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How a faith-rooted preschool in South Africa offers a model for safer, stronger early child care
Richland Source - Ohio
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August 19, 2025
LENASIA SOUTH, SOUTH AFRICA — In the heart of Lenasia South, the poorest region in the city of Johannesburg, one early childhood center is proving that community-led education can raise the bar for safety, trust and developmental quality. Wasalaam...
“A heinous crime”: Nigerian Catholic Nun Steps Up Fight against Human Trafficking with Trauma-Informed Care Training
ACI Africa
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August 19, 2025
“This program has enlightened us. We now have the skills to accompany survivors in their healing process—and we are going home healed. The one who cares for the sick is also wounded in some way. Trauma-informed care benefits both survivors and...
Telcos race to win over Africa’s smartphone gamers
Star
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Some of the telcos in the race / HANDOUTMobile operators in Africa are beginning to pay attention to a booming mobile gaming scene, as millions of young people transform esports from a hobby into a pathway to connection, opportunity and income....
Ethiopia: Where Political Power Grows From the Barrel of a Gun
CovertAction Magazine
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August 19, 2025
[Source: bbc.com] There is a brutal civil war being waged in Ethiopia where political power grows from the barrel of a gun. On one side is the Western-backed corrupt, brutal regime of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, he who was bestowed the 2019 Nobel...
African Aerospace
Aviation Week Network
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African Aerospace Description Subscribe to African Aerospace African Aerospace magazine, now part of the Aviation Week Network, provides essential industry news and insight across the African continent. Content covers all aspects of the industry,...
African Heat Waves Are Hotter and Longer Than 40 Years Ago
Technology Networks
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Heat waves in Africa have become significantly hotter, longer and more frequent over the last four decades, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The study, which used large-ensemble climate...
JCI Nigeria Unveils 2025 Ten Outstanding Young Persons, Commemorates International Youth Day
Lagos Post Online
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August 19, 2025
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria announces Honorees at the 2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Nigeria & International Youth Day Ceremony. The announcement was made at a prestigious ceremony in Lagos, held in commemoration of...
Holguín publishing house attended Int´l Book Fair in Panama
¡ahora!
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Photo: Archives The Cuadernos Papiro publishing house of Holguín, in eastern Cuba, participated from August 11 to 17 in the 21st edition of the International Book Fair at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City. From the Cuban Book Chamber...
Author Rhys Bowen Shares The Books & Characters That Shaped Her: ‘They Felt Like Close Friends’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Woman's World - New Jersey
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August 19, 2025
Greetings, fellow bookworms! Here at Woman’s World, it’s no secret our staff is filled with book lovers. When we’re not reading books, we’re writing about books, talking about books or recommending books. But one of the best parts of our jobs is...
African indigenous Christianity in conversations with Celtic Christianity
Evangelical Focus
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August 19, 2025
In a fractured and fragmented environment, what does African diaspora Christianity have in common with British Christianity that can lead to intercultural collaborations?[i] Is there some wisdom we can learn from indigenous Christianity around...
The Legend of Hilux Continues with Toyota South Africa Motors and Publicis Groupe Studio One’s New Campaign for the Hilux Legend 55
South Africa Today
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August 19, 2025
When it comes to pairing lifestyle and utility, no “bakkie” in South Africa has done it for longer than the Toyota Hilux. After 55 years of accolades and off-road adventures, the legacy of Hilux continues with the launch of the new Hilux Legend...
Piracy stifling innovation and Nigeria’s creative economy, says John Asein
The Cable
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August 19, 2025
John Asein, director general of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says piracy is destroying Nigeria’s creative economy. Asein spoke on Tuesday during a sensitisation programme on the Copyright Act for teachers in Osun. The NCC DG,...
Piracy destroying Nigeria’s creative economy – FG
Eagle Online
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August 19, 2025
The Federal Government has lamented that piracy is destroying the country’s creative economy. The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr. John Asein, said this during a sensitization program on the Copyright Act for teachers in...
Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino skip ODM-Kenya Kwanza PG chaired by Ruto and Raila
TUKO
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August 18, 2025
Leaders from across the political divide gathered in Karen, Nairobi, to discuss unity and share national priorities The high-profile meeting outlined broad reforms touching on governance, livelihoods, and social inclusion, setting the tone for...
PENGASSAN Renovates Dilapidated Kwali School, Donates Bags, Books
New Telegraph
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August 19, 2025
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has renovated the LEA Primary School, Tukuruwa, in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, and donated 800 school bags and books to its pupils. The school, which had been in a...
African book fair brings together readers, writers at Kenya National Library
The Standard
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Guests pictured during the African Book Fair held at the Kenya National Library [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Bookworms Muthoni Muiruri and Wendy Njoroge met at a book club founded by the former. Wendy was then a member of the Soma Nami book club that...
Out of Africa: Waterford woman's travels inspired dream home renovation
Irish Examiner
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August 19, 2025
Once she set foot there, Africa’s “endless tracks and horizons” drew Co Waterford woman Margaret Flanagan farther and farther away from her home village, under the shade of the Comeragh Mountains.This was the early 80s, and the young Margaret was...
Smarter Travel, Smoother Connections Delta Enhances Experience For Nigerian Customers
Daily Independent
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August 19, 2025
0 LAGOS – Delta Air Lines is making travel between Nigeria and the United States even smoother with the rollout of innovative technologies and industry-first government partnerships designed to save customers time and stress throughout their...
US Makes Social Media Disclosure Mandatory for Nigerian Visa Applicants
Lagos Post Online
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August 19, 2025
Home/News/US Makes Social Media Disclosure Mandatory for Nigerian Visa Applicants HeadlinesNews The United States Government has said Nigerians must disclose all their social media presence in the last five years before applying or be denied a...
Read Small Print Calmly: Time Limits, Eligibility, And How To Exit Cleanly
Complete Sports
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August 19, 2025
Big match, short break, bright banner on your screen – most of us have been there. Offer pages and info panels are designed to be skimmed, yet the lines that decide your experience sit lower down: time limits, who can take part, and what happens...