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At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 people have died after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state

Former Glencore Directors Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in London Ahead of 2027 Trial

Former Glencore Directors Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in London Ahead of 2027 Trial

Former Glencore Directors Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges in London Ahead of 2027 Trial

African asylum seekers find home in unlikely new American melting pots

African asylum seekers find home in unlikely new American melting pots

In 2023, thousands of migrants from West Africa arrived in Lockland, Ohio, nearly doubling the town’s population so suddenly it seemed to some that it happened overnight

AP exclusive: Change in human trafficking policy could make some minors easier to deport

AP exclusive: Change in human trafficking policy could make some minors easier to deport

The Trump administration has ordered caregivers for migrant children to stop reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office created to help victims

Nigerian Battery Recyclers Fund Cleanup After Lead Poisoning Investigation Linked to U.S. Auto Industry Supply Chain

Nigerian Battery Recyclers Fund Cleanup After Lead Poisoning Investigation Linked to U.S. Auto Industry Supply Chain

Battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Nigeria, have funded a $150,000 cleanup operation to remove lead-contaminated dirt following an investigation that revealed widespread lead poisoning among residents and workers. These factories had supplied lead for car batteries to the American auto industry, including companies like Ford and Tesla. The investigation, conducted by The Examination and its partners, found that 70% of tested volunteers had lead poisoning, and soil tests showed lead levels necessitating immediate cleanup. State officials in Ogun, Nigeria, responded by closing several factories in November and suspending environmental auditing firms for inaccurate reporting. Factories have since begun to reopen after agreeing to implement 19 improvements, such as enclosing furnaces and installing equipment to prevent lead particle escape. However, residents are still awaiting blood test results from government-conducted screenings, and the full extent of the contamination and the effectiveness of the cleanup...

International Committee of the Red Cross Urges Human-Centered Reporting in Conflict Zones

International Committee of the Red Cross Urges Human-Centered Reporting in Conflict Zones

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on journalists to adopt a human-centered approach when reporting on conflicts, moving beyond mere statistics to highlight the personal stories of those affected. This appeal was made by ICRC Public Relations Officer Aliyu Dawobe during a two-day training session for journalists in Lagos, Nigeria. The training aimed to equip media professionals with the skills to identify and report on humanitarian issues, including the plight of missing persons, trauma, hunger, malnutrition, and the disruption of livelihoods and education in conflict-affected communities. Dawobe emphasized that while figures are important, it is crucial to convey the human impact behind these numbers, such as individuals lacking access to medication, food, or family reunification. The humanitarian situation in regions like Nigeria's North-East remains critical, with millions requiring assistance and over three million suffering from malnutrition, alongside prolonged family sepa...

UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes

UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes

U.N.-commissioned human rights experts say they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran

Police fire tear gas to break up Congo protests against constitutional changes

Police fire tear gas to break up Congo protests against constitutional changes

Police in Congo have broken up opposition protests using tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators

Gold mining expands fastest on Indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, new analysis finds

Gold mining expands fastest on Indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, new analysis finds

A new report by the Amazon Environmental Research Institute has found that gold mining poses a significant threat to Indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon

Nigeria Joins International Energy Agency Family, Deepening Global Energy Cooperation

Nigeria Joins International Energy Agency Family, Deepening Global Energy Cooperation

Nigeria has officially joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) Family as an Association country, marking a significant development in international energy cooperation. This milestone was solidified during a landmark visit to Abuja by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, where he met with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo. During the visit, Dr. Birol and Minister Ekpo signed the first IEA-Nigeria Joint Work Programme. This program outlines a roadmap for enhanced collaboration in critical areas such as energy security, investment, data and statistics, energy efficiency, and clean cooking. Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, one of its largest economies, and a major oil and natural gas producer, brings substantial influence to the IEA Family, which now represents over 80% of global energy demand. The discussions also focused on Nigeria's energy and economic priorities and how closer cooperation with the IEA can support these ...

West African Agriculture Must Adapt to Evolving Dietary Patterns, OECD/SWAC Research Indicates

West African Agriculture Must Adapt to Evolving Dietary Patterns, OECD/SWAC Research Indicates

Research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) highlights a significant transformation in food consumption patterns across West Africa. Urbanization, economic growth, and changing lifestyles are leading to more diverse diets and an increased demand for a wider variety of foods. Consumers are increasingly exposed to processed foods and new food outlets like supermarkets and street vendors. While the consumption of unhealthy and ultra-processed foods remains relatively low, it is growing, particularly in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. This shift necessitates a fundamental adaptation within the agricultural sector to meet these evolving demands. For instance, evidence from Mali shows fruit consumption doubled and vegetable consumption increased between 2015 and 2019, reflecting a broader trend towards greater dietary diversity. However, access to diverse and nutritious foods remains limited for many households, and healthy diets ...