tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85665560934695530342024-03-19T05:53:04.860-07:00Gabe's MusingsThoughts, things and experiences I find interesting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-78772233260592130632024-03-19T05:52:00.001-07:002024-03-19T05:52:32.473-07:00Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South SudanAuthorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-28898078603630338582024-03-19T03:52:00.001-07:002024-03-19T03:52:55.337-07:00The long-serving London nurse who ran for GhanaMeet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent almost 50 years working for the NHS.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-28437587241732312462024-03-18T10:52:00.001-07:002024-03-18T10:52:20.378-07:00'If I were president of Senegal'While Senegal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections one school in Dakar went ahead and held its very own elections.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-74653135604917255542024-03-18T07:52:00.001-07:002024-03-18T07:52:53.845-07:00Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South SudanAuthorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-73626736018250582852024-03-17T22:52:00.001-07:002024-03-17T22:52:35.220-07:00Africa Live: Tinubu orders manhunt for killers of soldiers in DeltaPresident Tinubu vows justice for 16 soldiers killed while on a peace mission in Delta state last week - and more<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-18049666379073024982024-03-17T17:52:00.001-07:002024-03-17T17:52:50.669-07:00The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked womenHow 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-7207564744553993472024-03-17T02:52:00.001-07:002024-03-17T02:52:11.807-07:00Niger's junta revokes military agreement with USIn a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-17376800973910364522024-03-16T13:52:00.001-07:002024-03-16T13:52:31.750-07:00Major fire destroys prestigious Egypt film setFlames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-23335335991280036682024-03-15T10:52:00.001-07:002024-03-15T10:52:33.632-07:00No amapiano from me, says Nigeria's SimiThe singer on life in the US with husband Adekunle Gold and what to expect from her newest album.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-68985277256254434402024-03-15T06:52:00.003-07:002024-03-15T06:52:36.979-07:00Kenyan job hunters rejected over pregnancy, HIV testsThe Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says the medical tests were necessary for the tax enforcement work.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-80590944046944223472024-03-15T06:52:00.001-07:002024-03-15T06:52:35.909-07:00Nigerian king and philosopher dies aged 81"Peaceful" and "listening" monarch Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun dies after two years on the throne.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-40580937988408703412024-03-15T00:52:00.001-07:002024-03-15T00:52:23.865-07:00Senegal opposition leaders freed ahead of delayed pollDespite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month's election.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-61492911875374896172024-03-14T05:52:00.001-07:002024-03-14T05:52:49.294-07:00'If I were president of Senegal'While Senegal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections one school in Dakar went ahead and held its very own elections.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-18873954268938526232024-03-14T02:52:00.001-07:002024-03-14T02:52:44.440-07:00Is hosting the African Games worth it for Ghana?Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a time of economic turmoil has brought scrutiny.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-52308705085519228862024-03-14T01:52:00.001-07:002024-03-14T01:52:24.148-07:00Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UKRose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-24746293169118667652024-03-13T21:52:00.001-07:002024-03-13T21:52:28.955-07:00Zuma - the political wildcard in South Africa's pollThe disgraced ex-president has ditched the ANC, spelling danger for the party that ended apartheid.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-69849696830449348932024-03-13T04:52:00.001-07:002024-03-13T04:52:23.321-07:00Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting MuslimsThe 11 violated the Ramadan fast in northern Kano state, where Sharia operates alongside secular law.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-26211958175001374392024-03-13T01:52:00.001-07:002024-03-13T01:52:36.177-07:00Ghana's opposition drone plan during poll sparks rowThe electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations in December.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-1805681142333075542024-03-13T00:52:00.001-07:002024-03-13T00:52:14.194-07:00Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South AfricaAn Egyptian suspect has been arrested as police try to determine a motive for the stabbings.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-45518152163805856242024-03-12T09:52:00.001-07:002024-03-12T09:52:49.769-07:00Cameroon embroiled in new age-cheating scandalA Cameroonian club defends Wilfried Nathan Doualla after the midfielder was accused of age cheating.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-35534539930523470132024-03-12T08:52:00.001-07:002024-03-12T08:52:33.645-07:00Tropical storm Filipo to bring more heavy rainAfter making landfall over Mozambique, Filipo looks set to bring more rain over the coming days. Sarah Keith-Lucas takes a closer look.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-45783653380961027992024-03-12T06:52:00.001-07:002024-03-12T06:52:46.073-07:00Burundian club out of BAL over Rwanda protestA Burundian club are withdrawn from a continental tournament after refusing to wear a jersey with the 'Visit Rwanda' logo on it.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-46231628244766866442024-03-11T17:52:00.001-07:002024-03-11T17:52:23.005-07:00Schoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gangMusa Garba was one of more than 280 abducted last week, but he managed slip away from his captors.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-3371173255471858262024-03-10T22:52:00.001-07:002024-03-10T22:52:19.072-07:00Africa Live: Criticism as Nigerian state names airport after TinubuThe Nigerian president is expected to commission the remodelled Minna airport on Monday - and more.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566556093469553034.post-34230466992534675702024-03-09T05:52:00.001-08:002024-03-09T05:52:44.564-08:00Nigeria pauses controversial expatriate taxThe levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.<br />
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