Italy Withdraws Personnel from Military Base in Iraq Following Drone Strike

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Read more   Italy has begun withdrawing personnel from a military base in northern  Iraq  after the facility was struck by a drone attack, according to statements from Italian officials and international news agencies. The strike occurred at a base near  Erbil  in the Kurdistan region of Iraq , where Italian troops are stationed as part of international security operations. The facility hosts personnel involved in coalition missions supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces . Italian Defence Minister  Guido Crosetto  confirmed that the attack caused damage to a logistics vehicle but did not result in casualties among the soldiers stationed there.  Officials initially described the incident as a missile strike but later indicated that the base was hit by a drone. Military personnel had reportedly been warned of potential aerial threats before the strike and took shelter, preventing injuries.  Following the incident, Italian authorities said they wo...

West African Examinations Council Releases Provisional Results for WASSCE 2024




The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2024 (Ghana Only Version).

Key Points:

  • A total of 460,611 candidates sat for the exam, representing a 2.66% increase from 2023.
  • The results are available online at the WAEC website (www.waecgh.org).
  • WAEC cautions candidates against fraudsters who promise to upgrade results for a fee.
  • Performance in Mathematics shows an upward trend over the past four years, while performance in English Language, Social Studies, and Integrated Science fluctuates.
  • Some results have been withheld for investigation into alleged irregularities.

Performance Statistics:

  • English Language: 66.86% pass rate
  • Mathematics (Core): 58.77% pass rate
  • Integrated Science: 65.70% pass rate
  • Social Studies: 66.03% pass rate

Irregularities:

  • WAEC has canceled subject results for 4,108 candidates for bringing unauthorized materials into the exam hall.
  • Entire results have been canceled for 483 candidates for possessing mobile phones during the exam.
  • Subject and entire results have been withheld for 990 candidates for various suspected offenses.
  • The results of candidates from 319 schools are still under investigation for alleged collusion.

Conclusion:

WAEC expresses its gratitude to stakeholders for their support in conducting the examination.

Source: West African Examinations Council 

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