Early voting commenced in Liberia for the pivotal runoff election between President George Weah and former Vice President Joseph Boakai, both locked in a tight race after falling short of the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the initial round. The first round reflected a narrow margin, with former soccer star Weah securing Read More…
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Sunak shakes cabinet, appoints Cameron Foreign Secretary
In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak executed a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, appointing former leader David Cameron as the new foreign minister. This decision came after Sunak dismissed interior minister Suella Braverman, whose criticism of the police had jeopardised Sunak’s authority. Sunak’s reshuffle indicates a strategic shift, opting for a more centrist Read More…
On Judgement Day, I will say, I stood for humanity
If, on Judgement Day, the Lord asks me what I did while the Palestinians were being exterminated like flies, I will say that I stood up to protest and to campaign against the genocide. I will say I wrote against the world leaders who want an eye-for-an-eye, a tooth-for-a-tooth. “My Lord,” I will say, “ Read More…
Israel readies hospital evacuation amidst trapped babies
Israel’s military is prepared to evacuate infants from Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, amidst ongoing conflict, but Palestinian officials report people trapped inside, with two newborns dead and many at risk due to a power outage. Israel’s army, focusing on a month-long campaign to eliminate Hamas, stated its readiness to evacuate babies from Al-Shifa. Palestinian officials Read More…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia foster energy collaboration
The Federal Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia, marking a crucial step in establishing a collaborative framework for the oil and gas sector. The MoU focuses on fostering collaboration, sharing information, and transferring technology to create a conducive environment for a mutually beneficial partnership. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister for Read More…
Defective drone averts potential Middle East escalation
A malfunctioning drone launched by an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq on October 26 may have played a crucial role in preventing a deeper involvement of the United States in the Middle East conflict, according to two anonymous U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The drone, penetrating U.S. air defences, crashed into the second floor of Read More…
Trump’s absence dominates third Republican presidential debate
In the absence of Donald Trump, his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination convened for the third time on Wednesday night, aiming to chip away at the former president’s strong lead in opinion polls. While some contenders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, briefly criticised Trump, the event seemed unlikely Read More…
Israeli forces clash with Hamas in Gaza City amid international efforts for aid
In the midst of intense conflict, Israeli forces engaged Hamas militants in Gaza City on Thursday, navigating through buildings scarred by shell blasts. Simultaneously, representatives from around 80 countries and organisations convened in Paris to coordinate humanitarian aid and explore avenues to assist civilians trapped in the siege. Residents in Gaza City reported ongoing battles Read More…
Democrats and abortion rights supporters achieve key wins in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia
On November 7, Democrats and abortion rights advocates secured a series of significant electoral victories, signalling the continued potency of reproductive rights as a central issue for Democrats leading up to the 2024 presidential race. Notably, these wins were achieved in conservative strongholds, marking a remarkable turn of events. In the state of Ohio, which Read More…
Israeli troops in Gaza city as conflict marks one month, international reactions emerge
In a significant development, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has confirmed that Israeli troops are now “in the heart of Gaza City,” coinciding with the one-month mark since Hamas’s October 7 attack. Gallant highlighted the full coordination between land, air, and sea forces in this operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added to the statement, revealing Read More…