• November 2, 2024

Spain Flood survivors call for help, local govt criticised

More horrors continue to emerge from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory. Residents of Massanassa …

Botswana’s ruling BDP loses parliamentary majority in tight election

Botswana’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, according to reports from the private Mmegi newspaper and state radio, which cited results from over …

In Morocco an Economist arrested during Macron’s visit

A Moroccan economist known for his human rights work has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to …

West Africa to see two solar eclipses in 2025

An annular solar eclipse – known as a “ring of fire” – will be visible on Wednesday, October 2nd, over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. But what …

New cost of living rallies planned in Nigeria

Nigeria could see new rallies on Tuesday with citizens protesting against a cost of living crisis. Named ‘Fearless October 1’, the demonstrations have been timed to coincide with Nigeria’s 64th independence …

Russia and China strengthen ties with military drills in Okhotsk

Russia and China are conducting a joint naval military exercise in the Sea of Okhotsk. The Beibu/Interaction-2024 exercise began on Saturday in the Sea of Japan, featuring anti-aircraft and anti-submarine operations. …

Naomi Campbell barred from being charity trustee in England, Wales

British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for five years. The Charity Commission unveiled the news on Thursday as Campbell was in …

Spanish court hands a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racism

A Spanish court handed a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racially abusingVinícius Júnior and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze, Real Madrid said on Thursday. The incidents occurred at Mallorca’s stadium …

Algeria introduces visa for Moroccans as mistrust grows between the neighbors

The Algerian Foreign ministry announced on Thursday (Sep. 26) the reintroduction with immediate effrct of a visa for holders of a Moroccan passport. The ministry notably cites “destabilization actions” and the …

Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms

The Bahamas is stuck in a financial pickle, much of it because of the whims of climate change, bureaucracy and the fossil fuel industry, said its prime minister, who adds that …

United States commits to counter or adapt to threats of rising sea levels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States is committed to counter or at least adapt to rising sea levels that pose an existential threat to many coastal communities …

Benin: Prominent personalities, allies of President Talon accused of plotting coup

Banknotes stuffed in suitcases totalling one billion five hundred million CFAS to finance a coup in Bénin. That’s according to the special prosecutor. The arrest of prominent personalities close to the …

Entertainment:Marley Brothers make father’s legacy live on with first tour in two decades

The five sons of music legend Bob Marley are on a tour across the US and Canada. They are honoring his work, performing about 30 of their father’s songs including massive …