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Pope Francis has commemorated the 41 people who were killed in the latest migrant boat accident in the Mediterranean Sea off the Italian island of Lampedusa. “Let us not remain indifferent to these tragedies, and let us pray for the victims and their families,” the pope wrote on Twitter on Thursday. The boat had set […]
African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) has announced a date for the upcoming AAWIC Educational Film Symposium. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Terra Renee, President of African American Women in Cinema, on Wednesday August 19, 2023. According to the statement, the event, taking place on Saturday 19, 2023, will be held […]
As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a safer place to live, work, and raise a family, and now, after a little over a year and a half in office, we continue to see the results. Shootings are down an incredible 27% through […]
In the opening matches of the South African league season, the country’s top three clubs experienced varying outcomes. Reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, secured a 2-1 victory against Sekhukhune United, with both teams seeing a player sent off during the intense clash. Namibian Peter Shalulile and new signing Lucas Ribeiro shone for Sundowns, both finding the […]
Ousmane Sonko, the jailed Senegalese opposition leader, who has been on a hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to a hospital in Dakar on Sunday. The hospitalization was confirmed by his lawyer and supporters. Sonko’s party, PASTEF, released a statement stating that he was admitted for emergency care, but they […]
A minibus carrying 24 people plunged into a ravine on Sunday, resulting in the loss of all lives onboard. The incident occurred while the passengers were en route to a weekly market in the town of Demnate, situated in the central province of Azilal. Local authorities reported that the minibus overturned on a bend along […]
Niger has taken the decision to close its airspace due to the “threat of intervention” as the junta continues to defy a deadline set by the West African bloc ECOWAS. The bloc demanded the junta to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum or face potential military action. The ultimatum was issued a week ago, with […]
A high-ranking Ethiopian official has accused the Amhara militia of attempting to overthrow both the regional and federal governments. The accusation comes in the wake of days of intense fighting, leading authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region. The clashes between Fano militiamen and the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) have persisted […]
Senegal’s parliament has passed a vote on Saturday, granting two prominent opposition figures the right to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The proposal, which received overwhelming support with 124 votes in favor and only one against, allows individuals with prior convictions who have been either pardoned or amnestied to run for office. As a […]
The possibility of a military intervention by Nigeria in neighboring Niger has sparked mounting opposition from political leaders in the country. President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of a threatened intervention against junta leaders in Niger has prompted calls from Nigerian political figures to reconsider the move. The ECOWAS regional bloc, of which Nigeria is a key […]
French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed concerns over the recent coup in Niger, stating that it will undermine the fight against resurgent terror groups in Africa’s Sahel region. The coup, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, has drawn strong criticism from France, which has 1,500 troops deployed in Niger for anti-terror operations. Lecornu praised the […]
The commencement of Liberia’s presidential and legislative election campaign marked the beginning of a critical period for the West African nation. President George Weah, the former football star who was elected in 2017 amidst high hopes, is seeking a second six-year term. The country faces significant economic challenges, having been affected by an Ebola epidemic […]
Ethiopia’s federal government on Friday declared a “state of emergency” as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local fighters from the northern region of Amhara. “It has become necessary to declare a state of emergency as a situation has emerged where it has become difficult to control this unacceptable movement under current law,” […]
Humanitarian operations to rescue migrants attempting the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea do not encourage further crossings, a modeling study said on Thursday. The finding contradicts claims that charity-run ships which find and save migrants in the Mediterranean incentivize people to risk their lives trying to get to the European Union. Instead, migrants are […]
Sierra Leone’s president on Thursday called for “unity” and “dialogue” to overcome deep divisions over the disputed June 24 elections, speaking at the state opening of parliament, which the opposition boycotted. In his address, Julius Maada Bio also admitted to “logistical limitations” during the general elections and said a committee comprising members of civil society […]
Mnangagwa, 80, who is seeking a second presidential term on August 23, has been on a ribbon-cutting spree as he attempts to portray himself as a go-getter and reassure voters about the state of the economy. He opened a coal mine on Monday and a clinic on Wednesday, before heading to the northwestern town of […]
As the political landscape of Senegal remains in flux, the nation is facing a period of uncertainty, seven months ahead of the crucial presidential election. With incumbent President Macky Sall confirming that he will not seek a third term and his primary opponent, Ousmane Sonko, facing indictments and custody, the field of clear front-runners has […]
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday co-chaired the 3rd edition of the Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council Meeting with his Senegalese counterpart President Macky Sall held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo. The presidential Council Session was preceded by the ministerial committee meeting on 31st July 2023 and an experts meeting on 30th and […]
Last week, we announced our plan to take down unsightly sidewalk sheds and reclaim our streets. Sidewalk sheds — which many New Yorkers also known as scaffolding — are the ugly green and metal boxes that cover our sidewalks. They block the sunlight, keep pedestrians away from businesses, and are a magnet for illegal activity. […]
A coordinated effort by security forces has resulted in the dismantling of an illegal oil refining operation in Owahwa community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South Nigeria. The operation, carried out on Saturday 29th July, 2023, involved the Nigerian Army’s 181 Amphibious Battalion, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and […]