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News
Africa: Ethiopia Cracks Down on Social Media Influencers Over “Indecent” Attire After Tik Tok Award Ceremony
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsEthiopian police have arrested six popular TikTok creators, including the “TikToker of the Year” award winner, Adonay Berhane, for allegedly wearing “indecent …
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Aviation
Africa: Airfare Price War Heats Up in Nigeria’s Aviation Sector as State-Owned Airlines Expand Operations
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Nigerian aviation market is experiencing a significant shift as state-owned airlines, including Ibom Air, Taraba Air, and Azikel Air, expand their …
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Tourism
Africa: Bayelsa Govt’s Medical Tourism Spending Sparks Debate as N401m spent Overseas and N5.5m budget for State Medical Centre
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsBayelsa State Government’s spending on overseas medical trips has raised eyebrows, with N401 million expended between January and September 2025, far exceeding …
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News
News: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Honours 2025 Retirees For Exemplary Service
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has honoured its 2025 retiring officers at a send-forth ceremony held on 11th December 2025. According to …
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Business
Africa: “Junk Food” Sales Soar in Zimbabwe, with US$623 Million in Sales from 2021 to 2024
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsSales of unhealthy processed foods and sweetened beverages in Zimbabwe reached US$623 million between 2021 and 2024, according to a UNICEF report, …
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Entertainment
Africa: Nigerian music Executive Don Jazzy Highlights Afrobeats’ Swift Growth and Continuous Learning Phase
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigerian music executive and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has used social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to comment on the rapid …
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Tourism
Africa: Moroccan Caftan Officially Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsMorocco is celebrating a major cultural milestone after the traditional Moroccan caftan was officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the …
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Tourism
Africa: Ghana’s Highlife Music Granted Official UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsGhana’s Highlife music and dance have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a move …
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Tourism
News: Six More Japanese Traditions Join UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsA United Nations intergovernmental committee on Thursday decided to add six cultural items submitted by Japan to three existing categories already inscribed …