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“Good morning, teacher!” a chorus of Senegalese five-year-olds responded at a school where English has been introduced alongside the official language of French. The pupils at the nursery school near central Dakar repeated the English words out loud. “They’re interested in the lesson, and they start a conversation with ‘How are you?'” teacher Absa Ndiaye…
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Keir Starmer has urged other world leaders to take an HIV test after becoming the first serving British prime minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. His office on Monday released footage of the UK leader completing a rapid home test in Downing Street on Friday, in support of a week-long…
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The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has deployed SeedTracker and SeedCodex technology to enhance the quality and traceability of seeds in the country. These systems would among others combat counterfeit seeds and ensure farmers have access to high-quality, certified seeds for increased productivity and food security. The Acting Director General of NASC,…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television. The demand came after Petro on Tuesday subjected his cabinet to a five-hour public dressing down on state TV, in which he said…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and three other airlines for various issues. The other airlines are the Royal Air Maroc, Arik, and Aero Contractors.“Yesterday, the five airlines received their letters of sanctions. The five airlines mentioned in that case have received their letters of sanctions officially,” NCAA spokesman…
