In Burkina Faso, the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has recently endorsed a revised family code that includes stringent measures against homosexuality. This decision places Burkina Faso among the majority of African nations, with 22 out of 54 countries criminalizing same-sex relationships, often carrying severe penalties such as death or lengthy imprisonment in…
On Thursday (Jul. 11), during the sidelines of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia’s President met with the Iranian parliament speaker, along with the speakers of both chambers of the Russian parliament. The meeting highlighted Iran’s recent membership in BRICS and acknowledged the late President Raisi, with Vladimir Putin expressing optimism for…
After one hundred days in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises while navigating early successes and criticisms. His administration has already made significant strides, particularly in reforming the justice system and initiating audits of public administration. These efforts are seen as pivotal in shaping the…
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
Sudanese political and civil society groups met on Saturday in Egypt to discuss ways to end the war engulfing Sudan. The conference, sponsored by Egypt, did not include the warring parties. Sudan descended into chaos in April last year when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into open fighting in…
Facing public calls to resign, President Ruto announced the government’s plan to cut a $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest, though he did not specify the sources of the borrowing. In response to anger over the bloated bureaucracy and the luxurious lifestyles of senior officials, Ruto has promised funding cuts in…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics is thrilled to announce the continued success of one of the members of our junior swim team, the Baby Dolphins! Fifteen-year-old athlete Peter J. Bewie, who made his debut for Sierra Leone at the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana last year, is showing…
US actor Bill Cobbs, known for roles in films like Night At The Museum and The Bodyguard, has passed away at the age of 90. His agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, surrounded by his family. Cobbs gained recognition for his role as Whitney Houston’s manager,…
On Wednesday, June 26, Kenyans grappled with the aftermath of intense protests that had rocked Nairobi the previous day. Tear gas lingered in the air as military personnel maintained a strong presence on the streets. The unrest erupted after demonstrators stormed parliament in opposition to a proposed tax plan aimed at raising living costs, an…