FORMULA 1: MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE CANADIAN GP

FORMULA 1: MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE CANADIAN GP

Wayne Lumbasi Max Verstappen put in another impressive performance to claim victory in the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix, further strengthening his spot at the top of the drivers’ championship leaderboard. Verstappen extended his lead in the standings with his sixth victory in nine races during the 2022 season. The 24-year-old Dutchman also recorded his first […]

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 SOMALIA MILITARY, CITIZENS BEAT AL SHABAAB MILITANTS, KILL 46 PEOPLE

SOMALIA MILITARY, CITIZENS BEAT AL SHABAAB MILITANTS, KILL 46 PEOPLE

Renson Mwakandana In central Somalia, the Somalia National Army (SNA) and local police killed 46 Al Shabaab members, including five foreign terrorists, according to Galmudug State Information Minister Ahmed Shire Falagle. According to reports from Dusamareb town, Galmudug’s headquarters, a furious fight broke out early Friday in Bahdo town, east of Dusamareb in the Galgadud […]

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 M23 CRISIS: THE DRC DISSOLVES BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH RWANDA

M23 CRISIS: THE DRC DISSOLVES BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH RWANDA

Renson Mwakandana Even though Kigali disputes the claim, the Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all ties with Rwanda, accusing it of assisting the M23 rebels. Following a late-night meeting on Wednesday, June 15, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya announced various resolutions by President Félix Tshisekedi and the High Council of Defense. “The High Council of Defense […]

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 NIGERIA: TERRORISTS ATTACK CHURCH, KILL 3 WORSHIPPERS, ABDUCT MANY

NIGERIA: TERRORISTS ATTACK CHURCH, KILL 3 WORSHIPPERS, ABDUCT MANY

Ekeomah Atuonwu Barely two weeks after gunmen attacked a catholic church in south west Nigeria, another attack has just been reported at St. Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Unguwan Aku, Kajuru Areaof Kaduna State, in Northern Nigeria while winding down their first mass. Reports reaching us say three worshipers were killed and many others were abducted. It was also gathered the terrorists came in […]

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 AEM WEEKLY RECAP IN PICTURES: JUNE 12 – JUNE 18

AEM WEEKLY RECAP IN PICTURES: JUNE 12 – JUNE 18

At the beginning of the week, Burkina Faso, a West African country experienced a bloody massacre by terrorists leaving scores dead and throwing the country in a state of mourning for three days. The head of the country’s ruling junta, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo, decreed three days of mourning, which took effect at midnight on Monday. Away from […]

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 A REBOUND IN MARIJUANA TOURISM

A REBOUND IN MARIJUANA TOURISM

Avellon Williams  KINGSTON, JAMAICA- With tourism on the rise, stakeholders are recognizing an increase in tourists coming to the Caribbean region for marijuana tourism. Specifically, marijuana tourism entails travel involving marijuana or having a marijuana component. The marijuana tourism industry includes farm tours, “bud and breakfast” hotels, city tours, marijuana festivals, marijuana trails, food, wine, and […]

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 WOMEN NOT WEARING HIJAB ‘TRYING TO LOOK LIKE ANIMALS’, SAY TALIBAN POSTERS

WOMEN NOT WEARING HIJAB ‘TRYING TO LOOK LIKE ANIMALS’, SAY TALIBAN POSTERS

Ekeomah Atuonwu Taliban religious police have put up posters across Kandahar, Afghanistan, accusing Muslim women of “trying to look like animals” by not wearing an Islamic hijab that fully covers their bodies. According to reports, the Taliban have imposed strict sanctions on Afghan women since taking power in August, and have reversed the modest gains made […]

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 PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AFRICA AND CARIBBEAN GROWS VIA DEVELOPMENT BANKS

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AFRICA AND CARIBBEAN GROWS VIA DEVELOPMENT BANKS

Avellon Williams  TURKS & CAICOS- An upward trend in economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean was seen this week as the region’s premier financial institutions-the African Development Bank and Caribbean Development Bank advanced their cooperation. During the Caribbean Development Bank’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina delivered the 22nd […]

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 JENNIFER HUDSON BECOMES YOUNGEST PERSON TO ACHIEVE EGOT STATUS

JENNIFER HUDSON BECOMES YOUNGEST PERSON TO ACHIEVE EGOT STATUS

Lisa Mugo Singer, actress and producer Jennifer Hudson, has officially become the youngest person in history to bag awards in every prestigious ceremony; Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award (EGOT). The 40-year-old mother of one achieved her status last weekend after she bagged a trophy at the 75th annual Tony Awards for producing ‘A Strange Loop’.  […]

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