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Nigeria court dismisses bid to challenge election results, upholding Bola Tinubu’s victory

A Nigerian appeals court Wednesday (6 September) dismissed a petition by the opposition Labor Party challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February election. The court’s judges dismissed claims made by the opposition leader, Peter Obi, who alleged voter fraud, argued that the electoral authority broke the law, and that Tinubu was […]

Kenyan Esther Kimani wins 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2024 has been awarded to Kenyan Esther Kimani for her innovative early detection system for crop pests and diseases. This breakthrough will help small-scale farmers improve yields and protect their crops. Awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the prestigious “Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation” recognizes innovative engineering solutions […]

Libya: Demonstrations flare up against political deadlock, deteriorating living conditions

Demonstrations were staged Friday in several Libyan cities in protest against the political deadlock and the deteriorating living conditions in the country. Protesters demanded that all existing political bodies be dissolved and presidential and parliamentary elections be held as soon as possible. According to local and foreign media, the demonstrators also protested against the deteriorating […]