South African President Cleared of $580k Farm Cash Theft Scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exonerated of all charges related to a high-profile burglary scandal that nearly jeopardized...
Month: June 2023
Editorial: Understanding the Significance of Eid-ul-Adha in the Muslim Community
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds immense importance for Muslims worldwide. This significant Islamic holiday is celebrated...
Israel harnesses technology to assist farmers
Amid the escalating challenges posed by climate change and global population growth, Israeli technology offers an array of inventions and...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Risky Business Kills. We Can Stop It
Last week, our city witnessed two tragedies that could have been prevented: A deadly fire at an e-bike shop and...
Anger persists year after fatal Spain-Morocco border tragedy
The tragic incident that occurred one year ago at the Spain-Morocco border, resulting in the deaths of at least 23...
Zimbabwe’s carbon credit takeover raises concerns among locals, investors
In the early morning light, Peter Mudenda scans the dirt road encircled by mopane trees, searching for signs of elephants....
Senegal sheep farmers face instability following unrest
Sheep farmers in Senegal are facing increased instability due to recent unrest in the country. The violence, triggered by the...
Terrorist attack strikes military base in Somalia amid AU troop drawdown
Terrorists from the Al-Shabaab group has launched an attack on a military base in Somalia on Wednesday, coinciding with the...
President Mnangagwa assures ‘peace’ as election looms
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has submitted his candidacy papers on Wednesday, expressing confidence that Zimbabwe's upcoming elections would proceed peacefully despite...
Trial of Guinea’s ex-Dictator Camara delayed Again, casting doubt on justice for massacre victims
The long-awaited trial of Moussa Dadis Camara, the former dictator of Guinea, for his involvement in a 2009 massacre, has...
Nigeria struggles to establish dominance in African eSports
A professional gamer from Lagos has emerged victorious in a thrilling "Street Fighter" battle, eliciting thunderous cheers from the crowd....
IMF, World Bank face pressure to increase climate change financing
Top officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are under scrutiny as they join economic leaders...
Ukraine’s ground perspective on counter-offensive
As Ukraine's counter-offensive surpasses one week, Kyiv reports modest gains in its struggle to reclaim territory from entrenched Russian forces....
Refugee team flag bearer from Iran shines at European games
Kasra Mehdipournejad, a taekwondo specialist and a refugee from Iran, is set to make his mark as the flag bearer...
Military junta in Mali lodges formal complaint of ‘espionage’ against UN mission
Military junta in Mali lodges formal complaint of 'espionage' against UN mission Mali's ruling junta has lodged a complaint of...
Nigeria qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations
In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Nigeria secured their place in the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with...
Rower ends EU tour to expose waterway pollution
A courageous explorer concluded an independent rowing expedition across Europe on Sunday, with the purpose of exposing the pollution plaguing...
Uruguay abandons plan to melt, recast Nazi bronze
Uruguayan authorities have decided to reverse their previous plans to melt down a bronze eagle recovered from a sunken Nazi...
UN to adopt historic high seas treaty to protect marine ecosystems
The United Nations has disclosed a plan to adopt the world's first international treaty aimed at safeguarding the high seas,...
African asylum seekers in Cyprus find hope in Music of Gambian artist
In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the sound of African drums resonates each week, offering Ibrahim Kamara a momentary respite...
Uganda school attack leaves 41 dead, sparking fear, grief
In a devastating act of violence, militants launched a brutal attack on a school in western Uganda, resulting in the...
Kosovo tensions escalate, NATO reaffirms peacekeepers’ commitment
Amid mounting tensions and the detention of three Kosovo police officers by Serbia, NATO emphasized the resolute dedication of its...
Ramaphosa urges Putin to resolve Ukraine conflict through diplomacy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed a clear message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The message on Saturday...
Deadly militant attack at Ugandan school claims 41 lives
Officials have confirmed 41 casualties as militants linked to Islamic State attacked Ugandan school In a devastating assault on a...
