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Protesters breached police lines and forcefully entered Kenya’s parliament complex, sparking chaos and prompting a swift response from security forces. Live footage broadcasted on local television showed smoke emanating from a section of the parliament building, indicating a fire had broken out. Reports from the scene indicated clashes between demonstrators and police resulted in injuries,…
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump over abortion rights on the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Biden expressed his disapproval of Trump’s influence on the court’s decision. “Two years ago today, Donald Trump’s…
Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new resource and evidence-based report on labour migration in Nigeria. This announcement was made by Dr. Vanessa Phala, Director of the ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, and Liaison Office for ECOWAS, during a news conference in Abuja. The event was organized by the ILO,…
The European Union (EU) Heads of Delegation accredited to West African countries have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening partnerships with their host nations, with a particular focus on Nigeria. During a reception organized in Nigeria, the EU envoys emphasized their commitment to this goal. Samuela Isopi, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and the…
American rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Miami on Thursday on suspicion of disorderly intoxication and trespassing following an altercation on a boat. The incident occurred at the Miami Beach Marina, where police responded to reports of a disturbance on a yacht. Officers observed Scott shouting at individuals on the vessel and detected a strong…
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, known for his iconic roles in “The Hunger Games” and “Don’t Look Now,” has passed away at the age of 88 after a period of ill health. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news, saying, “With a heavy heart, I share that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.” Eulogizing…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a mutual defense agreement, committing to support each other in the event of aggression against either nation. President Putin announced the agreement following his visit to Pyongyang, his first since 2000, marking a significant development in the relationship between the two countries….
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced it will implement a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a major road in southern Gaza to facilitate the inflow of humanitarian aid. This decision comes in response to warnings from international aid organizations about a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite the pause, the IDF confirmed…
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have agreed to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, utilizing interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This political agreement was the focal point of the first day of the G7 annual summit in southern Italy, attended for the second…
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Continuing his role in the Modi 3.0 government, Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of a tech-driven agenda to enhance India’s position as a major technology and digital hub. Upon assuming charge of the…
Narendra Modi was inaugurated for his third term as India’s prime minister on Sunday following a surprising electoral setback that will challenge his ability to maintain policy stability within a coalition government in the world’s most populous country. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati…
Over 50 defendants, including six holding U.S., British, Canadian, or Belgian citizenship, stood trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, facing charges related to a failed coup and other serious offenses that could result in the death penalty. On May 19, armed men briefly seized a presidential office in Kinshasa before security forces…
A tragic discovery was made on Saturday as a body was found off the coast of Libya, just a day after a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) rescue ship uncovered a devastating scene. On Friday, the MSF vessel recovered the bodies of 11 migrants in the same Mediterranean area and rescued over 160 people from perilous…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on his recent parliamentary election victory. In a statement, President Tinubu described the election outcome as a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional leadership of the world’s largest democracy. President Tinubu also reassured the Indian populace of Nigeria’s commitment to bolstering…
South Africa’s governing African National Congress lost its 30-year-old outright majority in this week’s election, winning only 159 seats in the 400-seat parliament, official results showed Sunday. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the leaders of most of the rival parties attended the announcement, but in a sign he intends to challenge the result, former president Jacob…
Donald Trump’s campaign team has reported raising approximately $35 million in online small-dollar donations following his conviction in the New York hush money trial. This record-breaking amount nearly doubles the campaign’s previous best fundraising day on WinRed, the official Republican Party donation platform, according to campaign aides. Senior campaign aides Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles…
A man was arrested in Southern France for allegedly planning an attack on a football stadium to be used in the upcoming Olympic Games. On May 22, authorities detained the suspect in Saint-Etienne after uncovering evidence suggesting an Islamist-inspired attack. Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin lauded the intelligence agencies for their successful interception of the potential…
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has said people don’t have to go to the university to succeed in life. Sunak, who is an alumni of Oxford University and Stanford University made the statement via his X’s official page on Wednesday, May 29. This comes after he was reported that British ministers are set to…
Canada has announced a five-fold increase in visas for Palestinians seeking to join their family members in the North American country. Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller said that Ottawa would raise to 5,000 the number of visas offered to residents in Gaza under a special programme announced in December last year. Miller said Canada…
An Israeli airstrike on Monday, May 27, hit an area where displaced civilians were sheltering in tents and sparked a fire that tore across the camp, killing dozens of people in Rafah a Palestinian city in the southern Gaza Strip. . Images shared on social media showed people engulfed in flames and severely burned corpses with…
