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Posts contrast the nation's vibrant flag with contaminated waterways like the Tano River, polluted by galamsey—illegal small-scale gold mining using mercury and cyanide that has damaged over 60% of rivers, forests, and water supplies for millions. Communities face health risks, child drownings in pits, business closures, and crop failures, as noted by doctors and the Paediatric Society of Ghana. President Mahama's recent address promised operations in hotspots, prosecutions, and targeting major operators, but activists say action remains too slow while rivers stay brown.

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During Ghana Month celebrations on March 3, people shared striking images of the proud red, gold, and green flag next to rivers turned sickly yellow by illegal mining.

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Users on X argue that anti-Zionism is inherently antisemitic because it denies Jewish national rights and equates to opposing Israel's existence as a nation. Others counter that criticizing the Israeli government, opposing Zionism, or condemning alleged genocide and oppression of Palestinians does not equate to antisemitism. The discussion includes references to biblical restoration of Israel, historical impacts on Jewish communities, and accusations of genocide against Semitic peoples.

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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, leading the Democratic race for attorney general, described herself as arguing at the Supreme Court in the 2024 Trump v. Anderson case to disqualify Donald Trump under the 14th Amendment. Supreme Court transcripts confirm Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson delivered the oral arguments on February 8, 2024, while Attorney General Phil Weiser's office filed the briefs; Griswold was a named party but did not participate orally. Critics like legal analyst Scott Robinson call her statements a misrepresentation, especially as rivals with extensive courtroom experience highlight her limited record ahead of party caucuses this month, though her campaign insists 'argue' can mean broader involvement and she leads in polls.

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Jena Griswold has touted her role in the Trump ballot case as arguing before the Supreme Court. But records show someone else spoke for Colorado that day.

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The third Civil Society Week kicked off Monday at the European Economic and Social Committee's Jacques Delors building in Brussels, running through Thursday in hybrid format. Civil society groups, youth activists, policymakers, and journalists are focusing on people, democracy, and resilience amid rising inequalities, geopolitical tensions, and fading trust in institutions. Keynote speaker Katherine Zappone called for strengthening civic space, while sessions cover education for citizenship, social cohesion, housing, media resilience, and funding for civic initiatives. Organizers hope to turn discussions into policy actions for a more inclusive Europe.

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EESC President Séamus Boland opened the event by warning that squeezing civil society weakens democracy itself. Attendees from across Europe gathered to tackle these very risks head-on.

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A picture showing the Edo State Governor greeting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has gone viral on Nigerian social media. The image prompted widespread online debate about political hierarchy, dignity, and influencers accepting paid gigs.

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Built in the late 1970s as headquarters for Nigeria's Social Insurance Trust Fund, the brutalist Ile Nla complex in Ijanikin halted construction around 1982 after the federal capital moved to Abuja. Sitting idle for over 40 years on a two-acre site now worth N50 billion, it draws frustration over lost potential amid Nigeria's many unfinished projects. Residents recall playing basketball on its 18th floor or dodging area boys there, while ideas range from turning it into flats or a tech hub.

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A towering concrete skeleton in Lagos has locals sharing stories of childhood climbs and hidden adventures inside its unfinished halls.

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Posted early Thursday by @AsakyGRN, the nearly two-minute clip mixes Quranic recitation and Pidgin English, racking up over 47,000 views, 650 likes, and 300 replies. Nigerians mostly roast his confident delivery with quips like 'See how person papa they fool with confidence' and IQ jabs, while skeptics note the Kaaba's real-world security with 40,000 guards and historical Saudi-U.S. ties during threats. A few defend with Islamic tradition, citing Quran and hadith prophecies of future destruction, as regional tensions from U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran heighten worries for the holy site—which has been rebuilt many times after disasters.

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A Nigerian man stands by a dusty fence, passionately declaring that no bombs can touch the Kaaba because massive angels guard it. His video quickly pulled in laughs, memes, and a handful of earnest agreements.

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Ali Larijani, 67, took over day-to-day operations in January 2026 as protests demanded an end to Islamic rule; he directed security forces that used live fire and arrests, leading to thousands dead according to human rights groups. After Supreme Leader Khamenei's assassination in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, Larijani filled the leadership vacuum on an Interim Council, drawing on his background as former parliament speaker and Khamenei ally. His academic roots—a computer science degree and PhD in Western philosophy from Tehran University—sparked online surprise, with some praising Iran's educated elite and others decrying the irony of a Kant expert overseeing repression.

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A philosopher with a PhD on Kant's ideas now directs Iran's brutal response to massive protests and steers the nation after its leader's assassination.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced on January 13 the end of Temporary Protected Status for 700 to 2,500 Somali nationals, citing improved conditions in Somalia after decades of extensions since 1991. The move affects a small portion of the U.S.'s 98,000 Somali immigrants, concentrated in Minnesota's community of 80,000 to 100,000, most of whom hold other legal statuses. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that those who don't respect U.S. values aren't welcome, drawing both cheers from supporters of deportation and backlash from critics highlighting immigration divides.

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A Minnesota mall video of women calling America 'stolen land' has fueled heated reactions as the March 17 deadline for Somali TPS holders to leave looms.

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On February 28, software engineer and NYSC member Charles Mbaogu described how Ladegboye Police Station officers stopped his car, searched his phone, accused him of being a 'Yahoo boy,' and demanded $1,000 from his crypto account. They held him and his girlfriend for six hours, driving them around, until verifying his innocence through calls to his colleague and employer—releasing them without money but after his girlfriend jumped from the moving vehicle in panic, bruising her leg. Lagos Police quickly summoned the officers, disciplining three by Monday, with spokespeople apologizing and praising Mbaogu's courage in reporting. His case underscores profiling risks for young professionals during Nigeria's anti-fraud efforts.

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Charles Mbaogu and his girlfriend just wanted to drive from Ikeja to Epe. Instead, a routine traffic stop turned into hours of fear, with officers calling him a fraudster and tearing his NYSC ID.

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Infantino stepped in after the FIFA corruption scandal that ended Sepp Blatter's reign, promising reforms that supporters say delivered: revenues over $7 billion, billions invested in grassroots via FIFA Forward, tech like VAR, and expanded events including the 48-team 2026 World Cup. Confederations from Brazil to Africa thanked him for infrastructure, anti-racism efforts, and youth programs, while critics highlight player union clashes, high ticket prices, and ethics concerns. Re-elected unopposed through 2027, his leadership faces its next test with the massive North American tournament ahead.

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On the exact anniversary of his 2016 election, Gianni Infantino received global praise from football leaders, legends like Totti and Puyol, and even Tom Brady for growing the game.

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Executive Order 9 of 2026, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and effective February 13, stops NNPC Limited from taking a 30 percent management fee and other deductions on profit oil and gas. These funds, including royalty oil and gas flaring penalties, will now flow directly into the Federation Account for federal, state, and local governments. The reform aims to boost transparency, free up over N1 trillion annually for security, education, and healthcare, and has drawn widespread online praise—though the oil workers' union warns of job risks and investor concerns.

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President Tinubu took a firm stand against oil sector leakages, directing all government revenues straight to Nigeria's shared Federation Account. It's a move he says puts the people first.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun replaced his civilian attire with a military uniform and declared Hezbollah's activities illegal and outside state authority. He announced a clear military confrontation against Hezbollah, stating that only the state controls decisions on war and peace.

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