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South African Opposition Leader Convicted for Illegal Firearm Use

On October 1, 2025, a South African court convicted Julius Malema, leader of the Economic ...

  • 1 October 2025
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Madagascar Protests Escalate Amid Power, Water Crises

Protests erupted in Madagascar on September 25, 2025, following President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dismiss ...

  • 1 October 2025
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Philippines Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Alert

On October 1, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo City in ...

  • 1 October 2025
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New Party Dominates Gabon’s Legislative Vote

The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), founded by President Brice Oligui Nguema, secured 55 of ...

  • 1 October 2025
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Tinubu Celebrates Nigeria’s Progress on 65th Independence Day

On October 1, 2025, President Bola Tinubu delivered a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th ...

  • 1 October 2025
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Pharmacists Demand Drug System Overhaul

On September 30, 2025, pharmacists in Lagos demanded urgent reforms to Nigeria’s chaotic drug distribution ...

  • 30 September 2025
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NANTA Airlines

NANTA Slams Airlines for Rejecting Naira in Ticket Sales

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has criticized three foreign airlines for insisting ...

  • 30 September 2025
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Nigeria Loses Doctors to Global Recruiters, NMA Warns

Professor Bala Audu, President of the Nigerian Medical Association, warned on September 30, 2025, that ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • Health
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Moroccan Police Halt Youth Protests for Third Day

On September 29, 2025, heavy police presence stopped youth protests in Moroccan cities like Rabat, ...

  • 30 September 2025
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Barcelona Reaffirms Commitment to Goalkeeper Ter Stegen

FC Barcelona has dismissed speculation about parting with goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen in the January ...

  • 30 September 2025
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