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How do voters in Suffolk view Brexit five years on? https://t.co/PVe54dA1TKT.COHow do voters in Suffolk view Brexit five years on?Five years on from the deal to leave the EU, Suffolk residents express their views on the change.0 Comments 0 Shares 920 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!
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https://t.co/JttgI51KqQT.COChlamydia could kill off koalas. Can a vaccine save them in time?Koalas are barrelling towards extinction but vaccine efforts to save them are running out of time and cash.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing Swapo party, has been elected Namibia's first female president after a disputed election.
The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast. Her closest rival Panduleni Itula got 26%.
https://t.co/LPYsGu4q5yNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing Swapo party, has been elected Namibia's first female president after a disputed election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast. Her closest rival Panduleni Itula got 26%. https://t.co/LPYsGu4q5yT.CONamibia election: Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah elected first female presidentNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins with 57% of the vote but her rival said there was electoral malpractice. -
Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez.
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Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez. https://bbc.in/3OvbiLv -
Eritrean residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life.
https://t.co/7BN28f50utEritrean residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life. https://t.co/7BN28f50utT.COEritrean refugees describe police crackdown in Ethiopian capital Addis AbabaHundreds have reportedly detained in recent weeks as relations between the two countries worsen. -
Sudan's 'invisible crisis': Mahmoud, a spirited teenager was orphaned and displaced twice by war. He is one of nearly five million Sudanese children enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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https://t.co/H1U9rrJhVCSudan's 'invisible crisis': Mahmoud, a spirited teenager was orphaned and displaced twice by war. He is one of nearly five million Sudanese children enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Read more https://t.co/H1U9rrJhVCT.COSudan civil war: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the runThe BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan. -
Russia's Africa propaganda warrior Maxim Shugalei has played a significant role in the expansion of their influence in parts of Africa.
Earlier this month, he was freed from detention and sent home from Chad, after his arrest on unexplained charges.
https://t.co/gomqxwciVDRussia's Africa propaganda warrior Maxim Shugalei has played a significant role in the expansion of their influence in parts of Africa. Earlier this month, he was freed from detention and sent home from Chad, after his arrest on unexplained charges. https://t.co/gomqxwciVDT.COMaxim Shugalei: Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home from ChadA shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa. -
Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, was the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City early this Sunday, but the crown was won by Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, was the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City early this Sunday, but the crown was won by Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.0 Comments 0 Shares 81K Views
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Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week as new questions emerge about her eligibility to compete in the women’s event at Paris 2024.
https://t.co/7HzobJkD7HOlympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week as new questions emerge about her eligibility to compete in the women’s event at Paris 2024. https://t.co/7HzobJkD7HT.COImane Khelif to take legal action after fresh gender eligibility claimsImane Khelif, 25, won gold in the women's welterweight category at the Paris Games. -
Trade, aid, security... What does Trump's win mean for Africa?
During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, after he cut some funding, curbed immigration and reportedly referred to some of its nations as "sh*thole countries".
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Trade, aid, security... What does Trump's win mean for Africa? During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, after he cut some funding, curbed immigration and reportedly referred to some of its nations as "sh*thole countries". https://t.co/8XvdWycrLwT.CODonald Trump and Africa: What does his win mean?During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, so what will happen under Trump 2.0? -
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
https://t.co/njRKLXdQEk'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster https://t.co/njRKLXdQEkT.COGalamsey: Ghana's illegal gold mining industry causes environmental destructionRivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners. -
Former Liverpool boss Klopp takes Red Bull role https://t.co/0sJXCJ6WLiT.COJurgen Klopp: Former Liverpool boss appointed global head of soccer at Red BullFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull.
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A revolutionary social Media Networking Platform Giant. That aims to replica WeChat in Africa.
https://www.megaSocial.netA revolutionary social Media Networking Platform Giant. That aims to replica WeChat in Africa. https://www.megaSocial.netMEGASOCIAL.NETWelcome to MegaSocial#It's happening now..! -
South African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say.
https://t.co/BJYaUsN9fqSouth African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say. https://t.co/BJYaUsN9fqT.COLusikisiki Massacre: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says three suspects arrestedPolice say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon. -
In 1989, South Africa became the first, and only country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons.
