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Nigeria: 6 charged with treason over alleged coup plot

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Six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector have been charged by Nigerian authorities with terrorism and treason. The charges relate to an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, The Associated Press reported on Tuesday. A seventh suspect, former Bayelsa state Gov. Timpre Sylva, is accused of helping to conceal the plot and is still… Read More
Africa World 

Hollywoodbets Referral Code Explained for New Users

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To encourage new sign-ups, many betting sites implement a referral code system that rewards the sign-up and the existing user that referred them. This is also the case for the Hollywoodbets referral code. A good understanding of referral codes will allow you to maximize your betting bonuses and will aid you in making an informed decision about signing up to… Read More
Development Health Advice 

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization

Global Author
Key points Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded.  No approved vaccine or treatment exists.  Violent instability hampering disease surveillance and care.  Early detection remains critical to saving lives. “The outbreak has been reported in five provinces, but the province of Ituri remains the epicentre of the outbreak, accounting for more than 90 per cent of cases and also 80 per cent… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO

Global Author
In 2025, 90% of infants globally – or nearly 116 million – received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, and 85% – or 110 million – completed the full three-dose series, according to the annual WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) released today.   While both indicators rose by one percentage point from the… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed

Global Author
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course. Dementia is a condition caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function. More than 57 million people live with… Read More
Africa 

France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene Rwamucyo

Village Reporter,
France’s appeals court has upheld a 27-year prison sentence for former Rwandan doctor Eugène Rwamucyo, over his role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. A judicial source said the Paris court confirmed the sentence late Friday into Saturday. Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal… Read More
Africa 

Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion

Village Reporter,
Morocco is stepping up preparations for the 2030 World Cup by expanding its hotel capacity. For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister. Moroccan authorities are also hoping to build… Read More
Africa Senegal World 

The UN’s Next Secretary-General: The Strategic Case for a Consensus Candidate Like Macky Sall

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As António Guterres approaches the end of his second term in 2026, the question of succession is beginning to crystallize within diplomatic circles. Although the formal process remains unchanged, selection by the Security Council followed by appointment by the General Assembly, the underlying political dynamics appear to be shifting in subtle but consequential ways. Most notably, the informal norms that… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive

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South Africa’s online sports betting industry is entering a pivotal new phase. After years of rapid, mobile-driven growth, the sector is now facing increased regulatory scrutiny—most notably through the National Treasury’s proposed 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR).  The proposal, which closed for public comment in February 2026, is designed to both raise state revenue and address concerns around problem… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

African leaders push for global reforms to unlock affordable credit

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African leaders are calling for major reforms to the global financial system, saying current structures make it too difficult and expensive for their countries to access credit needed for development and large-scale investments. The push came during the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, where more than 30 African presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers met with French President… Read More
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