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Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka.
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
Mogadishu — The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Ethiopia’s Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech
Addis Abeba — In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community.
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.
Sudan: Darfur Displaced Renew Call to the World to Save Them
Nyala / Beleil / Kutum — The displaced in Darfur camps again appealed to the international community to help them by sending urgent humanitarian aid, as security and health conditions are worsening and the number op people dying of hunger…
Liberia: Unqualified Agents or Getting Rid of ‘George Weah Children
Monrovia — Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest that these personnel are being let go due to their…
Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme.
Uganda: Don’t Raise Your Hopes Too High for Museveni Meeting, Kabuleta Tells Traders
In the midst of escalating tensions over the new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) taxation system, Joseph Kabuleta has cautioned traders not to get their hopes ahead of themselves when meeting President Museveni.
Sudan: El Burhan Fires Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Governors of Kassala and El Gedaref
Port Sudan — Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate Ali El Sadig, as well as the governors of…
Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for ‘Subversive Activities’
Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former…
Nigeria: Developing – Record-Chasing Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya Completes 24 Hours Undefeated
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, is making headlines as he continues the ambitious challenge to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon.
South Africa: Ndebele Artist Esther Mahlangu Honored with Math Doctorate
Renowned Ndebele artist Dr. Esther Mahlangu will receive an honorary doctorate in mathematics from the University of South Africa (Unisa) in recognition of her exceptional mathematical prowess and transcendent work in art, reports…
Kenya:- Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics’ Strike
Nairobi — President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units.
Liberia to Host Africa’s First-Ever Surf Tour
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed excitement over Liberia's rise to a place among the top 10 surfing destinations in the world and the choice to host the Africa Tour: Surf to Rise competition.
Kenya: African Climate Summit Propels Ruto to Time’s Top 100 Influential People
Kenyan President William Ruto has earned recognition as one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people, a testament to the country's achievement in hosting a successful Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last year.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel
The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in the country