INDIA LAUNCHES SPACECRAFT TO STUDY THE SUN
The spacecraft was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Aditya-L1 is named after Aditya, the Hindu god of the sun. The spacecraft is designed to study…
Algerian coastguards kill two tourists after straying into Algerian waters on jet ski
On September 2, 2023, a tragic incident occurred involving two Moroccan tourists who lost their lives while on a jet ski excursion to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The unfortunate…
NIGERIA LABOUR UNION PLANS TO STAGE A WARNING STRICK NEXT WEEK
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced their intention to stage a warning strike in response to the escalating cost of living. The…
WHY NIGERIA IS NOT THE GIANT OF AFRICA
While Nigeria is often lauded as the “Giant of Africa” due to its substantial population and economy, there are numerous compelling reasons why this title may not accurately reflect the…
A DEADLY FIRE IN AN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT IN JOHANNESBURG
On the morning of August 31, 2023, a devastating fire erupted within an informal settlement located in Johannesburg, resulting in a tragic loss of life. At least 73 individuals lost…
Police Arrests Guests at Gay Wedding in Nigeria
In Nigeria, police recently arrested 25 individuals who were attending a gay wedding in Lagos. Despite the event being hosted in a private residence, the police received a tip-off and…
The Gabon Coup; President Under House Arrest
On August 30, 2023, a coup attempt unfolded in Gabon, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Guy Nzouba Ndama. Despite his efforts, the coup proved unsuccessful, leading to the arrest and detention of…
BRICS to Admit More Members and the Effect it will have on the World Economy
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) alliance has recently made a momentous decision to open its doors to new members, thereby welcoming countries like Argentina, Iran, Egypt,…
First Ugandan Charge with Aggravated Homosexuality
In Uganda, a recent incident has drawn attention to the ongoing issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. A man was apprehended in Kampala on August 25, 2023, in a compromising situation with…
A New Report from the United Nations Warns of a Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan
A recent report issued by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) sounds a dire warning about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan. Released on…