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Nigeria: VeryDarkMan's Arrest Sparks Protests, Slammed by Former VP Atiku
[Vanguard] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:
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Somalia: A Rejoinder - Strategic Calculus, Not Capitulation: in Response to Alarmist Arguments On Turkey-Somalia Hydrocarbons Agreement
[Addis Standard] A recent opinion piece in Addis Standard, "Fueling fragility: Turkey's Somalia oil deal could risk new crisis in the Horn," written by Adam Daud Ahmed, casts a predictably skeptical eye upon the hydrocarbon's agreement forged between Somalia and Turkey. While prudent consideration of resource management and regional stability is undoubtedly warranted, Adam's analysis succumbs to an overly simplistic...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Sudan: International Court of Justice Throws Out Sudan Genocide Case Against UAE
[RFI] The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Denounces Brutal Crackdown Ahead of 2026 Elections
[RFI] With less than a year until Uganda's presidential election, the political climate is increasingly tense. The main opposition party NUP has condemned the brutal crackdown on activists, saying 2,000 kidnappings have taken place since the last elections in 2021. But the government accuses the opposition of staging the abductions for political gain.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Security Expert Calls for Overhaul of the Presidential Protection Protocols After Ruto-Shoe Hurling Incident in Migori
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security expert has called for an urgent need to professionalize Kenya's protective services following a security scare during a public rally in Kehancha, Migori County, where a shoe was hurled at President William Ruto.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Kenya: (Watch) Family of Kenyan Police Officer Missing in Haiti Demands 'Unconditional Information' From Govt
[Capital FM] The family of Benedict Kabiru Kuria, a Kenyan police officer who is reported to have gone missing 37 days ago while on an assignment with the Multinational Security Support Mission led by Kenya in Haiti, have formally requested the Attorney General's office for clarity and accountability in the matter.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Who is coming to Putinโs Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?
For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:The โbloodlettingโ and crisis inside the Liberal party - podcast
The Liberal party is facing its worst crisis since it was formed in the 1940s. With Peter Dutton booted out of parliament, the question has quickly turned to who will take over the partyโs leadership, and if it can survive the changing mood in the electorateNour Haydar talks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about what comes next for the Liberal partyRead more: Continue reading...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Madness, murder and rape on the Batavia: new theory on Australiaโs most horrific shipwreck
Dutch academic says an โunlikely story about a mad hereticโ has been repeated for 400 years โ and poses an alternativeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn โevilโ man took advantage of a shipwreck to lead a mutiny that caused the death of more than 100 men, women and children.So goes the story of the Batavia, wrecked off the Western Australian coast in 1629.Sign up for a weekly email featuring...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What is the Eta Aquariids meteor shower? And where and when can I see it in Australia?
This display caused by Earth passing through debris from Halleyโs Comet will be most visible on Wednesday โ but only if youโre up before dawnAustralian federal election news LIVE โ latest results and updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStargazers and early risers are in for a stellar show this week, with one of the biggest meteor showers in the southern hemisphere due to light up the...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:โFar worse than Morrisonโ: where did the Coalition lose the election?
Women were turned off, while middle-aged Australians targeted with a fuel cut and tax offset also abandoned the oppositionAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Duttonโs target demographic โ mortgage-saddled middle-aged...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Australia has backed a rapid shift to renewable energy - and given Labor a chance on climate. How will it act? | Clear Air
After a landslide election win, there will never be a better chance to shake off old policy impasses and deliver a more ambitious plan for the environmentAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereAnalysis of the election result has...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:As Australiaโs election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons
The declining power of the Murdoch press is part of the wider story of the waning influence of mainstream mediaAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastItโs old news but people are only just beginning to believe it.Rupert Murdochโs News Corporation has, for some time now,...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cambodia and US prepare trade talks
Phnom Penh, May 5 (Prensa Latina) After holding virtual preparatory talks earlier this month, Cambodia and the United States will meet in Washington, DC, on May 14-15 for a new round of trade negotiations. The post Cambodia and US prepare trade talks first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Audi records strong performance boosted by electric vehicle sales
Although Audi experienced higher electric vehicle demand in the first quarter, a weaker market outlook and volatile geopolitical environment continues to weigh on the company.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Rights Groups Condemn DPP's Move to Drop Charges Against Eight Police Officers in Baby Pendo Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya, alongside 29 other human rights organisations, has strongly condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for dropping charges against eight of the twelve police officers initially implicated in the murder of Baby Samantha Pendo during the 2017 post-election violence.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: A Tale of Two Dams - - Grasslands Restoration Is As Important As Engineering Solutions to Ensure SA's Future Water Security
