Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria
The two separate assaults overnight on Thursday are believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants.Sourced from Africanews
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Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The PABS system is a core element of the agreement adopted by the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2025. During the session held on…
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C.R.E.A.M Platform affirms impact as Sterling Bank strengthens support for Nigeria’s creative economy
… longterm financial infrastructure for Nigeria’s creative economy—linking … to fans, founded by Nigerian music icon and entrepreneur Dapo “ … Co-Creating Financial Solutions for Nigeria’s Tourism, Arts and … with the recognition of Nigerian entertainer and one of … Sourced From Nigerian Music
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Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. UN Africa News
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Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. UN Africa News
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Burkina Faso military government dissolves 100 political parties
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolved all political parties on Thursday, whose activities had been suspended since the military rulers seized power in 2022.Sourced from Africanews
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World News in Brief: Syria ceasefire welcomed, ‘Olympic truce’, Ukraine’s freezing children
The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian Government and the mainly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), urging all parties to seize the moment to protect civilians and prevent further violations in the country’s northeast. Source UN News
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UN watchdog warns Ukraine war remains world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety
The war in Ukraine remains the world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety as a fifth year of combat looms, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned on Friday, citing continued risks to power supplies at nuclear sites vulnerable to fighting nearby. Source UN News
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Iran steps up diplomacy as threat of US attack grows
Iran is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions with the United States but that there are no concrete plans for talks with Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said FridaySourced from Africanews
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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by escalation of violence in South Sudan
The world’s youngest country, South Sudan, is facing continued instability and violence as military escalation looms, following reports earlier this week that a senior army commander had called on troops to inflict indiscriminate violence against civilians in Jonglei state. UN Africa News
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