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Kurds in Syria, Iraq fight against 'Arabization' with language, but might need to push harder

Both in Syria and Iraq, there are rising reports of pushes for Arabic to become a main language and demographic changes in Kurdish areas, with officials needing to tackle these issues.

  • Kurdish language instruction ended in Syria, sparking protests.
  • Iraq Kurdish official warns of Khanaqin's demographic violation.
  • Syrian and Iraq Kurdish groups need to intensify their fight.

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GAF’s New Recruitment Must Be Safer, Fairer And Beyond Suspicion

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will open its recruitment portal on Friday, September 4, 2026 for eligible Ghanaians seeking to join the military.

  • Ghana Armed Forces to launch recruitment portal on September 4, 2026.
  • Applicants must meet strict criteria: citizenship, fitness, age, height, education.
  • Prioritize fairness and transparency after 2025 stampede tragedy.

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National Security seeks stronger partnership with media

The National Security Secretariat has proposed a new working relationship with the private media, including the establishment of secure channels for rapid verification of information during security…

  • National Security Secretariat proposes stronger partnership with Ghanaian media.
  • Workshop focuses on rapid verification of information during security incidents.
  • Aim to balance national security with press freedom and ethical journalism.

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Meet nine-year-old Nigerian girl teaching maths on TikTok

Nine-year-old Charlotte Muritala from Offa, Kwara State, has attracted attention for using TikTok to teach mathematics to other children. Charlotte, a JSS2 student, developed an interest in mathematics at about the age of five and has since turned her passion for numbers into online lessons using a whiteboard, marker and smartphone.

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Somalia: SNA Probes Video of Soldiers Suffocating Bound Al-Shabaab Suspect

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's military opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday after a video circulated online appeared to show members of the Somali National Army (SNA) abusing a man in custody…

  • Somali National Army investigates video of soldiers suffocating detainee.
  • Footage shows men surrounding man, covering head with plastic bag.
  • SNAF emphasizes violation of Code of Conduct and armed conflict laws.

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Uganda: Tooro Kingdom At Crossroads Over Succession

[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment.

  • Tooro Kingdom faces succession crisis after King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV's death in the U.S.
  • Committee of 21 elders formed to oversee traditional succession process and maintain stability.
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