U.S EQUIPMENT, EXPERTS ARRIVE AT KENYA EBOLA FACILITY DESPITE COURT ORDER, PROTESTS. (PHOTO).

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 U.S equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. ​government is continuing to build an Ebola quarantine facility despite protests and Kenyan court orders blocking it, according to flight data and officials. At least two ‌people have been killed in protests in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki, home to the Kenyan air force base where the U.S. military is building a 50-bed unit for Americans who might be exposed to the virus, which has infected hundreds in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A Kenyan court first ordered work on the Ebola facility to be suspended on May ​28, yet U.S. military flights into Nanyuki continued in the days that followed, according to data from flight-tracking service Flightradar24. The planes have brought in technical ​equipment as well as dozens of physicians, engineers, lab experts and construction work...

LAGOS HOSTS AFRO-BRAZILIAN SUMMIT AHEAD OF FANTI CARNIVAL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LAGOS HOSTS AFRO-BRAZILIAN SUMMIT AHEAD OF FANTI CARNIVAL


The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has hosted the Afro-Brazilian Economic and Cultural Exchange Summit in preparation for the upcoming Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, 6th April 2026.


The summit, held at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026, was attended by key stakeholders from Nigeria and Brazil to strengthen bilateral relations and promote cultural and economic collaboration.


The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. At the Summit, Mrs Adebopo Oyekan-Ismaila highlighted the importance of leveraging shared heritage to drive economic growth and cultural diplomacy.


The summit featured insightful panel sessions centred on the creative economy, cultural exchange, and heritage preservation. Discussions explored the growing role of film and storytelling in documenting history and educating younger generations about their cultural roots.


Panellists also examined the importance of heritage preservation and cultural diplomacy, with particular emphasis on safeguarding monuments and integrating Afro-Brazilian influences into architecture to prevent cultural extinction.


Participants further engaged in robust conversations on expanding trade and investment opportunities, strengthening tourism, and fostering collaboration within the creative industry as viable tools for sustainable development.


The summit provided a dynamic platform for creatives, business leaders, cultural experts, and investors to exchange ideas and build meaningful partnerships that will enhance both economic and cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil.


The Afro-Brazilian Economic and Cultural Exchange Summit underscored the deep-rooted historical connections between both nations while setting the stage for a vibrant and culturally enriching Fanti Carnival.


The event was attended by Directors and officials of the Ministry, alongside distinguished guests from various sectors.

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