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September 10, 2024

NCDC confirms 55 mpox cases out of 935 suspected ones in 21 LGAs

NCDC said no death has been recorded from the disease so far this year.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
September 6, 2024

Sweden applies to be declared free of African swine fever

A formal application has now been submitted to the European Commission so that Sweden can be officially declared free of the disease at the end of September.

Pig
August 19, 2024

Mpox: Doctors warn Nigerians against consuming undercooked bush meat

The president of ARD-UITH, Yusuf Muhammed, told journalists on Monday in Ilorin that people should also avoid contact with dead animals as much as possible.

Monkeypox
July 19, 2024

Australian research discovers DNA structure’s role in forming memories

Australian researchers say that they have found a specific type of DNA structure that could be key in regulating how the brain forms memories.

Australian National University
June 25, 2024

U.S., UK, others concerned as police open fire on Kenyan protesters

Protesters eventually broke into Kenya’s Parliament on Tuesday, defying police clampdowns and attacks.

Protesting Kenyans
June 21, 2024

Prateek Suri: Generative AI and the Future of Africa: Challenges, potentials, and sovereignty

“To fully realise the potential of AI, African nations must mobilise their global diaspora talents and capital,” Mr Suri said.

Prateek Suri
May 29, 2024

Sweden pledges Ukraine largest military aid package

Sweden has promised Ukraine its largest military aid package to date, totalling 13.3 billion Swedish kronor (€1.26 billion).

Shipped Weapons for Ukraine
April 2, 2024

Japan to resume funding of Palestinian aid organisation

The Israeli allegations led a number of Western countries to suspend funding to UNRWA.

Japan flag
March 11, 2024

Sweden’s flag raised at NATO headquarters to mark membership

Russia warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO with ambiguous threats of retaliation; however, Mr Kristersson detailed no major concern.

Sweden’s flag raised at NATO (Credit: APNews)
March 7, 2024

Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd member

In its reaction, the U.S. White House said that having Sweden as a NATO ally “will make the United States and our allies even safer.”

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO flag