Malian Junta conducts referendum on new constitution
On Sunday, Malian citizens will participate in a vote to pass judgment on the constitution proposed by the ruling junta,...
Famed Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg dies at 92
Daniel Ellsberg, the famed whistleblower responsible for leaking the classified "Pentagon Papers" that exposed the truth about the Vietnam War,...
Putin declares end of “ugly Neo-Colonialism”
President Vladimir Putin declared the end of "neo-colonialism" in global politics and commended Russia's economic strategy after strained relations with...
Mali calls for immediate termination of UN mission
On Friday, Mali's foreign minister made a plea to the UN Security Council, calling for the prompt withdrawal of the...
Trip to China aims at ‘avoiding miscalculations’ — Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his intention to visit China in order to foster improved communication, address misperceptions,...
Canada court upholds pact on returning asylum seekers to US
Canada's Supreme Court has upheld an immigration agreement that permits authorities to deny entry to asylum seekers arriving from the...
NATO aims to strengthen ties with Ukraine at summit, no membership offer
According to the The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance will enhance political connections with Ukraine during...
‘Francocide’: A New term in the language battle of the French far-right
When a mentally ill Algerian woman killed a 12-year-old child in Paris last year, the far-right ideologue Eric Zemmour wasted...
Residents deterred by grim state of bomb shelters in Kyiv
In Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv, the dilapidated condition of bomb shelters is dissuading residents from seeking refuge. A decaying...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Summer Streets is Coming to All Five Boroughs
In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as...
Water restrictions imposed in Southern UK as drinking water demand soars
Authorities announced on Friday that millions of residents in southern parts of Britain will be prohibited from using garden hoses...
US lawmakers demand transparency in PGA-LIV merger
A congressional investigation was initiated on Thursday regarding the unexpected merger between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, with...
Overfishing pushes reef sharks toward extinction: study
Overfishing is driving coral reef sharks towards extinction, according to a global study out Thursday that signals far greater peril...
3D app uncovers lost Mughrabi quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City
A new mobile phone application launched on Thursday has reconstructed the lost Mughrabi quarter of Jerusalem's Old City in a...
EU stays firm on Assad as donors contribute $6.1 billion for Syrians
International donors, led by the European Union (EU), have pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) in support of Syrian refugees....
Hospital reports siblings rescued in Colombian Amazon showing improvements in health
Four Indigenous children who were rescued in the Colombian Amazon last week after spending 40 days in the jungle are...
Nigeria implements currency exchange reform, floats naira
Nigeria's central bank has announced the elimination of the country's multiple exchange rate system and the adoption of a floating...
Singapore “progressively deploys” more patrol robots to streets
Singapore is set to increase the presence of police robots on its streets, according to an announcement made by the...
UN nuclear chief says situation ‘serious’ at Ukraine plant
United Nations (UN) nuclear chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday said the situation at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant in...
Charges follow India wrestlers’ protests against sporting chief
Five months after India's top women wrestlers accused their politically powerful federation chief of sexual harassment and sparked a nationwide...
Opposition candidate in Sierra Leone demands resignation of electoral commission
Samura Kamara, the opposition candidate in Sierra Leone's upcoming presidential elections, has called for the resignation of the electoral commission. ...
Iranian president embarks on tour to strengthen ties between Iran, Nicaragua
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has embarked on a tour of Latin American countries under US sanctions, aiming to strengthen ties...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shatters Philippines
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has shattered Phillipine. According to the US Geological Survey, the seismic event happened on Thursday June...
Nigeria’s president suspends anti-corruption chief amid probe
Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken the step of suspending the country's anti-corruption chief as part of an ongoing...
Boat accident claims over 100 lives in Nigeria
More than 100 people have lost their lives in a devastating boat accident in north central Nigeria. The incident occurred...
South Africa clinic aims to secure Penguins’ future
A small fish is dangled in front of an emaciated penguin in a South African clinic, enticing the bird to...