Chad’s military ruler, General Mahamat Déby, has been declared the official winner of the presidential elections, solidifying his hold on power. According to provisional results released by the State’s Election Body, Gen Déby secured 61.3% of the vote, while his closest contender, Prime Minister Succes Masra, garnered 18.53%. Prime Minister Masra had previously asserted a…
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has taken decisive action following the detention of two high-ranking officials from his personal protection unit over an alleged assassination plot. Serhiy Rud, who has overseen the president’s security detail since 2019, has been relieved of his duties without explanation, as per a succinct presidential decree. The State Guard Administration (UDO)…
A Nigerian woman, Lisha Dachor, aged 19, claims to have painted over 4,000 nails within 72 hours in a bid to break the world record. Armed with a nail brush, she swiftly maneuvered through an events center in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria, embellishing hundreds of fingernails with vibrant hues of blue, pink, and purple varnish….
Amidst escalating tensions, Russian troops have made a surprising appearance at an airbase in Niger where American soldiers are stationed, according to US officials. This development follows Niger’s directive for US troops to withdraw from countering Islamic insurgents in the region. Reportedly, Russian Forces have established a presence at the base in Niamey, Niger’s capital,…
President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has taken a significant step by signing an executive order to create the country’s inaugural war crimes court. This action comes more than 20 years following the conclusion of two devastating civil conflicts that claimed the lives of 250,000 individuals. Describing Liberia’s enduring pain as “downpours of agony,” Boakai emphasized…
The disappearance of three tourists, including an American and two Australians, has sparked growing concerns as Mexican authorities intensify their investigation into the case. Jack Carter Rhoad from the US, along with Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, were reported missing on April 29, as disclosed by the Baja California Prosecutors’ Office. The trio was…
A recent mass fish die-off in the Song May reservoir in Dong Nai province, Southern Vietnam, has brought attention to the alarming rise in temperatures across Southeast Asia. Amidst a severe heatwave, fishermen are grappling with the daunting task of clearing hundreds of thousands of dead fish that now cover the 300-hectare reservoir. The scorching…
Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and outspoken advocate for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, has been handed a harsh 11-year prison sentence for her activism. According to Amnesty International and the Saudi rights organization ALQST, she was convicted during a secretive hearing before the kingdom’s Specialized Criminal Court earlier this year. The charges against…
In the rugged landscape of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lies Rubaya, a town pulsating with the lifeblood of modern technology – coltan. But now, it’s become ground zero in a battle for control. On a fateful Tuesday, M23 fighters stormed Rubaya, wresting it from government troops in a clash that echoed through the mineral-rich…
The Kenyan Red Cross reported a daring rescue operation on Wednesday, saving eleven individuals and a loyal canine from the treacherous floodwaters. Taking place at approximately 5 a.m. local time, amidst relentless rains in Kitengela, Kajiado County, just south of Nairobi, the heroic efforts of the Red Cross team ushered families to safety. Though the…