Nigeria
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techNkenne Secures Zoom Funding to Build AI Language Infrastructure for Africa
Solo founder Michael Odokara-Okigbo wins $30,000 in Zoom's Solopreneur program to expand his AI platform preserving tonal African languages, from Igbo to hundreds more.
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worldKidnapped Nigerian Retired General Rabe Abubakar Dies in Captivity
Retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar has died while held by kidnappers in north-west Nigeria, highlighting persistent security threats from bandits and militants in the region.
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worldHundreds Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout in Nigeria
At least 360 captives kidnapped by Boko Haram in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout in Nigeria's Borno state.
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worldShell Knew of Nigeria Pipeline Pollution, Continued Operating for Years
Internal documents reveal Shell ignored warnings about its Nembe Creek pipeline, causing widespread pollution in the Niger Delta.
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worldFulani Militants Named Top Threat to Christians in Nigeria, US Report Warns
A US report identifies 30,000 Fulani militants as the deadliest threat to Christian communities in Nigeria, surpassing Boko Haram and ISIS.
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sportsWorld Cup 2026 Kit Rankings: Fashion Winners and Unstylish Losers
A stylish critique of the best and worst World Cup 2026 kits, from Argentina's Fileteado art to Germany's lackluster Adidas farewell.
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worldSenior Islamic State Leader Killed in Nigeria Joint Operation
US and Nigerian forces eliminate IS second-in-command Abu Bilal al-Minuki in a precision air-land operation in northeast Nigeria.
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worldGunmen Kidnap Over 50 Children, Including Toddlers, in Northeastern Nigeria
Armed attackers abducted more than 50 children from three schools in Borno state, with most victims aged between two and five.