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The International Court of Justice (#ICJ) is set to announce its Order regarding South Africa's request for provisional measures against Israel on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. (The Hague). The announcement will be broadcast live on @UNWebTV. [Link: http://tinyurl.com/5n6m94px]
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Image Credit: Muhammad Mahdi Karim Cameroon has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by initiating the world's inaugural routine vaccine program against malaria. The move is part of a broader initiative involving 20 African countries, as outlined by the global vaccine alliance Gavi. The...
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Algerian influencer Sofia Benlemmane found herself at the center of a storm as she was arrested, deported, and handed a lifetime ban from the Ivory Coast. The arrest occurred following the dissemination of a video in which Benlemmane used derogatory language and made disparaging remarks about...
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In a fervent pursuit of the Guinness World Record for the longest-standing marathon by an individual, Ghanaian photographer and content creator Patrick Amenuvor embarked on a challenging endeavor that captivated the nation's attention. Inspired by recent feats of fellow Ghanaians in various...
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In Koboko, Northern Uganda, a woman ingeniously apprehended a robber using beehive handcuffs and personally escorted him to the police station. The unconventional approach showcases a remarkable blend of resourcefulness and courage
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In an astonishing and otherworldly tale from Cross Dete in Hwange District, Zimbabwe, a man has become the center of local news after developing unusually large breasts, attributing the growth to nightly milk-sucking encounters with a mysterious creature, believed to be a snake. Seeking help...
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Mama D, a Ugandan chef, has broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon, surpassing the previous record set by Irish chef Alan Fisher. Mama D accomplished this feat by cooking non-stop for an impressive 119 hours and 57 minutes on Thursday, 28 December 2023. Fisher's...
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A viral video capturing Ugandan COP28 delegates jet-skiing instead of attending the summit has stirred controversy on Twitter. African citizens express discontent, comparing their representatives to those in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Critics highlight the contrast in commitment, raising...
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Image Credit: NDTV A 70-year-old woman in Uganda, Safina Namukwaya, has given birth to twins through IVF treatment at a fertility centre in Kampala. The Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre (WHI&FC) celebrated the "extraordinary achievement," emphasizing the strength and...
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A daring liquor store heist took an unexpected turn when thieves were apprehended with $14K worth of stolen alcohol. The store owner, determined to mete out an unconventional form of justice, presented the culprits with a peculiar ultimatum: consume the entire haul in one go or face community...
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