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The campaign for the presidential election on April 11 started on Friday in Benin. In the face of outgoing President Patrice Talon, no strong opponent. Major opposition figures have been disqualified by the National Autonomous Election Commission (Cena) and the Constitutional Court. A vote for which Patrice Talon is leading, after all a very active campaign on the ground. The posters have flourished, but the offer is small, there are only three candidates and their running mates. Today's poster is the result of…

In African, Indian, and many European cultures, legumes are a staple in many meals. Lentils are one of the most powerful legumes, and is considered one of the most domesticated crops with evidence of human consumption dating back to 13,000 BC, says chef and certified nutritionist Serena Poon. They're jam-packed with nutrients and essential needs for our body to perform at its highest capacity, and they offer plenty of flavor variety for different palettes. From brown and green to red and yellow (and even beluga), you can…

Oh, candy. It's truly a sweet treat that brings on all the nostalgia, reminding you of the days when you would fill with excitement at finding a piece in your lunchbox. And while having a piece of candy here or there once in a while is harmless for the most part, there are just some candies you shouldn't even bother ever having in your snack drawer. One piece can quickly turn into many pieces and you don't need these little diet-derailers around. But which candies are truly the worst of the worst? Well, we rounded…

From the type served in movie theater buckets to the kind you make at home, there's no denying that popcorn is one of America's most popular snacks. However, even if you consider yourself a regular kernel connoisseur, there's plenty about this beloved food you likely don't know—particularly when it comes to your health. If you're a fan of this poppable snack, there's a surprising popcorn side effect you may not be aware of: eating popcorn may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. "Popcorn is a whole…

In Rwanda, observers close to Paul Kagame's government welcome progress on the conclusions of the Duclert report on the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda. But they emphasize that this is not necessarily enough. Jean-Paul Kimonyo is a researcher and former adviser to President Paul Kagame. He believes that the Duclert report clarifies the dynamics between the French decision-makers at the time and what happened in Rwanda. However, he emphasizes a gap between the content of the report and its conclusion, which excludes the idea of…

In northeastern Nigeria, the large city of Maiduguri is once again deprived of electricity after sabotage of electrical infrastructure on Saturday, March 27, by the jihadists. This is the second time in a few months that the electricity grid supplying the capital of Borno State has been cut by the men of the Boko Haram group, who are active in the region. The jihadists blew up two power transmission towers on the high-voltage line connecting the city of Maiduguri with Damaturu, one of their strongholds. This attack,…

Aan idin baro e, waa Jean-Pierre Adams. Wuxuu u ciyaari jiray kooxda reer France ee PSG, laakiin waxa uu ku jiraa taariikhda adduunyada, waana mucjiso, sababtoo ah, muddo 39 sannadood ah ayuu koomo ku jiraa. Jean-Pierre Adams ayuu soo gaadhay dhaawac markii ay taariikhdu ahayd March 17, 2982kii, waxaanu wali ku jiraa koomo illaa maalinkan maanta ah isagoo nool. Sariirta dusheeda ayuu ku gaboobay, waxaanay maanta da’diisu tahay 73 jir. Jean-Pierre Adams ayaa qalliin lagaga sameeyey jilibka kaddib dhaawacaas, laakiin…

Xiddiga reer Germany ee Toni Kroos ayaa ka fadhiisanaya ciyaaraha caalamiga ah, waxaanu raacayaa dariiqa tababaraha xulka dalkaas ee Joachom Low oo dhowaan shaaciyey inuu hawlgab ka noqonayo tababarenimada xulka Germany. Toni Kroos oo ka mid ah ciyaartoyda ugu wanaagsan ee xulka Jarmalka ee waqtigan ayaa si lama filaan ah u tiirinaya kabaha kubadda cagta, gaar ahaan kuwa ciyaaraha caalamiga, waxaanu ku koobnaan doonaa naadiyada. Laacibkan oo ay da’diisu tahay 31 jir ayay layaab noqonaysaa in laga maqlo warka ah in uu…

The leader of the Somali jihadist group for the Shebabs released a second message in a month on Saturday night. In a speech to his supporters, Ahmed Diriye attacks Djibouti in particular this time, targeting "American and French interests" in the country. And he also accuses the Djibouti president. This is not the first time the Shebabs have attacked Djibouti. Their targets are the many foreign military bases - French and American, but also Italian, Japanese, Turkish and Chinese - which the country hosts. Their latest…

Xulka qaranka England ayaa hoggaanka u qabtay Group-KA I ee isreeb-reebka Koobka Adduunka kaddib markii ay guul raaxo leh ka gaadheen Albania oo ay marti u ahaayeen. Laba gool oo ay kala dhaliyeen Harry Kane iyo Mason Mount oo labadii qaybood ee ciyaarta shabaqa soo kala taabtay, waxaanay sidaas England ku noqotay xulka hoggaaminaya hormadooda iyagoo yeeshay lix dhibcood oo ay ka urursadeen laba kulan oo ay ciyaareen. Harry Kane ayaa qaybtii hore madax ku qabtay kubbad uu dhinaca bidix kasoo qaaday difaaca Manchester…