André Buys was plant manager and systems engineer at the secret facility and was involved in making the weapons.
He recalls working at Kentron Circle
https://t.co/LE9n6RWaV7In 1989, South Africa became the first, and only country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons. André Buys was plant manager and systems engineer at the secret facility and was involved in making the weapons. He recalls working at Kentron Circle ⤵️ https://t.co/LE9n6RWaV7T.COWitness History - South Africa’s nuclear weapons - BBC SoundsIn 1989, South Africa became the first country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons -
Dozens of people are feared dead after a boat ferrying more than 300 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria.
Around 60 dead bodies have been recovered, according to a local council chairman, and 150 people had been rescued alive so far.
https://t.co/8qXCTxOFpPDozens of people are feared dead after a boat ferrying more than 300 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria. Around 60 dead bodies have been recovered, according to a local council chairman, and 150 people had been rescued alive so far. https://t.co/8qXCTxOFpPT.CONiger State boat capsize: Dozens of Nigerians feared dead travelling to celebrate MawlidMost of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid. -
“I'm a British Nigerian and seeing black players and African players represented in British football is important to me”
How Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with Black culture and identity, going far beyond sport.
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“I'm a British Nigerian and seeing black players and African players represented in British football is important to me” How Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with Black culture and identity, going far beyond sport. https://t.co/epZn79jd3eT.COHow Arsenal became synonymous with black identity and culturePremier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with black culture and identity which goes far beyond sport. -
Gavi's CEO Sania Nishtar says, the current outbreak of Mpox could be under control by the end of this year. Immunisation campaigns are set to start on the 2nd of October in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus has killed over 700 people out of 20,000 reported cases.
Gavi's CEO Sania Nishtar says, the current outbreak of Mpox could be under control by the end of this year. Immunisation campaigns are set to start on the 2nd of October in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus has killed over 700 people out of 20,000 reported cases. -
Ballon d’Or: South Africa captain Ronwen Williams, nominated for the Lev Yashin award, hopes his recognition as one of the world's best goalkeepers will inspire his fellow South Africans to aim higher in football.Ballon d’Or: South Africa captain Ronwen Williams, nominated for the Lev Yashin award, hopes his recognition as one of the world's best goalkeepers will inspire his fellow South Africans to aim higher in football.
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"'Rape me, not my daughter."
Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict.
The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence.
https://t.co/28tiDF6aNb"'Rape me, not my daughter." Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict. The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence. https://t.co/28tiDF6aNbT.COSudan civil war: Women accuse RSF fighters of raping themThe BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF. -
According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery.
Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers.
One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica
https://t.co/A8belAwTJcAccording to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery. 🦍 Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica https://t.co/A8belAwTJcT.COSelf-medicating gorillas may hold clues to new drugsPlants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists. -
A military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is ruffling feathers in the fragile Horn of Africa, upsetting Ethiopia in particular - and there are worries the fallout could become more than a war of words.
https://t.co/uXTCLYAWsHA military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is ruffling feathers in the fragile Horn of Africa, upsetting Ethiopia in particular - and there are worries the fallout could become more than a war of words. https://t.co/uXTCLYAWsHT.COWhy Ethiopia is so alarmed by an Egypt-Somalia allianceTensions flair with the arrival of Egyptian planes in Mogadishu and the planned deployment of troops. -
Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries' social media rivalry reached an all-time high - or low - with people booking and then cancelling rides in the other nation as a prank.
https://t.co/uR2hG4eX4pOnline taxi firm Bolt has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries' social media rivalry reached an all-time high - or low - with people booking and then cancelling rides in the other nation as a prank. https://t.co/uR2hG4eX4pT.COBolt halts "inter-country" rides after Nigeria-South Africa rowPeople were booking and then cancelling rides in the other country as a prank. -
"I trekked the desert for a month. I was without water or food for a whole week"
It’s a migration story that’s little reported –but the number of people travelling through the Horn of Africa to the Arabian peninsula has risen up to 40% in the last year, according to the IOM."I trekked the desert for a month. I was without water or food for a whole week" It’s a migration story that’s little reported –but the number of people travelling through the Horn of Africa to the Arabian peninsula has risen up to 40% in the last year, according to the IOM. -
Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad.
https://bbc.in/4dMEY16🇬🇦 Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. https://bbc.in/4dMEY16 -
A book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa.
Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too.
✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQA book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa. Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too. 📚 ✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQ -
Weeks after the much anticipated deployment of Kenya's police to Haiti, many Haitians seem frustrated and disillusioned that the force has not moved more quickly and decisively against the country's violent gangs, their bosses and their known hideouts.
https://t.co/IS4Bn5rjIpWeeks after the much anticipated deployment of Kenya's police to Haiti, many Haitians seem frustrated and disillusioned that the force has not moved more quickly and decisively against the country's violent gangs, their bosses and their known hideouts. https://t.co/IS4Bn5rjIpT.COHaiti gang crisis: Kenyan police face taunts and scepticism as pressure mountsCritics say the gang-busting mission has not done enough to reassure them. -
Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tolaclinched the first Olympic gold for this country at #Paris2024, following an utterly dominant display at the men’s marathon.
He crossed the line in an Olympic record time of 2:06.26.🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola🏅clinched the first Olympic gold for this country at #Paris2024, following an utterly dominant display at the men’s marathon. He crossed the line in an Olympic record time of 2:06.26. -
Heavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock.
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.
Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8HHeavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock. Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8H -
Letsile, the legend!
Botswana's Tebogo is the first African to ever win gold in the men's Olympic 200 metres.
https://t.co/B8StAIPW2BLetsile, the legend! 🇧🇼 Botswana's Tebogo is the first African to ever win gold in the men's Olympic 200 metres.🏅 https://t.co/B8StAIPW2BT.COParis 2024 Olympics: Letsile Tebogo claims 200m gold as Noah Lyles takes bronzeBotswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views -
Multi-award-winning South African actress Connie Chiume has died.
She starred in the 2018 Black Panther film, as Zawavari – a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council, and also appeared in the 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
She was 72.Multi-award-winning South African actress Connie Chiume has died. She starred in the 2018 Black Panther film, as Zawavari – a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council, and also appeared in the 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She was 72.0 Comments 0 Shares 93K Views -
‘There’s no hope to stay here at all.’
Originally from Sudan, Mohammed Idris has made Belfast, in Northern Ireland, his home.
After his café was set on fire in the anti-immigrant violence that has hit the UK, it all changed for him.‘There’s no hope to stay here at all.’ Originally from Sudan, Mohammed Idris has made Belfast, in Northern Ireland, his home. After his café was set on fire in the anti-immigrant violence that has hit the UK, it all changed for him.0 Comments 0 Shares 100K Views 386 -
After years of frequent power cuts known as loadshedding, South Africa has just passed more than 100 days without interruptions to the electricity supply.
What has changed?
https://t.co/S13yWQzPX4After years of frequent power cuts known as loadshedding, South Africa has just passed more than 100 days without interruptions to the electricity supply. What has changed? https://t.co/S13yWQzPX4T.COSouth Africa load-shedding: How Eskom has kept the lights onAfter experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.0 Comments 0 Shares 93K Views -
Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games.
#Paris2024
https://bbc.in/3SDQhAK🎉 Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games. #Paris2024 https://bbc.in/3SDQhAKBBC.INParis 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour wins Olympic uneven bars finalAlgeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics after taking gold in the women's uneven bars. -
Mali says it is cutting diplomatic relations with Ukraine.
It accuses the country of helping to plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them against rebels near the Algerian border.
https://t.co/U3f7AF1SlEMali says it is cutting diplomatic relations with Ukraine. It accuses the country of helping to plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them against rebels near the Algerian border. https://t.co/U3f7AF1SlET.COMali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Wagner-attack claimsKyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.
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