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CAF Champions League: TP Mazembe “fully prepared to defend its chances” in semi-final game | Africanews
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NPFL announces four-week break for Rivers United to catch up: Rivers United’s continental adventure has seen a few games postponed because of logistical reasons
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NPFL announces four-week break for Rivers United to catch up
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Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the ...
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Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
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African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
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African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
  • German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

  • Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

  • Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

  • Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
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Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village | Africanews
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Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village | ...
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Chess champion Tunde Onakoya completes 60-hour chess marathon in world record attempt in Times Square
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
  • Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.

  • Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.

  • He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.

  • The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
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Kenya U-17 girls to begin preparations for World Cup quaifiers : The global tournament will be held in the Dominican Republic.
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Kenya U-17 girls to begin preparations for World Cup quaifiers
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Black Chicagoans feel left behind as millions marshaled for migrant crisis | Africanews
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How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes
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How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on ...
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
  • Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.

  • Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.

  • The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.

  • Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
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Niger: US withdraws troops, Russian military trainers arrive: After the military coup last year, the USA is withdrawing its troops from Niger ...
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Niger: US withdraws troops, Russian military trainers arrive
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Cape Town named Africa’s Best Airport 2024 | Africanews: While celebrating this regional success, Cape Town International Airport has experienced a slight drop ...
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Cape Town named Africa’s Best Airport 2024 | Africanews
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African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity: Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate ...
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African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity
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Cultural tips for Hamburg: ABBA party in the Barclays Arena: It all started 50 years ago at the Eurovision Song Contest with “Waterloo”: “ABBAmania - The Show” ...
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Cultural tips for Hamburg: ABBA party in the Barclays Arena
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30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered: Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply ...
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30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered
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Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge: At least 70 people have died from country-wide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said ...
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Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
  • The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.

  • This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.

  • According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.

  • Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
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Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration: The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia University Senate Pushes for Admin Investigation
  • The university senate voted on a resolution accusing the administration of breaching the rights of students and professors.

  • Based on a report by the senate executive committee, the administration was criticized for engaging in harmful actions.

  • Allegations included the hiring of aggressive private investigators who harassed students and intruded into student rooms.

  • The resolution passed with a 62-14 vote, falling short of a censure proposal against Dr. Shafik.
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Small earthquake reported off UAE east coast: National Centre of Meteorology says it was felt by residents
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Small earthquake reported off UAE east coast
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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains: Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security ...
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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains
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Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund: The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee ...
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Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
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“Multi-billion dollar flop”: USA has to evacuate military base in Niger in a chaotic manner. Troop withdrawal is a setback for the presence in West Africa - ...
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“Multi-billion dollar flop”: USA has to evacuate military base in Niger in ...
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El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa: El Nino's grip on East Africa has led to widespread flooding, submerging entire areas in Uganda ...
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El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa
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Eurofighters are deployed: Bundeswehr intercepts Russian military aircraft: A Russian reconnaissance plane is flying over the Baltic Sea and is intercepted by ...
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Eurofighters are deployed: Bundeswehr intercepts Russian military aircraft
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Elon Musk is once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg as fortunes reverse: Meta founder, earlier this month, overtook the Tesla CEO for the first time since 2020
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Elon Musk is once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg as fortunes reverse
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
  • Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

  • Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

  • Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

  • Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.