Clashes between rival factions in Libya result in at least 27 death
Clashes between rival factions in Libya have resulted in at least 27 deaths and dozens of injuries. The fighting broke out on August 15, 2023, in the capital, Tripoli, and…
A gas station explosion in Russia's Dagestan region has tragically resulted in the deaths of 30 people
The explosion occurred on August 15, 2023, at a gas station in the city of Makhachkala. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but it is believed that…
Opposition lawmakers in Ghana are concerned about Ecowas' potential military intervention in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been considering a military intervention in Niger to help the government fight against terrorist groups. The intervention has been met with…
The film Barbie has been banned in Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait
The film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has been banned in Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait for promoting homosexuality and other Western deviances, going against the countries’ moral values…
In Tanzania, a lawyer and an opposition politician have been arrested
On August 11, 2023, Tanzanian authorities apprehended lawyer Tundu Lissu and opposition politician Zitto Kabwe due to their alleged involvement in planning nationwide protests against the government’s collaboration with Emirati…
Ecuador arrested 6 Colombians in the assassination of a presidential candidate
Six Colombian nationals have been apprehended by Ecuadorian authorities in connection with the killing of presidential candidate Jaime Nebot. Nebot, a former mayor of Guayaquil, was fatally shot during his…
Russia launched a lunar lander as part of its efforts to find water on the moon.
On August 11, 2023, the Russian Luna-25 lunar lander was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with the objective of discovering water on the moon. This mission is part…
MALI; The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali has withdrawn from the town of Ber
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, has pulled out of the town of Ber due to worsening security conditions. This withdrawal, announced on August 14, 2023,…
South Africa: Ramaphosa pardons Zuma
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on August 11, 2023 that he had pardoned former President Jacob Zuma and other political offenders. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison…
UN envoy warns of humanitarian crisis in Darfur
The UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, warned on August 12, 2023 of a humanitarian crisis in Darfur, as fighting between government forces and rebels intensifies. Perthes said that the…