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Europe’s Upgraded Vega Space Launcher Makes First Flight

The European Space Agency on Wednesday celebrated the first flight of its Vega-C rocket, which is designed to provide more bang for customers’ buck...

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Nigeria

2023 Census: National Population Commission To Deploy Technology To Minimise Error

The National Population Commission (NPC) will recruit three million ad hoc staff for the 2023 population census. Abdulmalik Durunguwa, NPC National Commissioner representing Kaduna State...

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Environment

Scorching Heatwave Sweeps Western Europe

France and Britain were set to suffer soaring temperatures on Wednesday, with a heatwave in Western Europe fuelling wildfires across vast stretches of forestland. Since...

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Special Features

Once Upon A Time – July 13 – 1930 – 1st-ever Football World Cup Competition Begins In Uruguay

1772 Captain James Cook begins his second voyage to the South Seas aboard the Resolution to search for Terra Australis (Southern continent) 1832 Source of...

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Refugees Fleeing Sudan Describe Harsh Detention Conditions In Egypt

Thousands of Sudanese refugees who escaped their country’s civil war say they are facing a new ordeal in Egypt, where reports of mass detentions and deportations have increased sharply. A Reuters investigation details accounts from refugees who describe overcrowded detention centres, poor living conditions and growing fears of...

Kenya Launches $1.2 Billion Airport Expansion Project

Kenya has signed a major agreement worth $1.2 billion to expand Nairobi’s main international airport as the country seeks to strengthen its position as East Africa’s leading aviation hub. The deal, signed with China Road and Bridge Corporation, will significantly increase the capacity of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport...

South African Rand Falls As Stronger Dollar Hits Emerging Markets

South Africa’s currency came under pressure on Wednesday as investors reacted to a stronger U.S. dollar and expectations that American interest rates could remain elevated for longer. The rand weakened during early trading, reflecting broader concerns among investors about riskier emerging-market assets. Analysts say recent signals from the...