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3 months, 1 week ago News

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’ Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron discusses the tension between Hezbollah and Israel after recent attacks were exchanged. Published On 2 Mar 2026 ‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’ Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron dis…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Barca seek to overturn daunting deficit in Copa del Rey semi with Atletico

Who: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid What: Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg Where: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain When: Tuesday, March 3, at 9pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. Barcelona suff…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?

The United Arab Emirates has closed its main stock exchanges amid a widening conflict in the region following the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The UAE’s financial regulator on Sunday announced that its key exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi would not immediately reopen after the weeken…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

Nigeria will receive consignments of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention in March 2026, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) confirmed the development on Monday in a statement signed b…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

3 months, 1 week ago Technology

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over Israeli jets have attacked the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing dozens of people and causing thousands to flee after Hezbollah launched rockets in response to the bombing of Iran. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr breaks down what’s been happening as the I…

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3 months, 1 week ago Technology

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts Airspace across much of the Middle East shut down after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks. Thousands of flights were cancelled or rerouted, stranding passengers and dis…

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3 months, 1 week ago Technology

US/Israel-Iran War: US confirms crash of three fighter jets from "friendly fire"

The US has confirmed that three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. The US Central Command, in a post on X, said the crash was due to an “apparent friendly fire incident.” “At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait du…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Oil prices jump 9 per cent amid US/Israel war on Iran

Oil prices surged on Monday while global equities slid, as escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran rattled energy markets and heightened fears of a prolonged supply disruption in the Middle East. Benchmark crude grades recorded sharp gains in early trading. West Texas Int…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

King Mitchy Suicide Prank: Hypo reacts as Nigerians start new trend

The manufacturers of Hypo Bleach have issued an advisory to Nigerians stating that its product is formulated to remove stains, not as a drink. The cautionary note follows the recent death prank pulled by influencer Michelle Mukoro, otherwise known as King Mitchy. Mitchy fell out with another influe…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Nigeria’s AI readiness and insights from India’s Seven Chakras

From cutting-edge AI tools that support medical diagnosis to digital solutions helping farmers save time and increase yield, some of the world’s most advanced Artificial Intelligence innovations were on display in New Delhi at the recently concluded Global AI Impact Summit. Among the Nigerian deleg…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Airport Cashless Policy: Keyamo apologises to Nigerians over gridlock at Toll Gates

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday night apologised to Nigerians over the gridlock recorded at airport toll gates nationwide following the implementation of a cashless payment policy. Mr Keyamo spoke while receiving the Minister of the Year award at an even…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

ANALYSIS: What Pentagon’s switch from Anthropic to OpenAI actually signals

Within days of the United States Department of War terminating Anthropic’s federal contracts and designating the company a supply-chain risk, OpenAI announced a separate agreement to deploy its models inside classified government networks. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, told staff the compan…

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BBC Africa Verified

3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region When Marin Petrovi? arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated. The Bosnian national had spent years applying for tourist visas to Mali, only to be repeatedly denied on security grounds. The West African country has …

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Fair Observer Verified

3 months, 1 week ago Business

When Skyscrapers Speak Louder Than Clinics in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is rising fast and defiantly. Steel and glass now puncture the highland sky, signaling Ethiopia’s ambition to be seen as a modern African power. East Africa’s tallest building, the 209-meter headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, was completed in 2022. Even taller plans follow…

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BBC Africa Verified

3 months, 1 week ago Sports

T20 World Cup 2026 results: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up New Zealand semi-final

Men's T20 World Cup, Super 8s Group 1, Delhi Zimbabwe 153-7 (20 overs): Raza 73 (43); Maphaka 2-21 South Africa 154-5 (17.5 overs): Brevis 42 (18); Raza 3-29 South Africa won by five wickets South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a…

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3 months, 1 week ago Business

Hormuz Strait’s Closure Could Trigger Collapse of Fiat Money - Expert

Hormuz Strait’s Closure Could Trigger Collapse of Fiat Money - Expert © Photo : Screenshot / marinevesseltraffic Subscribe The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the globa…

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The Punch Pending

3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Nigeria better positioned to tackle Almajiri, out-of-school children crisis — Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has declared that Nigeria is now better positioned to decisively confront the longstanding challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children across the country. Alausa made the assertion on Sunday while addressing the Committee of States Commissioners of Educ…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

2027: Ogun senatorial aspirant calls for fairness, women inclusion

An aspirant for the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Olamide Davis-Talabi, has called for a level playing field in politics, stressing the need for greater opportunities for women in leadership. Davis-Talabi made the call on Saturday during an interfaith programme held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State …

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

Anambra begins demolition of illegal structures at Onitsha main market

The Onitsha North Local Government Council has commenced the demolition of illegal structures at the Onitsha Main Market, saying the exercise is aimed at restoring the original masterplan and improving trading activities in the commercial hub. This was disclosed in a post shared by Anambra State Ne…

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3 months, 1 week ago Politics

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin after 13 years, busts Imo meth laboratory

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been in hiding for 13 years over alleged involvement in cocaine and heroin trafficking. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the agency’s Director of Me…

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