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Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to a report released Wednesday by a global alliance of civil society organizations. The 43 out of 50 countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa have either “restricted” or “closed” civic spaces. The annual report, titled People Power Under Attack 2024. Highlights improvements in civic space in Botswana and Liberia over the past year, while…
Reading Time: 3 minutesChina has banned exports of the critical minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, citing their potential military applications. The move intensifies trade tensions following Washington’s recent measures targeting China’s semiconductor industry. A directive from China’s Commerce Ministry, addressing dual-use items with both military and civilian applications, emphasized national security concerns. The order,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe US and Britain urged for a “de-escalation” of tensions after Israel launched deadly strikes on military targets in Iran on Saturday. Meanwhile, Muslim countries and Russia criticized Israel, saying it was worsening the conflict. Israeli planes targeted military bases, missile sites, and various installations across several regions in Iran. This was in response to…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Sunday, the Kremlin stated that it did not hold the U.S. administration accountable for the assassination attempt on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. However, it accused the administration of fostering an atmosphere that incited the attack. Trump was shot in the ear during a Pennsylvania rally. The incident is now under intensive investigation as…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe FBI has identified Thomas Mathew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He is believed to be the suspect in the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his company rally last Saturday. Seconds after allegedly firing shots toward the stage where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania. The suspect was shot…
Reading Time: 2 minutesSwitzerland unveiled the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 smartphones to the local audience. Making the next phase in the introduction of this affordable duo to Europe. Notably, The Galaxy A25 had already made its debut in Germany and France as part of the ongoing rollout. The Galaxy A15 is available in two versions distinguished solely…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Friday, Somalia officially became the eighth member state of the East African Community by signing the Treaty of Accession. On December 15, the Treaty of Accession was signed by Somalia’s President Sheikh Hassan Mohamud and President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan. Who serves as the chairperson of the Summit of EAC Head of…
Reading Time: 2 minutesDemonstrating the profound influence of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Japan’s skateboarding culture. Tokyo is poised to host the 2023 WST Street World Championships to start next week. Athletes are poised for competition at Ariake Urban Sports Park. Located just a few blocks from where the sport made its Olympic debut. Spanning from December…
Reading Time: 2 minutesLesotho’s Prime Minister, Sam Matekane, asserts that Youth Connekt Africa stands as the most reliable means to empower the youth across the continent. Speaking at the Youth Connect African Summit in Nairobi. The Prime minister highlighted the program’s focus on tapping into the potential of young people. Reinvorating the pursuit of genuine African renaissance. Matekane…
Reading Time: 2 minutesEven though the immune system has become familiar with SAR-CoV-2. The emergence of new virus variants remains a hurdle. Professor Dr. Florian Klein, leading a research team at the Institute of Virology in the University Hospital Cologne and the Faculty of Medicine. Has recently released two studies delving into the evolution of the antibody response…
