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South Sudan Government Dissolved Ahead Of December Vote

South Sudan Government Dissolved Ahead Of December Vote

South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of the country’s first elections, a move analysts said gave him unbridled power. The world’s youngest nation achieved independence in 2011 but soon after plunged into a five-year civil war and figures among the poorest and most corrupt countries. All vice-presidents,...

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Fans ‘Set The Standards’ At Rocking Emirates – Arteta

Fans ‘Set The Standards’ At Rocking Emirates – Arteta

Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal fans “set the standards” after the Gunners reached the Champions League final with a 2-1 aggregate win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Arsenal won the second leg at the Emirates 1-0, courtesy of a first-half goal from Bukayo Saka. The Gunners, who have never been European champions, will face Paris...

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China Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills 26, Injures 61

China Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills 26, Injures 61

The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China rose to 26, with 61 more injured. state broadcaster CCTV reports the explosion occurred at the Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, Hunan province. Following the blast, all fireworks makers in Hunan’s provincial capital Changsha, which administers Liuyang,...

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Nigeria’s Trendy Handwoven Fabric Makers Push Back Against Automation

Nigeria’s Trendy Handwoven Fabric Makers Push Back Against Automation

In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners beneath trees, narrow alleys and makeshift sheds hum with life. These humble spaces double as workshops for *aso-oke*, a richly textured handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba people. Demand for the fabric has surged both locally and internationally, driven by the diaspora and the global...

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Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus

Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus

Thousands of fishermen gathered at the Matan Fada River in northwestern Nigeria as the renowned Argungu International Fishing Festival made a vibrant return after a six-year hiatus caused by insecurity in Kebbi State. Participants plunged into the river with nets and gourds, competing for honours in a spectacle that blends sport, culture and tradition. The...

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