Faith Nyasuguta Ahmed Afif, the Vice-President of Seychelles, has disclosed that drug trafficking is the major reason the country has placed a ban on vacationers from Nigeria. Afif explained that the country had witnessed an increase in the volume of controlled substances being smuggled into the country by Nigerians under the guise of tourism. He […]
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Avellon Williams SOUTH AFRICA- On Thursday, over 100 sex workers and activists marched in Pretoria in support of decriminalizing sex work. From Burgers Park, the group walked, singing struggle songs and holding placards that read: “Be wise, decriminalize sex work”, “Sex workers have the right to be free from violence” and “My body is my business. […]
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Avellon Williams NIGERIA- According to Femi Otubanjo, a researcher with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is gradually becoming a threat to world peace. Following the outcome of the ongoing NATO summit, which saw Sweden declare its intention to join the alliance, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelsenkyy, called for the confirmation of membership. A two-day […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Some 87 people including ethnic Masalits have been found buried in a mass grave in Sudan’s West Darfur, the UN human rights office has said, noting that it had credible information that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible. RSF officials denied any involvement, saying the paramilitary group was not a party to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made an unexpected move in his preparations to possibly face off against Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Already, Zuckerberg has enlisted the help of professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters to train him for the possible showdown. UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski were seen arriving at […]
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Avellon Williams JAMAICA – Ivy Ralph, O.D., was a remarkable individual hailing from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Born in 1928 and departing this world in 2018, Ivy Ralph led a life filled with passion, dedication, and significant contributions to her community. Ivy Ralph, affectionately known as Miss Ivy, was a beacon of inspiration and a […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – Shirley Chisholm was an extraordinary figure in American history, known for her groundbreaking achievements and tireless advocacy for equality and social justice. Born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, Chisholm’s parents were immigrants from Guyana and Barbados, which deeply influenced her life and perspective. Chisholm’s early years were […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on businesses fuelling the devastating conflict in Sudan by providing funding and arms to the warring militias. These sanctions will ensure that any assets held in the UK by these conglomerates and companies will be frozen. These strict measures on companies controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, has applied to join the BRICS bloc of emerging markets, the foreign ministry has said. If allowed, BRICS could soon become BRICSE. The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 to describe the rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The BRIC […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Claudia Jones was a remarkable figure in history, born in Trinidad in 1915 and passing away in 1964. She was a passionate activist, journalist, and feminist who made significant contributions to the civil rights and communist movements in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Jones spent her early years […]
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