Three-month-old Reem Abu Hayya was the sole survivor of an Israeli airstrike that devastated her home near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The attack claimed the lives of 10 people, including Reem’s parents and five siblings aged 5 to 12. Her grandmother, Sayida Abu Hayya, lamented the loss, questioning the fate of…
Kylian Mbappé may make his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta this Wednesday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Mbappé, who joined the club in July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, is in excellent shape and integrating well with his new team. Ancelotti hinted at Mbappé’s potential participation, stating, “He…
Africa is advocating for increased representation in the United Nations Security Council, with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio leading the charge for additional council seats for African nations, including two permanent positions with veto power. President Bio stressed the importance of amplifying Africa’s voice and addressing its demands for justice and equity. Ongoing discussions…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been ousted following a court ruling that he violated constitutional ethics by appointing a lawyer with a criminal record to his Cabinet. The decision has intensified political instability in Thailand. This ruling comes just a week after the Constitutional Court dissolved the popular Move Forward Party and banned its…
The West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) convened its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly in Freetown, Sierra Leone, hosted by the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks (SLACB) from August 8-9, 2024. Held at the Freetown International Conference Hall, the event featured discussions on IFRS 9 for Directors, Cross-Border Settlement Systems, and Debt…
Rescuers worked tirelessly, pulling people from the debris after multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India resulted in 49 fatalities. Many others are feared trapped under the debris, with rescue operations hampered by bad weather. The landslides struck hilly villages in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday, destroying numerous houses and a bridge….
Three journalists imprisoned for reporting on corruption and abuse of power in Morocco were released on Monday following pardons from King Mohammed VI. The journalists, Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine, and Soulaimane Raissouni, were among 2,278 people granted pardons this week, as announced by Morocco’s Ministry of Justice. The pardons coincided with Morocco’s national holiday, celebrating…
Paris Olympics organizers have issued an apology to anyone offended by a scene at the glamorous opening ceremony on Sunday that resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” They also defended the concept behind it. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declares that one of his apostles will betray him. The…
A Nigerian court has convicted 125 Boko Haram militants and financiers on various terrorism-related charges. The Attorney General’s office reported that the charges included terrorism, financing terrorism, providing material support, and crimes related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The two-day mass trial was overseen by five Federal High Court judges at a military detention…
President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results from the National Electoral Council (CNE). Elvis Amoroso, head of the CNE and an ally of Maduro, announced that with 80% of ballots counted, Maduro secured 51% of the vote, while his main rival, Edmundo González, had 44%. The…