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Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test for Emergency Use

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease. The Alinity m MPXV assay is a real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test that enables detection of […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: BBNaija S9 – Wanni Is Last Woman Standing

[ad_1] Wanni Danbaki ended her BBNaija journey as the last woman standing, earning the spot after amassing 32.48 per cent of the total votes. It's officially the end of the BBNaija No Loose Guard season, and Wanni Danbaki ends her journey on BBNaija as the last woman standing, earning the […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Kenya: Visa Removal for Kenyans Boosts South African Tourism Industry

[ad_1] Nairobi — The recent removal of visa restrictions between Kenya and South Africa has been celebrated by South African businesses as a significant boost for the tourism industry. This sentiment was prominently voiced during the three-day Magical Kenya Travel Expo, which concluded on Friday. South African representatives expressed optimism […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Kellyrae Wins BBNaija Season 9

[ad_1] He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show. Kellyrae has won the BBNaija "No Loose Guard edition. He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show, He beat Wanni, Victoria, Sooj, Ozee, Onyeka, Nelly, and Anita […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Somalia Ramps Up Security Operations in Tourist-Hub Jasira Amidst Al-Shabaab Threats

[ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside the capital, Mogadishu. The maneuver, aimed at preempting insurgent activities, particularly by al-Shabaab militants, involved sweeping checks along the strategic […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Nigeria: Ex-British Fencer Akinyosoye Switches Allegiance to Nigeria

[ad_1] Former British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has recently pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Akinyosoye, who has been a prominent figure in British junior fencing in the past six years, made this decision as fencing gains momentum in Nigeria. In an acceptance letter dated […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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South Africa: Former SA Boxer Is Training Soweto’s Future Stars

[ad_1] Steven Msimanga trains 25 youths in his backyard in Orlando East Former South African boxer Steven Msimanga has high hopes for the 25 youngsters he trains daily in his backyard in Orlando East, Soweto. The youngest is eight, the eldest 23. The young amateurs are happy to be off […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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