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Mali Strengthens Defence Capabilities With China Agreement On New Military Acquisition

Global UpfrontSep 5, 2024September 5, 20240

In a significant move to bolster its fight against terrorism, Mali has signed a landmark agreement with Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco for the acquisition of

Ugandan Marathon Runner Cheptegui Burnt After Being Doused With Petrol By Boyfriend

Global UpfrontSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is nursing burn wounds after allegedly being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend. Cheptegei, who competed in

Africa’s Unequal Relationship With China: China Reaps Most Of The Benefits Of Its Relationship With Africa; What’s Behind The Imbalance

Global UpfrontSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

By Bhaso Ndzendze The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a

South Africa, Stop This Hatred

Global UpfrontSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Tuesday September 3, 2024 Chidimma Adesthina, a South African of Nigerian descent, was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa

View From Abroad – Chidimma Adetshina: Miss South Africa Finalist Wins Miss Nigeria After Citizenship Row

Global UpfrontSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after a contentious attempt to compete in Miss South Africa last month. Adetshina, 23, was born to

Sudan Is The World’s Worst Modern War – What Has Happened And What It’ll Take To Rebuild

Global UpfrontSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Sudan’s war has been raging since April 2023. The country was on a bumpy road to democracy after mass uprisings in 2019 ousted long-time dictator

Chidinma Adetshina, Rejected By South Africa, Triumphs As Miss Universe Nigeria, Says I Got A Second Chance To Achieve My Goal

Global UpfrontSep 1, 2024September 1, 20240

Chidimma Adetshina, winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant, said being invited to take part in the competition was a second chance to achieve one

UN’s World Food Programme Welcomes ECOWAS’ $1million Contribution To Support The Needy in Northwest Nigeria

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US$ 1 million contribution by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to provide

View From Abroad: Nigeria Deports UMC Bishop Involved in Denominational Leadership Change

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Nigeria has deported a United Methodist Church bishop trying to oversee a transition in local leadership, purportedly because of an issue surrounding his visa status.

Nigeria Immigration Deports Zimbabwean Bishop Over Visa Violation

Global UpfrontAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

After several diplomatic brickbats, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced the repatriation of Zimbabwean Bishop Eben Nhiwatawi on August 24, 2024, for violating Nigerian immigration