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Eid al-Fitr 2026 Expected to Begin March 20 Following New Moon Sightings
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Eid al-Fitr 2026 Expected to Begin March 20 Following New Moon Sightings

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Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is anticipated to be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026. This date is based on official...

Mar 04, 2026 02:52 PM 2 min read 1 source
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New defence lawyer's request stalls Yelwata massacre trial in Nigeria
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New defence lawyer's request stalls Yelwata massacre trial in Nigeria

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On 2 February, the Nigerian government arraigned nine defendants linked to the 13 June 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Guma Local Government...

Mar 04, 2026 12:21 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Nigerian Army rescues two kidnap victims, arrests suspected gun runner in Plateau, Kaduna
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Nigerian Army rescues two kidnap victims, arrests suspected gun runner in Plateau, Kaduna

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The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, announced the rescues and arrest. Troops deployed at Wase rescued two kidnap...

Mar 04, 2026 12:20 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US Embassy in Nigeria Cancels Visa Appointments Due to Protest Concerns
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US Embassy in Nigeria Cancels Visa Appointments Due to Protest Concerns

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The US embassy in Nigeria has cancelled visa appointments over concerns of protest. The mission also advised US citizens in the country to remain...

Mar 04, 2026 11:53 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Turkish Armed Forces Intercept Iranian Missile over Hatay Province
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Turkish Armed Forces Intercept Iranian Missile over Hatay Province

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The Turkish armed forces have intercepted an Iranian missile over the country's southern province of Hatay, according to the Turkish defence...

Mar 04, 2026 10:55 AM 2 min read 1 source
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UN reports over 50,000 deaths in Sudan civil war as famine grips north Darfur
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UN reports over 50,000 deaths in Sudan civil war as famine grips north Darfur

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The United Nations has documented over 50,000 deaths in Sudan's ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces...

Mar 04, 2026 05:01 AM 1 min read 1 source
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UN Security Council urges Libyan parties to engage seriously in UN roadmap
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UN Security Council urges Libyan parties to engage seriously in UN roadmap

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Security Council members urged parties in Libya to seriously engage in the UN roadmap. The call was made during a session focused on Libya's...

Mar 04, 2026 01:38 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Russian Gas Carrier Sinks off Libyan Coast
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Russian Gas Carrier Sinks off Libyan Coast

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A Russian gas carrier has sunk off the coast of Libya. The incident was reported by Al Youm Al-Saabah. The vessel was transporting gas when it...

Mar 04, 2026 01:35 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Sudan government claims drone attacks originated from Ethiopian territory
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Sudan government claims drone attacks originated from Ethiopian territory

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The Sudan government has stated that drone attacks were launched from Ethiopian territory. This accusation points to Ethiopia as the source of the...

Mar 04, 2026 01:28 AM 2 min read 1 source
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