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West African countries on high alert over syrups linked to Gambia deaths

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– – Some West African countries are on high alert following deaths of at least 69 children in Gambia linked to four cough syrups. According to the WHO, the syrups have been “potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children”. The products were manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, which had failed to provide guarantees about… Read More
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Ethiopia: AU condemned over delayed Tigrayan peace talks

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– – Some political parties in the rebel-held Tigray region of Ethiopia have condemned the African Union mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in the region. Last weekend the African Union was expected to mediate talks in South Africa. This time, the AU special envoy and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, with the support of former Kenyan President Uhuru… Read More
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The Phenomenon of Live Casinos – Why Are They So Popular?

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The online casino industry is booming, with new casinos and games popping up all the time. One of the latest trends in the online casino world is live casinos, which allow players to experience the excitement of a real-life casino from the comfort of their own homes. So why are live casinos so popular? There are a few reasons. One… Read More
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Pitfalls in Online Gambling to Avoid

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– – Everyone makes mistakes—some more than others. While to err is to be human, even the most minor error or oversight can result in frayed nerves, more money, and a ruined day when gambling over the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, even seasoned bettors will slip on occasion. But the good news is that many others before you have already… Read More
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Ghana: Hundreds displaced by flood water

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– – Hundreds of people have been displaced in Ghana’s capital Accra after torrential rains continue to wreck havoc in parts of the country. The rains have increased the water level in the Weija Dam which is the main water treatment plant in the capital. The dam is currently at a level of 49.5 feet as against the maximum operating… Read More
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Gambia: WHO issues alert over  66 cough syrup related deaths 

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– – The World Health Organisation(WHO) has issued an alert over the use of some Indian manufactured cough syrup following the death of some 66 children in the Gambia. According to the WHO, the syrups have been “potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children”. The products were manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, which had… Read More
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Ghana to host inaugural Africa Bitcoin Conference

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– – Jack Dorsey, Chairman of Block and co-founder of Twitter will attend the first Africa Bitcoin Conference happening in Accra, Ghana on 5 – 7 December 2022, as a keynote speaker. Jack Dorsey who co-founded Twitter now heads Block, a conglomerate of fintech companies housing Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD. Block builds tools to make the economy more… Read More
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Child killed after ‘bullet-proof’ charm test fails

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A 12-year-old boy in Nigeria’s Kwara state has been killed by his brother while testing a newly bought “bullet-proof” charm on him. Police in the state told reporters the deceased and his brother believed they had “fortified themselves with the protective charm.” Abubakar Abubakar shot at his younger brother Yusuf, using their father’s rifle. He fled into the bushes and… Read More
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Morocco issues first cannabis production permits to farmers

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– – The Moroccan government has issued permits for 10 farmers to legally grow cannabis for industry and export. This is the first time the country is issuing out these permits after legalising the production of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes last year. Farmers in the northern regions of al-Hoceima, Chefchaouen and Taounate will now be allowed to produce… Read More
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Uganda: President’s son loses army post after Twitter spree

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– – The Ugandan president’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has lost his position as the commander of the country’s land forces after going on a twitter spree on Monday. On Monday, Gen Kainerugaba tweeted that it would take him and his army just two weeks to take over Kenya’s capital Nairobi. He then said on Tuesday morning that he had spoken… Read More
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