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Yopougon, the largest of Abidjan’s 13 communes, with a population of 1.5 million, is known for its entrepreneurial grit, its bubbly nightlife and, in pop culture, as being the birthplace of Francophone Africa’s most popular comic character, Aya de Yopougon.Beneath the bustle, it is also home to another taboo-busting pioneer: 49-year-old Adjoua Catherine Tano, a hairdresser who has spent two decades offering mental health advice, or just listening quietly as she cuts her clients’ hair.A school dropout who tried out as a bank cashier before becoming a hairdresser, Tano’s resilience recently came in handy when speaking to a teenager worried…

Dar es Salaam — THE Tanzanian government has commended the Republic of Korea for its remarkable development achievements and for fostering a long-standing partnership between the two nations. This was stated by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, who represented the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mohamoud Thabit Kombo, at the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Korea held in Dar es Salaam. Speaking at the event, Chumi congratulated the Republic of Korea on the occasion of its National Day, highlighting that the country has made significant progress in…

Dr. Jim Stoppani stands apart in the crowded supplement industry by leading with science, not marketing hype. His approach merges deep knowledge with real results through his work and JYM Supplement Science. Dr. Stoppani’s academic prowess at coveted universities such as Yale prepared him for his role in the supplement industry and established his credibility in molecular science and human performance.  From Lab Coat to Gym Floor Dr. Stoppani is Yale-educated with a PhD and has devoted his life to studying exercise and supplemental nutrition. After 11 years of university education and research, he worked on the editorial staff at…

A few metres away from the piles of stones that were once the first homes as you entered their small village, three men sat on a traditional woven bed. One of them was Hayat’s cousin, Mehboob. “When the earthquake happened, my 13-year-old son Nasib Ullah was sleeping next to me. I woke up, got out of bed, and started looking for the torch. Then, suddenly, the whole room moved from the falling rocks. When I tried to reach my son, the wall and the floor slid down, and I couldn’t catch him,” the 36-year-old explained. “[It was] worse than the day…

The tie between startups and the U.S. government have strengthened in recent years, a shift buoyed by an interest in using AI, automation, space, robotics, and climate tech for defense. And while that has provided another welcome path to capital, the relationship is getting complicated. A growing share of startups have the U.S. government as customers, or are aiming for permits and defense-related contracts. When the government is operational, that connection can provide a needed boost and revenue to startups. But when the government ceases to function, as it did starting October 1, those close ties can stifle or even…

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has called for an immediate resolution to the ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers in government-aided schools, warning that the continued impasse is jeopardising the future of learners. The strike, which began on September 15, 2025, involves arts teachers from primary, post-primary, and other educational institutions across the country. Their demand is for salary increments that match those of science teachers, who currently earn up to three times more than their arts counterparts in government secondary schools. Despite several rounds of negotiations between government officials and representatives of the striking teachers, no agreement has…

A young woman, obsessed with true crime stories, kills a random stranger to satisfy her darkest curiosity.A shocking murder rocks South Korea when a young woman, obsessed with true crime stories, kills a random stranger to satisfy her darkest curiosity. But how can fascination with real-life murder cases spiral into deadly actions?Are true crime podcasts and shows fueling dangerous fantasies? Can constant exposure to violence blur the line between entertainment and reality? We investigate the chilling case, examine the media’s responsibility, and ask: Does true crime content do more harm than good?In this episode:-Dr. Alex Taek-Gwang Lee, professor of cultural…

According to Malam Isa Muhammad Abbas, the Chief Imam of Wudil, the women in the community feel uncomfortable being attended to by male health workers. “We need more female staff at our health centre,” he said during a town hall meeting in Wudil, Kano, which was organised by Nigeria Health Watch and the Kasham Girls Organisation back in October 2024. A year later, his words, capturing the frustrations of many residents, became the spark for long-awaited change at the Kofar Fada Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). Just months later, in March 2025, the facility underwent renovation, and staff strength grew from…

South Africa were voted the men’s team of the year at the World Rugby awards last year.Having picked up back-to-back Rugby Championships, the world’s number one-ranked team could be picking up the prize again.But what makes the achievement more remarkable is the amount of players head coach Rassie Erasmus has used.”I think we used close to 47 players and I’d love to have given more chances,” he said.Defeats by Australia and New Zealand over the first three games put pressure on Erasmus – but subsequent results made clear the “risk” to develop talent was worth it.Three wins from three games…

Heavy rains continue to disrupt rescue operations in the Himalayan nation as authorities struggle to respond to the crisis.Landslides and flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have killed at least 47 people, blocked roads and washed away bridges in Nepal.Thirty-five people were killed in separate landslides in the Ilam district in the east bordering India, Kalidas Dhauboji, a spokesperson for the Armed Police Force, said on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listNine people were missing after being washed away by floods since Friday and three others were killed in lightning strikes elsewhere in Nepal, he added, as relentless…