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The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
world

The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk

Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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May we live long to protect our children - Nigerian doctor writes after treating 12-year-old girl subjected to 'hellfire punishment' over alleged N500 theft
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May we live long to protect our children - Nigerian doctor writes after treating 12-year-old girl subjected to 'hellfire punishment' over alleged N500 theft

A Nigerian doctor, Tortiv Samuel Msen, has recalled treating a 12-old-old girl who was subjected to what he described as "

Aug 11, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

UK court jails Congolese man for life over k!lling of Nigerian roommate
entertainment

UK court jails Congolese man for life over k!lling of Nigerian roommate

A Congolese man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murdr of his Nigerian roommate in N

Aug 11, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
world

Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on

Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
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Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite

Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
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Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
world

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Somali referee Omar Artan to make history as first non-European to officiate UEFA Super Cup
entertainment

Somali referee Omar Artan to make history as first non-European to officiate UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan will ma

Aug 11, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
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Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’

Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

NCAA moves to halt flight disruptions as aviation union strike over TSC
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NCAA moves to halt flight disruptions as aviation union strike over TSC

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged aviation unions to halt their ongoing industrial action over the disputed Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and return to dialogue to

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Gold hits N220,000/g in Nigeria as traders await US inflation data
business

Gold hits N220,000/g in Nigeria as traders await US inflation data

The price of gold per gram in Nigeria is approximately N220,000 for pure gold, inclusive of retail markup fees, as metal traders await US inflation data. The post Gold hits N220,00

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Donald Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces under-pressure president Gianni Infantino
entertainment

Donald Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces under-pressure president Gianni Infantino

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if it got rid of Gianni Infantino as

Aug 11, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Kenya approves first locally domiciled ETF as bank stocks rally
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Kenya approves first locally domiciled ETF as bank stocks rally

The launch comes as Kenyan bank stocks lead a strong rally in the country's equities market, with the NSE Banking Index up 30.9% this year through July.

Aug 11, 20264 min read
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TechCabal

Nigerian Army-led joint security team rescue 16 kidnapped passengers, neutralise bandits in Kogi
entertainment

Nigerian Army-led joint security team rescue 16 kidnapped passengers, neutralise bandits in Kogi

Security forces have rescued 16 kidnapped victims, including four children, following an operation against suspected bandi

Aug 11, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
world

Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns

Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal
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Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal

Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
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Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects

The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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BBC World

What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama
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What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama

Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.

Aug 11, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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