History of the Fulani, one of the largest pastoral populations in Africa, unraveled in study
Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...
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Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate river blindness
Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).
2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya
Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert in the ...
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Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
The country’s elimination marks a milestone in Africa’s fight to control and end the disease, the second-leading infectious ...
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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Human Trafficking - 21 Children Rescued in Niger State
The Niger State Government has rescued 21 underage boys from an alleged human trafficking syndicate in Magama Local Government Area, officials said on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, who ...
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Children trafficked to Niger Republic, Sudan, Chad rescued in Niger
Niger State Government on Wednesday announced the rescue of 21 children who were being trafficked through the state to Niger Republic, Sudan, and Chad.Investigations revealed that the children, all ...
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Anthropic CEO Says AI Could Surpass Human Intelligence by 2027
Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei said that his AI startup is racing to secure the computing power needed to meet demand for its generative AI chatbot Claude. “The surge in demand ...
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WHO Recognises Niger As The First African Country To Eliminate Infectious Parasitic Disease Onchocerciasis
I congratulate Niger for its commitment to liberating its population from this blinding, stigmatising illness that causes so much human suffering among the poorest. This success is yet another ...
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NIS rescues 21 minors from traffickers en route Niger Republic
Jega stated, “We suspect possible human trafficking due to the absence ... Magama Local Government Area, Niger State, was also apprehended.” ...
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Immigration Service intercepts 21 minors being trafficked to Niger Republic
Suspected victims of human trafficking ... near the border with Niger Republic. The NIS in a statement explained that the bus was carrying 21 minors from Labule and Ibeto towns in Magama Local ...
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Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
I congratulate Niger for its commitment to liberating its population from this blinding, stigmatizing illness that causes so much human suffering among the poorest. This success is yet another ...