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LRA commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was handed a 40-year sentence for war crimes on Friday.

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Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

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In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigerian government has partned with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance healthcare access using advanced drone delivery systems.

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King Charles III addressed a summit of Commonwealth nations in Samoa, stating that the past is unchangeable while subtly recognizing the demands from some former colonies for accountability regarding Britain's involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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One of Africa’s biggest fashion events, the Lagos Fashion Week runs at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, until Sunday 27 October.

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Outrage erupts after Somalia’s family minister shares images on X of male delegates at a UN women's event.

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The jail sentence of Thomas Kwoyelo — a child soldier turned rebel commander — applies to the most serious crimes he faced, including multiple counts of murder, rape, pillaging, and enslavement.

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The Paris Administrative Court on Thursday began tackling a request from several genocide survivor associations to examine the role played by the French state.

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Victor Boniface and Mohamed Salah are among the footballers omitted from the African player of the year shortlist, sparking debate online.

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[Nyasa Times] In a fiery press release issued by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the party has called out Kenneth Msonda over shocking comments made during an MCP rally at Mgona ground in Lilongwe. The DPP is now demanding a public apology, labeling Msonda's remarks as not only false but maliciously intended to undermine the party's integrity.

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[DA] I am deeply appalled by the senseless killings that have gripped our communities in Athlone, Bishop Lavis, and Mamre over the last two days, leaving seventeen people dead in a disturbing wave of violence.

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[Premium Times] The report also indicates that less than 15 per cent of households use the prepaid billing system.

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[Premium Times] The minister also stated that climate change has contributed to the growing burden of certain respiratory illnesses, such as cardiovascular conditions.

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[Premium Times] The weak growth in after-tax profit came as finance costs more than doubled to N451.2 billion driven by dramatic increases in interest expenses and net foreign exchange loss.

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[SANF] Statement by His Excellency Dr. Emmerson

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[Leadership] A Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the planned local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26, in contrast to a previous order of a Federal High Court sitting in Kano, which invalidated the composition of the electoral body.

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[New Times] The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and inter-school sports activities.

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[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Amnesty International has urged the federal government of Nigeria to ensure that Shell's planned sales of its operations in the Niger Delta region, does not worsen human rights abuses in the area.

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[This Day] Bauchi -- As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate this year's World Polio Day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern that despite the success recorded in the fight against polio, 2.3 million children in Nigeria ( 22,000 children in Bauchi State) have not received routine immunisation (zero dose).

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[Shabelle] Ankara, Turkey -- In a move to bolster its energy security and assert its maritime exploration capabilities, Türkiye's state-of-the-art seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, has embarked on a significant mission to explore the seabed off Somalia for potential oil and natural gas deposits.

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[Lesotho Times] LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress.