Extradition Law: Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests
Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent to China for trial, even…
African Union Suspends Sudan
The African Union on Thursday suspended Sudan, demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve a crisis which has claimed over 100 lives. “The AU Peace and Security Council has with…
Monk’s Fast, Forces 2 Muslim Governors To Resign In Sri Lanka
A hunger-fast by a Buddhist monk and Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka has forced the resignation of two Muslim governors. The two Muslim governors were condemned for their support…
Strong Rape Allegations Against PSG Star, Neymar.
A woman has accused Brazil football player Neymar of raping her in Paris, according to a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters. She was alleging that the world-renowned sports…
Israeli Plans Visit To Nigeria After 61 Years.
…Asks Buhari to visit Israel too The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Shimon Ben-Shosan, said on Thursday that his Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, and the President, Mr Reuvin Rivlin,…
EU Citizens In UK Denied Vote In European Elections.
Rights groups have condemned the chaotic scenario, saying UK authorities have failed to guarantee the vote. Britons in the EU’s 27 other countries also experienced irregularities, including postal votes “gone…
Four Catholics Killed In Burkina Faso Religious Procession
Four Catholics were killed in an attack on a religious procession in north Burkina Faso the day after gunmen killed a priest and five parishioners during mass, a bishop said…
Angola Sacks Sonangol Chief Over Fuel Shortages
Angolan President Joao Lourenco sacked the chief executive of the state oil giant Sonangol following several days of dire fuel shortages which have paralysed Africa’s second largest producer of crude.…
Togo Changes Law To Allow President Gnassingbe Remain In Power Until 2030
Togo’s parliament has voted a constitutional change allowing President Faure Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled the small West African country since 1967, to run two more terms and potentially remain…
Doctor I Infected 65 Children, 25 Others With Hiv/Aids In Pakistan.
More than 90 people, including 65 children, are feared to have been infected with theHIV virus in Pakistan by a doctor using a contaminated syringe, officials disclosed today. “We have arrested…