[Daily Maverick] In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa boasted of the preparations to build the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. However, this R10-billion construction will quickly go to waste if the grasslands above it aren't repaired, and catchment restoration is dead in the water after government funding cuts and stagnant tendering processes.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: TB Survivors Struggling With Lung Damage, Experts Say
[spotlight] There are over three million people alive in South Africa who have been cured of TB. But even after being cured, many continue to suffer the long-term after-effects of the disease. To find out more about this under-recognised problem, Spotlight recently attended a global gathering of experts focused on life after TB.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Revenue Agency Uncovers Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
[Namibian] The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) says they have uncovered a fraudulent scheme resulting in the illicit payout of tax refunds of over N$666 000 between January and April 2025, to 47 taxpayers.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Midwives in South Sudan Provide a Lifeline in Times of Calm and Crisis
[WHO-AFRO] Juba -- Midwives play a critical role in South Sudan, facilitating antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns to prevent death and promote a healthy future for both mothers and children.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official
Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official Israel will "allow a window" for a hostage deal during a visit by US President Donald Trump to the Middle East before a planned expansion of its Gaza offensive, a senior security official said Monday. "The deployment of forces prior to the start of the manoeuver will allow a window of opportunity until the end of the US...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Preliminary Data Suggests Major Natural Gas Discovery Off Somalia's Coast
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Somalia's ambitious offshore oil and gas exploration project--its first formal effort in decades to unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential--has reached a critical milestone.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
London began four days of pageantry on Monday, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. British, NATO and Ukrainian troops marched together, where King Charles took the salute.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought
Dry conditions are spreading to virtually every area of the continent.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative
Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative Submitted by Abed Abou Shhadeh on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:19 Recent events highlight the dangerous normalisation of Zionist violence, which is transcending borders amid global indifference Israeli riot police surround far-right politician Itamar Ben Gvir in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem on 10 May 2021 (Gil...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Green Light for Kayelekera - Uranium Mining Gets Radiation Safety Nod, but Scrutiny Grows
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued a crucial radiation safety license to Lotus (Africa) Limited, paving the way for the long-dormant Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to roar back to life.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Health Campaigns: Salt awareness week and world hypertension day
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of excessive salt consumption on the nationโs heart and brain health. This yearโs theme, โYour Brain and Heart Cannot Take the Pressure!โ highlights the importance of maintaining a stable blood pressure for good overall health, and specifically for heart and [โฆ]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Why Isimba Dam Is Worrying Electricity Generation Company Ltd's CEO
[Independent (Kampala)] For many hydroelectricity producers around the world, rainfall is a welcome blessing that ensures a steady power supply. But for Harrison Mutikanga, the CEO of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), heavy rains around the Lake Victoria basin cause him sleepless nights as he worries about the safety of the Isimba Hydropower Plant--one of Uganda's newest power stations on the River...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Russian reporter facing jail says RSF smuggled her to France
Pro-Ukrainian journalist Ekaterina Barabash said she escaped house arrest in Russia and fled to Paris with the help of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). She was facing up to 10 years in prison for criticizing the army.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:3G Capital to buy shoe brand Skechers in $9bn deal
Tie-up marks return to dealmaking for investment group after long search for a major target
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Headlines African Business Stories Roundtable on Mobilizing Diaspora Investment for Africa's Growth
[African Business Stories] Washington, DC -- African Business Stories (ABS) convened the third edition of its Roundtable Series during the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings, hosting a high-level dialogue titled ''Leveraging Diaspora Investment for Africa's Economic Growth.'' The event featured WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and other leading African and global voices in development and finance.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down
Port-au-Prince, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The budget deficit undermines the effectiveness of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, as it has been unable to deploy a staff of 2,500 troops to combat gangs, media outlets reported today. The post Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU urges Israel not to ramp up military attack on Gaza
โThe European Union is concerned at the planned extension of the operation by Israeli forces in Gaza," a Commission spokesperson says.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Orbรกnโs man in Brussels stalls Russian energy exit plan
Hungaryโs EU commissioner is hindering the planโs quick approval on Tuesday, despite obligations to act independently from Viktor Orbรกnโs Russia-friendly policies.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Are Catholic institutions ready to abandon fossil fuels?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
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