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Nigerien scientist gets NASA post

Dr Fadji Maina gets NASA post becoming the first Nigerien to do so.

In what is a proud moment for Niger and the continent, Dr. Fadji Maina, a 29 year old hydrologist has become the first Nigerien scientist to work for NASA.

South African protesters force the closure of Clicks store over an advert deemed racist.

And the curious case of Ghana's fake global awards.

(Photo Credit: Berkeley Lab)

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Mon 7 Sep 202019:06GMT
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