Category: International
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AFRICAN COUNTRIES LEAD GLOBAL SURGE IN BREAST CANCER CASES
A new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study published by The Lancet shows African nations are topping the world in rising breast cancer cases. Equatorial Guinea leads with a shocking 312% increase in new cases between 1990 and 2023, followed by Ethiopia (207%), Egypt (189%), DR Congo (160%), and Mauritania (141%). Nigeria is also heavily…
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ECOWAS AT A CROSSROADS: AfCFTA COULD MAKE OR BREAK WEST AFRICA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE
West Africa is standing at a historic economic tipping point. With a combined market of $3.4 trillion, ECOWAS has long aimed to become a fully integrated economic powerhouse—but ambition alone won’t cut it. The launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is being hailed as the biggest opportunity yet to turn decades of…
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U.S. CLARIFIES: IRAN STRIKES AIM AT NUKES, NOT REGIME CHANGE
The U.S. is making it clear: the focus of President Trump’s recent actions in Iran isn’t regime change—it’s stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that while a “friendly” government in Tehran would be welcome, the real goal is nuclear non-proliferation. “Whatever happens with the regime is incidental,”…
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SALAH SCORES, BUT LIVERPOOL STUMBLE AGAINST BOTTOM CLUB WOLVES
Mohamed Salah finally ended his 10-game Premier League goal drought — but it wasn’t enough to save Liverpool from a damaging 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. The loss is a serious blow to Liverpool’s Champions League hopes. The defending champions sit fifth with 48 points from 29 games, and could slip to sixth if…
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EVERTON END HOME DROUGHT, LEEDS SLIP CLOSER TO TROUBLE
Everton finally found their groove at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, snapping a seven-match home winless streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Burnley — and boosting their European qualification hopes in the process. First-half heroics from James Tarkowski and a cool second-half finish by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win, lifting David Moyes’ side to eighth…
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CHINA, NIGERIA BOOST WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP AT LANTERN FESTIVAL
China and Nigeria have renewed their commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment and cultural ties, marking the pledge during Lantern Festival celebrations and the China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival in Abuja. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Center, spotlighted women as drivers of national growth and cultural diplomacy. Cultural Counsellor Yang Jianxing described women…
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IRAN EMBASSY IN NIGERIA CONDEMNS ‘MILITARY STRIKES,’ CITES SOVEREIGNTY CONCERNS
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria has strongly condemned what it described as recent military attacks on Iranian territory, warning that the strikes raise serious legal and diplomatic concerns. In a statement, the embassy said the attacks occurred amid ongoing diplomatic engagements between Iran and the United States, questioning the commitment…
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UK HALTS VISAS FOR FOUR COUNTRIES IN ASYLUM CRACKDOWN
The UK government has slammed the brakes on certain visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, accusing some applicants of using legal routes as a backdoor to claim asylum. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the unprecedented move, suspending study visas for all four countries and work visas for Afghans. The Home Office says…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM AS IRAN-ISRAEL CONFLICT SPARKS CIVILIAN DEATHS, MASS DISPLACEMENT
The United Nations is raising urgent concerns over the growing humanitarian toll of the Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, warning that civilians are paying the highest price. UN human rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani described as “absolutely horrific” a reported strike on a primary school in Minab that allegedly killed and injured dozens…
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MERZ SEEKS CLARITY FROM TRUMP ON IRAN’S ‘DAY AFTER’ STRATEGY
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says major questions remain about what happens next in Iran following his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. After what he described as a “very open” discussion, Merz admitted he was left wondering about Washington’s long-term plan. “What is the strategy for the day after? Is there…
