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US says its completed its military withdrawal from Niger/in /by
Prior to last year's coup, Niger had been a key partner in the US' battle against Islamist insurgents operating in the region.
Dangote refinery begins gasoline sales to Nigeria’s domestic market/in /by
NPC has relied heavily on imports for domestic gasoline supply but hopes Dangote's operations will reduce this dependence. While the refinery aims to meet domestic demand, it is still ramping up production, supplying 16mn litres over the weekend, far below its full capacity of 57mn l/d.
Nigeria to launch code of standards to fight micronutrient deficiencies/in /by
Authorities have launched a code of standards for adding four micronutrients - iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 - to bouillon or stock cubes at levels advised by experts in order to achieve large-scale food fortification to combat malnutrition.
Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art and prayers/in /by
Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls.
UN says escalating violence in Sudan is of ‘deep concern’/in /by
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan is calling on all parties to the conflict to refrain from targeting El-Fasher and to protect civilians.
A military training camp in Mali’s capital has been attacked, the army says/in /by
Col. Marima Sagara, deputy director of the army’s communications service, said it received reports of an attack on the gendarme training school in Bamako but had no further information. An Associated Press reporter heard two explosions and saw smoke rise in the distance. The training school is locat
Sahel Alliance to unveil biometric passports/in /by
The cost of the new passport remains unknown. It is unclear if the list of countries within which Malians, Burkinabés and Nigerians are allowed to enter visa free will be impacted by the move.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment/in /by
Combs was arrested in a Manhattan hotel lobby, according to a person familiar with the arrest who spoke with the press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Morocco increases border security with Spanish exclave of Ceuta/in /by
Groups of people, who had heeded the calls on social media to breach the border fence and reach Spain, dispersed.
Global competitors race in British Speedgolf championships/in /by
The 2024 British Speedgolf Championships took place at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, combining golf and running in a fast-paced competition.