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West Africa: Mali Faces Record Number of Kidnappings of Foreigners.

West Africa: Mali Faces Record Number of Kidnappings of Foreigners.

The number of foreigners kidnapped by jihadists in Mali has reached a record high, with at least 22 taken hostage by the al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM in the last six months, as part of its strategy to undermine the ruling junta.Between May and October the Group for the Support

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KAMPALA: Tiktoker Arrested for Rallying Ugandans to Arm Themselves in Defence of NUP’s Bobi Wine.

KAMPALA: Tiktoker Arrested for Rallying Ugandans to Arm Themselves in Defence of NUP’s Bobi Wine.

A 41 year old Tiktoker has been arrested for inciting Ugandans to arm themselves with pangas, spears and axes in retaliation for what he says is about to happen to National Unity Platform, (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police D

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Oil rises after Ukrainian attack on Russian depot.

Oil rises after Ukrainian attack on Russian depot.

Drone attack in export hub Novorossiysk fuels supply worriesBeijing/Singapore — Oil prices jumped about 2% on Friday on supply fears after a Ukrainian drone attack hit an oil depot in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a major export hub.Brent crude

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Woman kills her husband on honeymoon after he refuses to do s…

Woman kills her husband on honeymoon after he refuses to do s…

What was supposed to be the beginning of a new life ended in a tragedy marked by manipulation, betrayal, and shocking violence. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Shillong hills, a diabolical plot unfolded quietly, unnoticed by those around. And when the fog finally lifted, the ho

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Gold extends rise as Trump signs deal to lift shutdown.

Gold extends rise as Trump signs deal to lift shutdown.

Gold rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday to hit its highest in more than three weeks, buoyed by expectation that the U.S. government reopening will restart the flow of economic data and boost bets for further interest rate cuts.Gold rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday t

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3-step 'sleep reset' as experts warn one in three struggle with sleep issues

3-step 'sleep reset' as experts warn one in three struggle with sleep issues

Experts are warning Brits show signs of dealing with a serious sleep issueWoman lying in bed feeling tired and stressed can't sleep.Four in ten grapple with headaches after little sleepA survey of 2,000 adults delved into the nation's sleep habits, posing questions crafted by

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SOPHIA: NGO offers sh40million for lead to finding Dutch girl missing in Uganda

SOPHIA: NGO offers sh40million for lead to finding Dutch girl missing in Uganda

A European NGO has offered €10,000 (UGSh 40 million) for a decisive tip leading to tracing Dutch national Sophia Koetsier, who disappeared in Uganda in 2015.On October 28, 2015, 21-year-old Dutch national Sophia disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Despite sev

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Oil Climbs for a second day on risk-on tone in wider markets

Oil Climbs for a second day on risk-on tone in wider markets

Prices are being lifted as the US Senate takes a major step toward reopening the government.Oil pumping jacks at an oilfield near Sokolovka village, in the Udmurt Republic, Russia. Image: BloombergOil rose as wider markets were lifted by a push to end the US government sh

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Think you can be friends with your ex? Science says you might want to rethink that

Think you can be friends with your ex? Science says you might want to rethink that

The emotional logistics of staying friends post-breakup can get messy.Let’s be honest: the “we can still be friends” line after a breakup is as suspicious as it is optimistic.Some people genuinely mean it; they want peace, closure, and the occasional catc

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Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Authorities in the West Nile region have cautioned the people of Yumbe District against engaging in acts of religious extremism.The warning came during a meeting held at Takwa Mosque on Friday, chaired by the Regional Police Commander, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Josep

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