A second group of Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity on Saturday after hours of delay had increased the anxiety of desperate families. The Israeli military said 13 Israelis were released in Gaza and in exchange, 39 more Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel in the West Bank. Hamas also released four Thai hostages. The first Read More…
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Once upon Weah
George Oppong Weah is the story of an African child who rose from the slums of Clara Town, Monrovia to glittering heights in Europe and America but never lost his sense of purpose. Rather, after he had become quite rich and famous, he returned home to give back part of his wealth and overcame serious Read More…
Israel reviews list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas on Saturday
Israel has received a list of hostages to be freed from Gaza on Saturday by Palestinian militant group Hamas, officials said, following the release of 24 hostages the previous day, the first of a planned four-day truce. Israeli security officials were reviewing the list, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, Read More…
Pope Francis cancels audiences due to mild flu
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis cancelled his Saturday morning audiences due to a mild flu, as stated in an official statement. Typically engaging in regular meetings on Saturdays with Vatican officials, including a weekly session with the head of the department overseeing the appointment of bishops, as well as private audiences, the 86-year-old pontiff Read More…
Gaza truce begins: 50 hostages to be released
A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Friday at 7 a.m. local time, marking the first pause in fighting in nearly seven weeks of war. The truce, brokered by Qatar, involves a comprehensive ceasefire in north and south Gaza and will be followed by the release of some of the more than 200 Read More…
20,000 African women and girls among 89,000 global femicide victims in 2022 – UN report
The United Nations revealed on Thursday that the global count of women and girls killed in 2022 reached around 89,000, marking the highest figure recorded in the past two decades. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC, emphasised, “The alarming number of femicides is a stark reminder that humanity is still grappling with deep-rooted inequalities and Read More…
Niagara Falls bridge crash leaves two dead, no Terror Link Found
A tragic accident on the bridge connecting New York and Ontario ended in flames on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two individuals in the vehicle and prompting concerns that led to the closure of four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Initial fears of a potential act of terrorism were dispelled by federal and state authorities after hours Read More…
Nigerian-German economic ties strengthened by $500 million renewable energy pact and gas export deal
In Berlin, Nigerian and German firms have solidified their economic partnership by signing two significant agreements, announced a presidential spokesperson. The deals encompass a substantial $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export arrangement, marking a pivotal step in bolstering ties between the nations. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group sealed a Read More…
GIABA urges West African states to prioritise prosecution of illicit financial flows
In a bid to combat terrorism financing and tackle financial crimes, the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has emphasised the urgent need for member states to prioritise the prosecution of illicit financial flows. The call came during the 2023 summit for Compliance Officers in West Africa, themed around the “Intersection Read More…
United States brokers four-day ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate hostage release
The United States, Israel, and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. Officials from Qatar, which has been mediating secret negotiations, as well as the Read More…