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The Ethiopian government delegation and rival Tigray forces have decided to meet in South Africa for the first formal peace talks since war broke out two years ago. A statement released by Ethiopia’s government said, “The government of Ethiopia views the talks as an opportunity to peacefully resolve the conflict and consolidate the improvement of […]

A Nigerian court has ordered a final seizure of two properties and cars owned by former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, the country’s economic crimes commission said on Monday, in the latest ruling related to graft allegations against her. Alison-Madueke was a key figure in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan who served as petroleum […]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested the constitutional change to guarantee the right to wear a headscarf in the civil service, schools, and universities should be decided through a referendum. “If you have the courage, come on, let’s put this to a referendum,” he said in a televised address. “Let the nation make the […]

India’s space agency says its rocket has successfully put 36 internet satellites into orbit for UK-based satellite company OneWeb after months of delay due to the war in Ukraine. The platforms went up on a GSLV rocket from Sriharikota island in India. OneWeb’s efforts to deploy its telecommunications network had been on hold since March […]

The Republic of Iraq has confirmed that OPEC+ oil production quotas is attached to market stability and requirements. According to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry “it is following the responses of OPEC+ decision on oil production cuts and its repercussions”. It added that the approach adopted within the group reflects a technical vision attached to oil […]

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has disclosed a plan to provide $1 million to assist and support the people affected by floods in Nigeria. The unusually heavy rainfall and resulting flooding has affected nearly 2.8 million people across the country. In addition, many homes have been damaged or completely […]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ordered the country’s three remaining nuclear power stations to keep operating until mid-April, as the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hurts the economy. Originally Germany planned to phase out all three by the end of this year. Scholz’s order overruled the Greens in his coalition, who wanted […]

Tigrayan forces have admitted that Ethiopian troops have taken control of the strategic city of Shire. The news comes as diplomats grow increasingly worried about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war. With an airport, and being a staging post to the regional capital, the loss of Shire is a significant blow. This is […]

The Chinese government has opened police stations in Nigeria and in over 20 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa in its effort to tackle the increasing criminal activities of its citizens abroad. This was contained in an investigative statement titled, ‘110 Overseas Chinese Transnational Policing Gone Wild.’ It was widely reported that the […]

Top Adams administration officials opened the door Tuesday to indefinitely housing Latin American migrants in a tent camp on Randalls Island, walking back a previous time-restricted policy as questions mount about other aspects of the controversial facility, including how much it’ll cost taxpayers. In announcing the tent plan last month, Mayor Adams’ team said migrants […]

A county in Florida that was slammed by Hurricane Ian has reported more than two dozen flesh-eating bacteria cases in the aftermath of the devastating storm. Lee County has seen 26 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in the last three weeks, leading to six deaths. The bacteria enters the body through open wounds and kills about […]

As New York City grapples with how to better support the influx of students from asylum-seeking families hailing from South American countries, schools are looking for more bilingual educators and social workers. They’re also trying to get clothes and food to families in need. But getting there isn’t simple. At least 5,500 new students living […]

Jews have a reputation of being smart. Indeed, if you look at the list of Nobel Prize laureates, you will notice that Jewish sounding names are far more common than their share of the world’s population. There is also the famous wisdom of King Solomon, who was regarded as the wisest of men. However, if […]

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that thousands of malnourished boys and girls in Somalia were at risk of dying. While giving the warning on Tuesday October 18, 2022, the agency urged donors to step up support. UNICEF’s spokesperson, James Elder, told journalists in Geneva that without greater action and investment, “we are facing […]

Gambia Police have arrested ten suspects for alleged robbery. According to the police, the suspects were arrested following numerous reports of incessant robberies and theft cases at Dalaba Estate. The Bravo company of the Police Intervention Unit led by Sgt 3833 Camara and re-enforced by SI Yarbo raided the said estate leading to the arrest […]

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered the integration of vocational skills in over 2,775 Sangaya centres widely known in the northern part of Nigeria as Almajiri schools and 451 Islamiyya Schools across the State. Zulum gave the order on Tuesday October 18, 2022. The order was given at the Government House when he […]

Senegal captain, Sadio Mane, has won Socrates Award after finishing second in the 2022 Ballon d’O. Mane was given the Socrates award on Monday night at the 2022 Ballon D’or. Mane, who plays for Germany giants Bayern Munich, is the first recipient of the award that identifies the best social initiative by committee champion. The […]

The test website for the student debt relief application in the United States has gone live. The Department of Education launched a beta test ahead of the official rollout later this month. President Biden announced the program expected to impact 40 million Americans this summer, but several legal challenges could jeopardize the plan. Applications likely […]

Kanye West is turning to another social media platform. The rapper, whose Instagram account was recently restricted and Twitter page was temporarily locked over antisemitic posts, has agreed to obtain the conservative platform Parler, the company announced Monday. “In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we […]

There is significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II, according to a new report by environmental investigation consultants. The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant raised by […]