Nigerians are looking forward to the 2023 elections for many and varied reasons. However, other people are interested in the elections and their outcomes for several reasons. Globalisation and its ever-increasing tendency for inter-dependency of nations have brought to the fore the interests of global economic and power players in the Nigerian elections. Nigeria is at a crossroads and in a volatile state with heightened insecurity, insurgency, terrorist incursions, secessionist agitations and a melting economic situation. So will the much anticipated polls "Bend the curve?" here's a report from Abuja

World of Africa| Nigeria polls 2023: Opposition coalition alleges 'fraud'

In July, the UN Health agency designated monkeypox as a global emergency and appealed to the world to support African countries, so that the catastrophic vaccine inequity that plagued the outbreak of covid-19 wouldn't get repeated. But the global spike in monkepox infection has had little impact on Africa. No rich countries have shared vaccines or treatments with Africa, and some experts fear interest may soon evaporate But why is this the case when it comes to the continent, or rather this often forsaken part of the world?

World of Africa | Africa's 'vaccine inequity'

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After three years of COVID hiatus, Uganda's infamous music and dance festival is back. The Nyege Nyege festival was a major hit this year. The extravaganza was hosted on the banks of the Nile river and attracted over 10 thousand of visitors. Here's a report from Kampala.

World of Africa | Return of Uganda's 'immoral' festival

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet again raked up the Kashmir issue at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Turkish President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue during UN General Assembly address

A Hong Kong man who played a harmonica to a crowd outside the British consulate during Elizabeth II's funeral was arrested for sedition. He was playing British national anthem and "Glory To Hong Kong".

Hong Kong charges harmonica player with sedition law at Queen vigil

Marvel Studios has been facing backlash for adding Israeli superhero Sabra to its new Captain America movie. The flak came for the anti-Palestine character which was first introduced in 1980 Hulk comics. Here's everything you need to know about the Marvel's new Israeli superhero.

Why is Marvel in trouble for its new Israeli superhero?

Japanese car manufacturer Honda asked hundreds of employees to pay back part of the bonuses after claiming it overpaid them. The employees at the Honda motor Factory in Ohio will have to return part of their bonuses by tomorrow, 22nd September.

World Business Watch | Honda to employees: Return extra bonus

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced military mobilisation and called out NATO allies. He said, NATO wants to start a war against our country and West is cultivating hatred for decades.

'NATO wants to start a war against our country,' says Russian President Vladimir Putin

The tech giant Apple is raising its in-app purchase prices. Meanwhile, the new rule will come into effect from October 5th, the company has not provided any formal reasoning for this move. The new prices will affect consumers in Chile, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland South Korea and all territories that is using the Euro currency.

Apple increases in-app purchase prices; South Korea to witness 20% to 25% price hike

Pakistan officials have said they're at risk of losing control of the spread of infections in the country this after an intense Monsoon inundated large parts of Pakistan. The rampant spread of water-borne diseases is making the situation worse in Pakistan.

WION Climate Tracker: Waterborne diseases rise in flood-hit Pakistan, death toll rises to 318

Hurricane Fiona created havoc in the island of Puerto Rico and authorities tried to rebuild power grid. Hurricane caused catastrophic flooding and homes & businesses are left without power.

WION Climate Tracker: Hurricane Fiona aftermath in Puerto Rico; leaves behind trail of destruction

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