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UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an assault by Turkish Cypriot security forces on UN peacekeepers servicing the divided Mediterranean island. Mr Guterres, in a statement by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said several members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) had been injured while UN vehicles had also been damaged inside the buffer […]
New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different languages, but in the end, we all want things: jobs, good schools for our children, public safety, and a chance to live the American Dream. A central part of that dream is an affordable home, […]
In a noteworthy educational endeavour, students enrolled at the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), situated within the confines of the Mansakonko Skills Training Centre Annex, have actively participated in a practical training initiative culminating in the creation of an innovative solar street light project. This was disclosed via the official page of […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat The wave of military coups in West Africa that had previously swept over Mali and Burkina Faso finally reached Niger Republic about 2 weeks ago, when soldiers in the presidential guard removed the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum to take over leadership of the country. Unlike in the past, when Economic Community […]
Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after his meeting with Nigerian Islamic Scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau in Niger Republic. According to Niger Republic’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane […]
The unfolding political crises in both Sudan and Niger present significant challenges for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders. As these regional bodies endeavor to mediate and foster stability, their actions carry immense weight in shaping the democratic trajectory of these nations. It is crucial […]
The Council of Imams and Ulamas in Kaduna state has raised concerns regarding the Senate’s decision to not confirm Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, as a ministerial nominee. The Senate recently withheld confirmation for El-Rufai and two other nominees due to pending security checks. The Council of Imams and Ulamas, however, expressed […]
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,” […]