Nigeria Revises Counterterrorism Strategy in Response to Evolving Threats

Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) has raised alarms about the growing sophistication of terrorist groups operating within the country. These groups are increasingly utilizing advanced technologies, including encrypted messaging apps, social media for recruitment, and drones to further their operations. In light of this, Nigerian authorities have initiated a review of the national counterterrorism […]

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Calls Intensify for Unified Criminal Justice System Across Nigeria

Legal experts, human rights advocates, and judicial officers are increasingly calling for a unified criminal justice system in Nigeria to address inconsistencies in state laws that lead to sentencing disparities and prolonged trials. Currently, Nigeria’s federal system allows states to adopt different legal frameworks, with some using the Penal Code, others the Criminal Code, and […]

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Global Suicide Rates Show Decline, But Regional Disparities Persist, New Study Finds

A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in addressing global suicide rates. While the global suicide rate has dropped by nearly 40% since 1990, suicide remains a major public health crisis, causing about 740,000 deaths annually—equivalent to one death every 43 seconds. The study, led by IHME […]

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EU Bolsters Ghana’s Defence with €50M Military Aid Amid Sahel Crisis

Ghana’s defence capabilities have received a significant boost with a €50 million ($52 million) military aid package from the European Union, aimed at enhancing the country’s response to growing security threats. The assistance, provided under the European Peace Facility, includes advanced communication systems, riverine assets, and essential civil engineering tools such as foldable boats, tipper […]

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New 4D Brain Map Offers Insights into Early Multiple Sclerosis Detection and Treatment

A groundbreaking study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered critical early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS), revealing how lesions—key markers of the disease—form in the brain. Using an animal model that mimics human MS, researchers have developed a four-dimensional brain map that could revolutionize how we detect and treat the disease […]

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Negotiations on Gaza Ceasefire’s Next Phase Begin in Cairo

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire commenced in Cairo on Thursday, avoiding the collapse of the agreement ahead of its expiration on Saturday. Egypt, alongside Israel, Qatar, and the United States, is working to establish the second phase of the ceasefire, which aims to end the ongoing conflict, […]

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DR Congo: WHO tracks deadly mysterious illness

In recent months, disease surveillance has identified increases in cases and fatalities on three occasions across different areas of the country, which triggered follow-up investigations to confirm the cause and provide needed support, WHO said in a statement. Symptoms include fever, headache, chills, sweating, stiff neck, muscle aches, multiple joint pain and body aches, a runny […]

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California Dark Web Operator Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Websites

In a significant legal development, Louis Donald Mendonsa, a resident of Sacramento, California, has been sentenced to 24 years and four months in prison for his involvement in managing four dark web platforms dedicated to the dissemination of child sexual abuse content. Mendonsa, 62, was found guilty of facilitating the operation of websites that promoted, […]

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Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition Fund, Marking Strong Investor Confidence

Blackstone has successfully closed its Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV) fund at a hard cap of $5.6 billion, marking a 33% increase over its previous fund. The robust growth signals significant investor confidence in clean energy strategies and sustainable investment opportunities. The new fund aims to back companies that are accelerating the transition […]

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UN agencies condemn Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the forced return of the Uyghurs, who had been detained in Thailand for over 11 years, was deeply troubling. “This violates the principle of non-refoulement for which there is a complete prohibition in cases where there is a real risk of torture, ill-treatment, or other irreparable […]

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