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27 years from now, almost a quarter of the global population will be obese.

World faces ‘staggering’ obesity challenge: study

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Heavylifting coach Jean Paul Nsengiyumva is among asylum seekers in Australia. File photo.

Over 200 African athletes want asylum in Australia post-Commonwealth Games

Friday, May 25, 2018

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Net photo.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses the mispronunciation of African names to teach a lesson on the importance of intent

Friday, May 25, 2018

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DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

Friday, May 25, 2018

In March 2017, pirates successfully hijacked a commercial ship for the first time since 2012. Net photo.

Piracy made a strong comeback in Somalia in 2017

Friday, May 25, 2018

AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina (left) thanked the Government of Korea for its support to the African continent during a signing ceremony, which took place on May 22, during the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) meeting at the African Development Banku2019s Annual Meetings in Busan. Net.

Korea announces $5b package for Africa at AfDB meeting

Friday, May 25, 2018

Actor, Morgan Freeman. Net

Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour by eight women

Thursday, May 24, 2018

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The psychology of social media: How our online lives are harming real-life happiness

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The African Development Bank and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, said the collaboration will give opportunities to leverage resources to develop and strengthen advanced science, as well as the knowledge required to drive the modern economy in Africa. / Internet photo

AfDB and AIMs to partner in scaling investments in technology

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Diamond Platnumz has hinted that he is planning to exit the music industry. / Courtesy

Diamond reveals plans to quit music

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A man evacuates property from a flooded house. Net photo.

Somalia’s ‘strongest cyclone on record’ has left dozens dead and thousands displaced

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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Important life lessons for children

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

World Health Organization medical supplies to combat the Ebola virus are seen packed in crates at the airport in Mbandaka in DRC. Net photo

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign to stop new outbreak

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd. designed CJ-1000AX for China's homemade large C919 passenger jet. Net photo

China’s self-developed plane engine completes test run

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

People evacuate their homes through waist-deep flood water in Mogadishu. Net photo

Over 30 killed as cyclone hits Horn of Africa

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Miners leaving a tunnel in Rulindo District

African governments demand more from mining

Monday, May 21, 2018

The African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) summit held in Kigali in March 2018 was supposed to be the culmination of former Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumahu2019s dream of a truly united Africa. File.

Architect of CFTA: No way Nigeria will abandon trade pact

Monday, May 21, 2018

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The beginner’s guide to exercise

Sunday, May 20, 2018