World
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Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been lea…
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British man killed by president’s William Ruto convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
A British man has been killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle in the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. The man, who has been named as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, died…
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GIS rescues Nigerian victims of human trafficking
Ghana’s Immigration Authorities, acting on a tip-off from a journalist at the Ghanaian Democrat, have successfully rescued two young Nigerian girls, Faith Imoh and Blessing Imoh, who were trafficked …
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UK govt, museums urged to stop display of ancestral remains, repatriate them
Some British lawmakers, non-governmental organisations (NGO) and researchers have called on the government to fix what they have described as a “legislative vacuum” that allows museums and other inst…
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Couple sues Japanese university over ‘no married couples’ rule
A couple who both worked at a Japanese university have sued the institution, a court said on Thursday, for reportedly allowing only the husband to keep an academic position after they were married. D…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 rebels to commence direct talks next week, mediator Angola says
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels will hold talks next week, mediator Angola has announced. A statement from President Joao Lourenco’s office on …
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United States stock market sheds $1.75 trillion after Donald Trump’s recession remarks
The United States’ stock market has shed more than $1.7 trillion in value after US President Donald Trump declined to rule out the possibility the economy could enter a recession this year. The bench…
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Kenya President’s $155k church donation ignites Kenyan clashes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given a substantial donation by President William Ruto. The gift to the Jesus Winner Ministry…
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Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital
Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks “from the bottom of my heart” to well-wishers around the …
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New Zealand faces setback before Champions Trophy final
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry’s participation in the Champions Trophy final against India at Dubai Cricket Stadium is uncertain due to injury. Speaking to the media in Dubai, New Zealand head co…