TV host in Ivory Coast has been sentenced for condoning rape
An Ivory Coast TV programme presenter has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence by an Abidjan court for \”condoning rape\”. He was also fined 2m CFA francs ($3,600 £2,600).…
Evia island residents forced to evacuate due to Greece wildfires
Wildfires are continuing to rip through the Greek island of Evia, prompting residents to flee to safety by sea. More than 2,000 people have already been evacuated, with elderly residents…
The Government of Mexico has sued some of the US biggest gun manufacturers.
The Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew they were…
YouTube barred Sky News Australia for week over Covid misinformation
YouTube has barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content for a week, saying it had breached rules on spreading Covid-19 misinformation. It issued a \”strike\” under its three-strike policy,…
US Complies With Russia Ban, Lays Off Local Embassy Staff
MOSCOW – The United States said Friday it has laid off nearly 200 local staffers working for its diplomatic missions in Russia ahead of an August 1 deadline set by…
THE GOVERNMENT OF TUNISIA\’S APPEALED FOR HELP.
Tunisia\’s government has appealed for help from citizens abroad after the authorities declared the country’s health system had \”collapsed\”, amid a rapid surge of the Delta variant which has led…
“I’m from a country where talent is not respected” – Kobazzie speaks to Dj Edu on BBC “This Is Africa”.
Liberian superstar Korte Bazzie alias Kobazzie was today featured on BBC “This is Africa” by Dj Edu. The Liberian singer was asked several questions about the current state of the…
SUSPECTED MIGRANT BOAT BREAK UP KILLING FOUR NEAR SAN DIEGO
Suspected migrant boat breaks up off San Diego, killing four Debris from the boat washes up on to the beachFour people died and some two dozen people were injured after…
WEST AND EAST AFRICA PLAN TO INTRODUCE NEW CURRENCIES
The countries of the East African Community (EAC) and nations in the Ecowas region of West Africa are determined to forge ahead with plans to introduce new currencies for their…