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Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)The Nigerian Senate was on high alert Wednesday after armed men interrupted a session at Nigeria’s parliament, stealing its mace. The men were allegedly led by suspended lawmaker Ovie Omo-Agege who seized the symbol of authority from the upper legislative chambers sitting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, the Senate said. The incident was branded “an act of treason” by… Read more »

JOHANNESBURG – New malaria infections could be aided by blood transfusions, scientists have warned, emphasising the need for higher screening standards to save patients. In a new study, researchers from the Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN) found that as many as 25 percent of blood bank supplies in sub-Saharan Africa contain malaria parasites. This could be a big risk as… Read more »