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On 16 July, the UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) deployed the base near the town of Nyakunde, in Ituri Province – allowing ‘blue helmets’ on patrol to better protect hospitals and patients.The base opened one day after a series of incidents shook the community in and around Nyakunde. On 15 July, a group of young people vandalised the local Ebola Treatment Centre. The killing of local militia leader Kakani Tondabo caused clashes that led to the deaths of five others. Since the Congolese Government declared the current Ebola outbreak on 15 May, national health authorities have reported more than…

The launch of the latest AI model from a Chinese company — Moonshot AI’s Kimi — reignited debates around American competitiveness and open versus proprietary AI. While there was plenty of conversation on social media, it seems the debate is also happening behind the scenes in Washington, D.C., where OpenAI and Anthropic have reportedly lobbied regulators with concern about open Chinese models. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed why this seems to be such a hot button issue. Beyond suggesting that certain folks should “touch grass” rather than spending their weekends…

Enugu Air Aircraft veered off runway at Benin Airport on Thursday. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that an Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, prompting an emergency response and a formal investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The airline confirmed in a statement that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or fatalities recorded.  According to Enugu Air, the aircraft has been secured, while the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line with established safety procedures. “The aircraft has been secured and the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line…

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside before the 2027 general election, saying Nigeria requires a more energetic and capable leader to tackle its worsening economic hardship and security challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi argued that Tinubu’s administration has failed to provide the leadership needed to address the country’s growing crises. He said the president no longer possesses the capacity required to govern effectively. According to Obi, there is a stark contrast between Tinubu’s years as governor of Lagos State and his current performance…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu lacks the capacity to lead Nigeria and should step aside. Obi made the assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, insisting that Tinubu has no business seeking re-election in 2027. According to him, the president is tired and should retire, arguing that the Bola Tinubu who served as governor of Lagos State is not the same person now leading Nigeria. “As it is right now, Bola Tinubu is leading us nowhere. We will turn it so he can see it. That’s…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 26, 2026 20:12 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Neto price set by Chelsea Chelsea are prepared to part ways with Pedro Neto if they receive around £54 million this summer. The Blues recently made a huge outlay of £117m to purchase Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers. He is expected to operate from the left flank.His arrival will pave the way for many exits. Chelsea have already loaned out Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa with a conditional buy obligation.The club are also looking at the possibility of offloading Neto, given they have Estevao…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply alarmed about the resumption of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea this week and the renewed threats to maritime navigation, his Spokesperson said in a statement. The Yemeni armed movement formally known as Ansar Allah, backed by Iran, recently entered the conflict and have threatened to blockade the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping route to the Red Sea. The Houthis have been battling Yemeni Government forces, who are backed by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition, for more than a decade.  On Thursday, they claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers, according to media reports. Risk of wider regional conflict “The attack on commercial vessels, claimed by the Houthis, risks further heightening regional tensions and widening the current…

Humans discovered the first exoplanet in 1992 and have since found approximately 6,000 other planets from outside our solar system. Not once have those researchers found a moon orbiting any of those planets, however. That may have changed with the recent discovery of the first moon-like object in another solar system.  The findings were published in a recent study. Kevin Hoy, lead author of the study and PhD student at the Instituto de Estudios Astrofísicos, says that this potential moon, known as CD-35 2722 B, orbits a brown dwarf instead of a traditional planet. It’s also approximately 90% the size…

British actor, David Jonsson, has been announced as the new Black Panther, taking over one of Marvel’s most iconic roles six years after the death of Chadwick Boseman. Marvel Studios unveiled the 32-year-old actor at its Comic-Con Hall H panel in San Diego on Saturday, confirming that he will portray Prince T’Challa II (Toussaint), the son of T’Challa and Nakia, in “Black Panther 3,” scheduled for release on December 15, 2028. Here are key things to know about the actor set to inherit the Black Panther mantle: Nigerian heritage and raised in London David Jonsson was born on September 4,…