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Dec 26, 2020

D.C.’s mayor considered only one candidate for police chief. It’s easy to see why.

IN ANNOUNCING longtime police officer Robert J. Contee III as her choice to be the city’s next police chief, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D)

Dec 26, 2020

A Black man’s killing by the police exposes Ohio congregations’ bitterly opposing interpretations!

ROSEDALE, Ohio — Rare is the law enforcement officer accused of an unjustified shooting whose accusers can point to even a single public...

Dec 20, 2020

One migrant told researcher Abuse of detainees in Saudi camps continues despite international outcry

One migrant told researchers that he had seen three detainees killed by guards Saudi Arabia detains thousands of Ethiopian migrants

Dec 20, 2020

Terrorist group BH threatened to slaughter us’: Escaped Nigerian schoolboys relive mass kidnapping

No one knows exactly how many children were abducted but suddenly 344 of the abducted boys were released on Thursday

Dec 16, 2020

We exposed the undercover policing scandal - now the police should give us answers.

A public inquiry into police wrongdoing continues, but the term ‘public’ has turned out to be a misnomer

Dec 9, 2020

Google’s Fired star AI ethics researcher, one of a few Black women in the field for a critical email

Timnit Gebru, who has criticized the company’s lack of diversity, emailed co-workers that she felt “constantly dehumanized Her"

WHO chief cautions against Covid-19 resurgence

The World Health Organization on Monday warned that the global Coronavirus pandemic is not yet over. Addressing the opening session of...

Ronaldinho visits Tunisia to promote tourism

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived Thursday in Tunisia. He is on a mission with the Tunisian Tourism office to promote the...

Egypt launches National Climate Change Strategy 2050

Egypt's Prime Minister has launched a new national strategy for tackling climate change. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Egypt was...

16 year old pilot set to break world record

Mack Rutherford, a British-Belgian 16 year-old who is attempting to break the current world record of youngest person to fly solo around...

Nigeria asks Facebook, other platforms to curtail separatists' posts

The Nigerian government has asked Facebook and other social media platforms to prevent the pro-Biafra separatist group (IPOB) on their...

Confused about your future? Here are amazing tips to help you overcome it

The future may seem scary sometimes, leaving many of us dazed and confused. Especially if you’re not sure where you’re going, are living...

Report: Nigerian billionaire building US biggest consulate in Nigeria is an ex-convict

The United States government has been accused of going into business with Gilbert Chagoury, Nigerian-Lebanese developer and funder of Eko...

Three men sentenced to 155 years for murder of Albino

A Malawian court on Wednesday sentenced three men to 155 years in jail for killing a person with Albinism. Among the culprits is the...

Many displaced in Mozambique due to Climate Crisis

Mozambique continues to feel the growing impact of the climate crisis, which is amplifying vulnerability, driving displacement, and...

Gov’t suspends organisers of Miss Rwanda over sexual misconduct allegations

The government of Rwanda has halted the organization of the national event to select Miss Rwanda following several allegations of...

Former Nigeria's President Jonathan turns down nomination to contest for president

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will not seek the ruling party ticket to contest presidential elections next year,...

Must read: The subtle art of saying NO

Hey! I know you don't want to be the bad guy but, not saying no....makes you pretty much the weak guy. Saying no makes us uncomfortable...

Mali crisis: Togo's president agrees to mediate

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Wednesday Mali’s request of mediation. "The president and his government are ready to...

46 independent candidates set to run for presidency in Kenya

Kenya has recorded forty-six presidential candidates for the presidential seat. These 46 candidates are among over 7000 cleared to vie in...

Senegal plans to restrict social media usage

Senegal is considering enacting a law to regulate social media. The revelation was made by President Macky Sall on Tuesday during a...

Reasons why you should accomplish your goals

Why should you do everything in your power to achieve your goals? Why should you go through the trouble of disciplining yourself to take...

Police and protesters clash during Eid celebrations in Ethiopia

Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly clashed with young Muslims in the capital on Monday during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan....

Nigerian History: How Igbos chose to drown than to be enslaved (Pics)

During the slave trade era in Nigeria, some set of Igbo people saw the dignity in dying than being enslaved. An unspecified large number...

South African man brings literature to Soweto

Thami Mazibuko relocated back to Soweto six years ago, he noticed the lack of libraries in the township. In 2018 he started the Soweto...

3 Tips to Keep Going when you are about to give up on your Dream

Everybody has dreams but not everybody is able to make it a reality . Setting your goals can be easy but accomplishing them is the real...

South Africa enters fifth wave of Covid-19 pandemic

There is a new wave of covid 19 in South Africa, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) warned on Tuesday. "The fifth...

Elon Musk finally buys Twitter

Twitter Inc. on Monday accepted Elon Musk’s bid to take over the company, which would give the world’s richest man control over the...

