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27 years from now, almost a quarter of the global population will be obese.
International
World faces ‘staggering’ obesity challenge: study
Heavylifting coach Jean Paul Nsengiyumva is among asylum seekers in Australia. File photo.
Other Sports
Over 200 African athletes want asylum in Australia post-Commonwealth Games
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Net photo.
Africa
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses the mispronunciation of African names to teach a lesson on the importance of intent
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Africa
DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people
In March 2017, pirates successfully hijacked a commercial ship for the first time since 2012. Net photo.
Africa
Piracy made a strong comeback in Somalia in 2017
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.
Business
Korea announces $5b package for Africa at AfDB meeting
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Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour by eight women
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Society
The psychology of social media: How our online lives are harming real-life happiness
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
Business
AfDB and AIMs to partner in scaling investments in technology
Diamond Platnumz has hinted that he is planning to exit the music industry. / Courtesy
Diamond reveals plans to quit music
A man evacuates property from a flooded house. Net photo.
Africa
Somalia’s ‘strongest cyclone on record’ has left dozens dead and thousands displaced
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Important life lessons for children
World Health Organization medical supplies to combat the Ebola virus are seen packed in crates at the airport in Mbandaka in DRC. Net photo
Africa
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign to stop new outbreak
AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd. designed CJ-1000AX for China's homemade large C919 passenger jet. Net photo
International
China’s self-developed plane engine completes test run
People evacuate their homes through waist-deep flood water in Mogadishu. Net photo
Africa
Over 30 killed as cyclone hits Horn of Africa
Miners leaving a tunnel in Rulindo District
Business
African governments demand more from mining
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.
Business
Architect of CFTA: No way Nigeria will abandon trade pact
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