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Nigeria's military has been named Africa's best national army in fighting terrorism, recognized for its success in dismantling extremist networks and protecting communities. The award honors the sacrifice of soldiers working to bring peace across the region.
Four contemporary artists from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon are transforming centuries-old masquerade traditions with bold colors, modern materials, and even pop culture twists. Their innovative creations prove that honoring heritage and embracing change can happen at the same time.
Engineers across sub-Saharan Africa can now apply for £85,000 in prize money to turn innovations that save lives and solve community challenges into thriving businesses. Past winners cut medical wait times from 10 months to 2 weeks and help patients get medicine in 36 seconds instead of waiting hours in line.
Beverly Vance Aikins, mother of Vice President JD Vance, will speak about overcoming prescription drug addiction at a free community event in Jonesboro. Her journey from addiction to long-term sobriety offers hope to families across America facing similar struggles.
Researchers discovered a protein pathway that could make glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain tumor, finally vulnerable to treatment. The breakthrough could extend survival beyond the current 14-month median for patients facing this devastating diagnosis.
An artificial intelligence system helped doctors spot warning signs earlier in 23,000 hospitalized patients, reducing deaths among high-risk cases by 18 percent. The breakthrough shows how smart technology and skilled medical teams can save lives when they work together.
Researchers identified which home conditions cause the most respiratory problems months after hurricanes, giving families a roadmap to protect their health. The findings could help millions living in flood-prone areas intervene before mold makes them sick.
Environmental and consumer advocates are fighting to protect Washington families from a 30% electricity rate hike while pushing the state's largest utility toward affordable clean energy. Their plan could save customers billions while speeding up the transition away from fossil fuels.
What started as weekly library trips with his baby daughter became a thriving community of engaged fathers in Atlanta. Khari Arnold's Library Dads group proves dads show up for their kids.
Scientists discovered that Africa's dry season is starting nearly two days later each decade, dramatically reducing the continent's massive wildfire problem. The surprising climate shift means less scorched land across the continent that produces 70% of the world's wildfires.
Morocco now produces nearly one million vehicles a year and leads the continent in auto exports. King Mohammed VI says strategic planning over 27 years has transformed the nation into an industrial powerhouse.
A 25-year-old athlete from Newry just made history, claiming Northern Ireland's first athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games since 1986. Kate O'Connor dominated the heptathlon over two days to finally reach the top of the podium at her third Games.
David Mullarkey spent seven months burning through his savings to keep training without a sponsor. His gamble paid off with Isle of Man's first athletics medal in 68 years at the Commonwealth Games.
Danièle Sauvageau, who coached Canada to its first Olympic gold in women's hockey, is back to do it again. The Hockey Hall of Famer will lead Team Canada toward the 2030 Winter Games while continuing to build champions in professional hockey.
Michael Daniels brought home gold from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, representing Goodyear and Team Arizona in traditional golf. The weeklong competition in Minneapolis brought together 3,000 athletes from across the nation.
Israel's Technion Institute just cracked the top 25 universities worldwide for AI innovation, punching far above its weight against elite schools with budgets ten times larger. The school ranked eighth globally for graduates who go on to found AI companies, outperforming Harvard in multiple categories.
Young drivers in Singapore are choosing electric vehicles for their smartphone-like features, not just sustainability. EVs now make up over 62% of all new cars registered in the city-state.
A 29-year-old political newcomer just pulled off what Colorado Democrats called impossible, defeating a 30-year congressional incumbent by 13 points. The scrappy campaign team behind Melat Kiros proved that believing in long shots can reshape politics.