Nigeria's foremost monarch dies at 83

The longest reigning monarch of Oyo kingdom dies after ruling for 52 years. One of the powerful Nigerian King, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba...

How to spot a user who appears as a friend

Can you tell when a friend is using you? Do you quickly notice when someone is using you indirectly? Sometimes it can be difficult to...

South Africa Struggles Following Deadly Floods

Following weeks of destructive flooding, on Monday the South African government declared a national state of emergency and is now...

7 ways to raise successful kids - Verified by Science

Everyone wants successful children. Success has different meaning to different people but it simply focuses on yielding positive results....

Migrants, refugees in Tunisia demands immediate evacuation to other countries

Dozens of refugees and migrants in Tunisia are demanding evacuation to other countries. The refugees, mostly survivors of illegal...

A D.C mural celebrates Judge Jackson, first Black woman confirmed to SCOTUS

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson may not be officially serving at the pinnacle of the legal profession yet, but her historic nomination is...

Seychelles: French street artist tried for murder acquitted

After almost a year in a Seychelles prison, French street artist Thomas Debatisse will now return home as a free man. The 35-year-old...

Rwanda signs deal to accept UK asylum seekers

Rwanda has struck a deal with Britain to receive some asylum-seekers in the East African country. The move has been criticised by UK...

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter at $43bn valuation

Bid of $54.20 a share for social media company comes after Tesla boss became its largest shareholder Elon Musk has made a hostile bid for...

Shanghai lockdown stokes global supply chains anxiety Electronic manufacturers halt production after

Shanghai lockdown stokes global supply chains anxiety Electronic manufacturers halt production after restrictions extended beyond China’s b

Finland to decide whether to join Nato ‘within weeks’

Finland will decide within “weeks” whether to apply to join Nato, its prime minister said, as Sweden also edged closer to membership in...

Microsoft’s tactics to win cloud battle lead to new antitrust scrutiny Licensing that draws customer

Microsoft’s tactics to win cloud battle lead to new antitrust scrutiny Licensing that draws customers to Azure service leads to ire at Amaz

Dozens killed in South Africa floods, mudslides

At least 45 people have been killed in floods and mudslides across South Africa's port city of Durban (capital of Kwazulu-Natal province)...

The dawn of financial warfareIf the dollar’s standing is unassailable, the temptation to weaponise

The dawn of financial warfare If the dollar’s standing is unassailable, the temptation to weaponise the dollar more often will be enormous.

Children Drop Out Of School As Ethiopia Faces Drought

Children in Ethiopia are dropping out of school in drought-stricken areas as they are forced to leave their homes and seek refuge....

Easily Distracted? Try These Methods

Your phone is buzzing. A coworker is typing. Facebook is calling. Whatsapp wants some texting. So many distractions everywhere that ends...

Nigeria: Train attackers release hostage video

More than a week after an Abuja-Kaduna train was attacked, gunmen released a hostage video depicting the captors and one of the abducted...

Powerful Ways To Improve your Self-Discipline

Becoming a master of self-discipline is difficult. I mean, even becoming a self-discipline apprentice is hard! In fact, knowing more...

Sri Lanka’s currency plunges to world’s worst-performing in economic meltdownRupee sheds a third o

Sri Lanka’s currency plunges to world’s worst-performing in economic meltdown Rupee sheds a third of its value against the dollar as deepen

Russia to make dollar bond payments in roubles after US blockade JPMorgan declined to process $649m

Russia to make dollar bond payments in roubles after US blockade JPMorgan declined to process $649mn of interest and principal as US Treasu

Elon Musk: a new kind of media baron charges into TwitterTesla chief gains an influential voice at

Elon Musk: a new kind of media baron charges into Twitter Tesla chief gains an influential voice at a platform that has helped define his d

EU prepares more sanctions against Russia after apparent atrocities near KyivZelensky accuses Mosco

EU prepares more sanctions against Russia after apparent atrocities near Kyiv Zelensky accuses Moscow of ‘war crimes’ as images emerge of co

Mauritians’ cherished democracy comes under strainThe narrow political class has served the country

Mauritians’ cherished democracy comes under strain The narrow political class has served the country reasonably well, but the system is bein

Mauritius drives to diversify as manufacturing stallsMuch of island’s economic success was built on

Mauritius drives to diversify as manufacturing stalls Much of island’s economic success was built on textiles but rising labour costs underl

Chagos islanders push Mauritius and UK to heal history’s woundsAfter a half century and more of exi

Chagos islanders push Mauritius and UK to heal history’s wounds After a half century and more of exile, citizenship and sovereignty question

Peace in Ukraine will be elusive until one side makes a military breakthrough

The writer is emeritus professor of war studies at King’s College London From almost the moment the war in Ukraine began, diplomats have...