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The old saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is truer than ever today. There are many problems that we face now, which—if we deal with them at the source—can be handled effectively and with less suffering. Gun violence among our young people is one of them. Our administration’s historic $89 million investment in New York […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has been elected as the leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision came as heads of state from various West African countries convened at a summit in Bissau, where Tinubu was named as the successor to Guinea-Bissau’s Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Addressing the gathering, President Bola Tinubu […]
In a deeply distressing turn of events, a member of the Yemeni American Community (YAC) in New York City was tragically shot and killed. The incident unfolded when the elder, whose identity remains undisclosed, was innocently walking along a city street, only to be struck by an errant bullet. The heart-wrenching news was first shared […]
Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Central Bank chief entrusted with rescuing Sri Lanka from its financial crisis, revealed that he had previously raised concerns about an impending economic calamity. However, his efforts were met with opposition, leading to his forced retirement. Weerasinghe, who returned last year to assist the nation in navigating the collapse, stated that this […]
Ethiopian startup Kubik, renowned for its groundbreaking technology that transforms plastic waste into construction blocks, has encountered significant obstacles in its quest for financial support. The company, which has garnered multiple awards, including the prestigious AfricaTech award, has struggled to secure funding necessary for its expansion plans. Kubik operates by collecting discarded plastic and categorizing […]
Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), the World Health Organisation and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday announced that 12 African countries would receive the malaria vaccine. In a statement, the agencies stated that the countries would receive 18 million doses of the first-ever vaccine against malaria over the next two years. The vaccine has been […]
Humanity’s failure to draw down planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions — 41 billion tonnes in 2022 — has thrust once-marginal options for capping or reducing CO2 in the atmosphere to centre stage in climate policy and investment. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and direct air capture (DAC) are both complex industrial processes that isolate CO2 but […]
The United Nations has reported a significant increase in severe malnutrition cases in Ethiopia’s war-ravaged Tigray region, predicting a further deterioration of the situation following the suspension of food aid. The UN’s World Food Program and USAID halted food assistance to the second most populous nation in Africa last month, citing widespread diversion of supplies […]
The United Nations (UN) has urged the global community to brace themselves for the consequences of the approaching El Nino phenomenon, stating that this weather pattern, which leads to higher temperatures worldwide, is expected to persist throughout 2023. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate cycle that is typically associated with elevated temperatures across the […]
Former Renault-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn faces another international arrest warrant as French investigators intensify their efforts to bring him to justice. A source close to the case revealed that a second warrant was issued in April by a Paris investigating magistrate after Ghosn failed to appear for charges filed against him last year, including corruption. […]
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir declared on Tuesday that the long-awaited elections, originally scheduled for next year, would proceed as planned, confirming his intention to run for the presidency once again. Salva Kiir, a revered guerrilla commander, has been at the helm of the nation since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan, […]
Relief swept Senegal and its foreign allies on Tuesday after President Macky Sall said he would not seek a contested third term in office, a move that defused fears of further deadly protests. A flood of reaction at home and abroad welcomed the announcement from Sall that after “long consideration” he had decided against running […]
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has stepped in to address a dispute between the South African women’s national team and the country’s football association, according to a source familiar with the matter. The 61-year-old, who hails from South Africa, is set to disclose details of his intervention in Johannesburg […]
Hundreds of Israelis gathered today at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv to voice their opposition to the government’s proposed legal reform, which has sparked widespread controversy. Protesters blew horns, banged drums, and held up signs reading “Democracy will win,” as they blocked the access of vehicles to the airport’s main international arrival and […]
The neighboring country where he was undergoing a routine medical check-up, the Zulu king, Misuzulu Zulu, vehemently denied rumors of poisoning and asserted that he is in good health. The 48-year-old monarch, who assumed the throne last year following the passing of his father, Goodwill Zwelithini, found himself embroiled in a contentious dispute over royal […]
Senegal’s President Macky Sall, known for his soft-spoken demeanor, surprised the nation on Monday with his announcement that he would not seek a controversial third term in office. Despite his calm demeanor, observers suggest that Sall possesses an underlying stubbornness and hidden fire. Cheikh Yerim Seck, author of a book on life in Senegal under […]
Tthe interior ministry of France announced on Tuesday that the level of violence during overnight protests had significantly decreased by half within a span of 24 hours. This comes after a week of intense riots triggered by the fatal shooting of a teenager by the police during a routine traffic stop. According to official reports, […]
President Macky Sall has officially declared that he will not seek a third term in office. His decision, which was made public during a televised address, puts an end to widespread speculation about his political ambitions and is expected to assuage fears of democratic backslide in the West African nation. President Sall, in his address, […]
Our city’s budget reflects our values, and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we navigated many significant financial challenges and have reached a budget agreement with our colleagues on the City Council—a budget that is smart, strategic and fiscally responsible, a budget that advances our administration’s Working People’s Agenda, […]
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition leader in Senegal, has urged the public to gather in large numbers before President Macky Sall’s highly anticipated speech. The address, scheduled for Monday, is expected to reveal whether Sall will seek a controversial third term in office. Expressing his concerns on social media Sunday night, Sonko emphasized the importance […]