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Egypt Declared Malaria-Free After 100-Year Effort

Egypt has been officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the end of nearly a century-long battle to eradicate the deadly mosquito-borne disease. The WHO hailed this achievement as “truly historic,” noting that malaria, once prevalent throughout Egyptian civilization, has now become a thing of the past. …

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Tragic Petrol Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Claims 147 Lives

A devastating petrol tanker explosion occurred early on October 16, 2024, in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State, resulting in the deaths of at least 147 individuals, with many others hospitalized. The local chairman, Shuaibu Hambali, reported that around 72 people sustained injuries during the incident. The explosion …

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Sahara Desert Flooded for the First Time in Decades: A Rare Phenomenon

Striking images have emerged from the Sahara Desert, showcasing large lakes that have formed amid the sand dunes after an unprecedented flood hit one of the driest regions in the world. While the Sahara experiences minimal rain each year, a rare downpour in southeast Morocco in September transformed the landscape. …

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Explosion in Kasoa Kills 15 People, Injures 35

At least 15 people have been killed and over 35 others injured in a devastating explosion on the Kasoa-Winneba road this afternoon. The tragic incident occurred during a rock blasting operation by construction workers involved in the ongoing Winneba road project. Eyewitnesses reported that debris from the explosion caused severe …

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Meet Juventus Duorinaah, the First Ghanaian Deaf Lawyer

Mr. Juventus Duorinaah hails from Wa in the Upper West Region. He had his basic education in Wa school for the deaf. In 2007, Mr. Juventus Duorinaah completed his education at the Senior High Technical School for the Deaf (SHTSD). He then pursued a degree in sociology and political science …

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6 Reported Dead After a Sprinter Runs into a VIP Bus on the Accra-Kumasi Highway

A tragic accident at Atwedie near Juaso on the Accra-Kumasi highway claimed the lives of six people on Friday, October 11, 2024. The collision involved a sprinter bus, traveling from Togo to Kumasi, and a VIP bus heading from Tamale to Accra. The sprinter bus, with registration number AS 6313-16, …

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GFA President Kurt Okraku Issues Strong Warning to Black Stars Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has delivered a stern message to Black Stars players following their lackluster start in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The national team has struggled with a 1-0 defeat to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger in Kumasi. During a …

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South African Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Massacre of 18 Relatives

South African police have arrested three individuals in connection with the brutal killing of 18 family members, mostly women, who were gunned down at a rural homestead in the Eastern Cape province on September 28, 2024. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the arrests during a memorial held near the scene …

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Man Arrested for Stabbing Newlywed Wife to Death, Burning Corpse

Lagos state police have arrested 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi for allegedly killing his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, following a heated altercation at their home. According to Lagos State Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Olaniyi reportedly stabbed his 25-year-old wife multiple times before locking her in the room and setting it on fire. …

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78 Lives Lost in Another Boat Tragedy on Lake Kivu, DR Congo

At least 78 people have tragically died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred meters from its destination. The boat was traveling from Minova in South Kivu and sank as it approached Goma’s shore on Thursday morning. The vessel, …

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