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Apartment building collapses burying 49 workers

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rescuers toiled tirelessly through the night, battling against time and rubble, to free dozens of construction workers trapped under the...

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Nigeria’s political legacy

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In Nigeria's complex political landscape, each administration leaves behind a distinctive imprint, often defined by landmark achievements and missed opportunities....

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Salary increase sparks mixed reactions

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ During the 2024 Workers' Day celebration at Pa Oruta Ngele Stadium in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru announced an...

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Navigating name mispronunciations

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In the colorful tapestry of human interaction, the challenge of correctly pronouncing and spelling names stands as a universal experience....

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Heavy rains lash Kenya, Tanzania

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The African nation-states of Kenya and Tanzania are reeling from incessant rain that has plunged East Africa into disarray. Tanzania and neighboring nations in East...

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Clean up ahead of 2024 World Earth Day

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Dozens of volunteers in Lagos joined forces ahead of the 2024 World Earth Day, rallying under the leadership of local...

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Is there hope for Chibok’s missing schoolgirls?

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In 2014, the world watched in horror as militants abducted 276 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok,...

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Nigeria urges restraint amid Iran-Israel tensions

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a call for restraint to both Iran and Israel in the wake of...

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Thirty years after Rwandan genocide

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ As Rwanda solemnly marks the 30th anniversary of the devastating genocide that claimed the lives of approximately 800,000 people, President...

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Cryptocurrency in Nigeria

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a significant legal development, one of the top executives from Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, appeared in an...

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Unveiling South Africa’s political turmoil

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa's parliament speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, resigned from her position and stepped down from the legislature amidst corruption allegations. This...

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Nigerian army frees 300 suspects

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Nigerian army has announced its intention to release over 300 individuals suspected of involvement with the Boko Haram insurgency....

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Empowering Zimbabwe’s San Community

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a groundbreaking initiative, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has embarked on a mission to provide educational opportunities...

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Abducted Nigerian students freed

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a remarkable turn of events, nearly 300 Nigerian schoolchildren have been freed from their captors after a harrowing ordeal...

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Travel Ban for Government Officials

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has announced a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from publicly funded overseas travel,...

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Home Searched in Bribery Probe

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ A special investigations unit in South Africa conducted a search and seizure operation at the residence of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the...

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Fuelling Election Tensions

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has taken legal action against the independent electoral body and a new political...

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Potential for AfCFTA boost

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Trade between Rwanda and Zimbabwe has surged by 50% over the past three years, owing to concerted business engagement efforts,...

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From Exile to Home

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a recent gathering at the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) headquarters in Rusororo, a poignant reflection on Rwanda's journey from...

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Debate on asylum seekers

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The United Kingdom's contentious proposal to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has left a significant mark on those already in...

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Tobacco’s survival struggle

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Zimbabwe, Africa's leading tobacco producer, inaugurated its annual tobacco-selling season amid projections of reduced harvests and quality attributed to a...

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Embrace kindness during Ramadan

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Tinubu has called upon Nigerians to demonstrate kindness and unity as a form of sacrifice, despite the pressing...

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Setting the records straight!

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Presidency has responded to the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi regarding the 2024 budget, denouncing them as false...

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Major shakeup in Kenyan Military

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The military has undergone significant changes in its top command, including the retirement of Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lt...

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Open drug marketers to relocate

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern call to open drug marketers,...

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Understanding LGBTQ+ ban ramifications

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Ghana's parliament has recently passed a highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill following nearly three years of intense deliberations. Under this new legislation,...

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Zimbabwe Entangled in Global Critical Mineral Battle

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has brought to light what he perceives as a sophisticated war propaganda campaign orchestrated by American...

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Yahaya Bello: Did politics override sound leadership?

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ It is now imperative for the global community to conduct a thorough and impartial assessment of the tenure of Alhaji...

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Healthcare workers flock Pretoria streets

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Hundreds of impassioned healthcare professionals took to the streets of Pretoria, converging on the Union Buildings in a unified call...

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Kenyato detect TB with the support of AI

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ At the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), significant progress is being made in the development of a mobile phone application...

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ECOWAS lowers Niger’s coup sanctions as part of a renewed effort for talks.

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, has made the decision to lift travel, commercial, and economic sanctions imposed on Niger following...

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Nigerian Military Is Content, Sees Improvements Under Democracy

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Nigerian military, under the leadership of Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa, recently reaffirmed its unwavering support for...

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Abiodun: The Dollar Will Collapse Soon

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Governor Dapo Abiodun's declaration regarding the anticipated crash of the dollar against the naira in less than a month has...

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Naira to be stabilized

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Tinubu's announcement of efforts to raise $10 billion to enhance foreign exchange liquidity, stabilize the naira, and spur...

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BRAKING NEWS: SA Announces the date of the national elections in 2024

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of May 29, 2024, as the date for South Africa’s seventh national elections marks a significant...

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Congo: Rwanda rejects US appeal on withdrawing troops

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rwandan authorities have rebuffed calls from the United States to withdraw troops and missile systems from eastern Congo, asserting that...

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Raila Odinga declares his candidacy to lead the AU commission

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Renowned Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has formally declared his candidacy for the Chairperson position of the African Union Commission...

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African leaders denounce Israel’s Gaza offensive

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Leaders attending an African Union summit in Addis Ababa over the weekend strongly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza and...

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SA gears for ANC’s fall in Election 2024

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Thousands of South Africans congregated in the capital on Saturday to demonstrate their support for the country's largest opposition party...

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Zimbabwe declares to cut LGBTQ scholarships

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Zimbabwe's vice president has announced the government's intention to block a university scholarship program aimed at young LGBTQ individuals, a...

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Nigeria soars with 29.9% inflation

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _Nigeria's annual inflation rate surged to 29.90% in January from 28.92% in December 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics...

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Kenya – Haiti to deploy New Police Force

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _Haiti's government has revealed its ongoing efforts to formalize an agreement with Kenyan officials for the deployment of a much-anticipated police...

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US-SA relations are to be closely examined.

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _The U.S. State Department describes its relationship with South Africa as "strong," but there are calls from U.S. congressmen John James...

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Kenya: Black rhinos begin their trek to a new habitat

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _After an unsuccessful attempt in 2018, Kenya has triumphantly relocated 21 black rhinos, thanks to the dedicated efforts of highly skilled...

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Nigeria and the UK strike a new trade deal

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Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria and the UK inked a new trade agreement dubbed the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), On Tuesday. The...

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