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Nigeria : Abuja sets sights on new national museum for Benin Bronzes

On 13 December 2023 in her office in Abuja, the culture minister Hannatu Musawa shared her concerns with Abdourahamane Diallo, UNESCO’s Nigerien representative in the Nigerian capital. A few weeks previously, she had visited the Nigerian National Museum in the Onikan ​On 13 December 2023 in her office in Abuja, the culture minister Hannatu Musawa […]

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‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded. ​Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even

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Chad’s Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election

The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the president was declared the winner. ​The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the president was declared the winner. Read More

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Preparations Ramp Up for Global Security Force to Quell Haitian Violence

More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the capital, setting off a major humanitarian crisis. ​More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the

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‘Alarm Bells’ Were Ringing: Johannesburg Officials Faulted Over Deadly Fire

Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning signs for years. ​Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning

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