WHO unveils traditional medicine global library
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. With…
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ECOWAS appoints Dangote as EBC pioneer chairman
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group of companies, as its pioneer Chairman of ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). Dr Omar…
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UN chief expresses concern over foiled coup in Benin Rep
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the attempt to unconstitutionally seize power in Benin.Republic. Guterres, in a statement, condemned any attempt to undermine democratic governance…
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Ex-senior official gets death penalty for taking bribes, abuse of power
Gou Zhongwen, a former senior official was on Monday handed the death penalty with a two-year reprieve for taking bribes and abuse of power. Gou was a member of the…
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ECOWAS troops deployed in Benin Rep after foiled coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday said it ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its standby force to Benin after authorities there thwarted a coup…
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UN hails DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal
……..inspite of ongoing hostilities in the east The United Nations has welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda as a “critical…
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UN chief condemns coup in Guinea-Bissau
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military in Guinea-Bissau. In a statement issued on Thursday by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the…
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AU, ECOWAS missions, forum condemn coup in Guinea-Bissau
The Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission, ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, and the West African Elders Forum have expressed concern over the announcement of a coup d’etat by…
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Guinea-Bissau President confirms his arrest, accuses Army Chief
The overthrown President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has confirmed his arrest. “I have indeed been overthrown. I can’t say too much, otherwise they’ll confiscate my phone. I’m currently at…
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UNICEF: 20% of world’s children trapped in extreme poverty
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 per cent children worldwide live-in extreme poverty, surviving on under $3 a day, UNICEF, in a report, on Thursday stated that nearly 90…
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