As Libyans mark the holy month of Ramadan with feasts and fireworks, soaring prices, a weakened currency, and persistent political divisions have left many citizens with little to celebrate. Economic Hardship Amid Festivities Supermarkets in Tripoli have begun rationing goods, while petrol stations face shortages and ATMs run dry. Residents…
A group of activists under the banner “Olympics No Thanks” staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, raising concerns over the use of public funds for Italy’s upcoming Olympic Games. Criticism of Spending Priorities Protesters argued that the billions of euros allocated for new venues could have been directed toward healthcare…
Widespread violence erupted across Mexico on Sunday following the army’s killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Operation El Mencho, one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, was killed during a shoot-out in Tapalpa,…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni hosted Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at State House in Entebbe on Friday for high-level talks aimed at ending Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Focus on Dialogue Museveni reiterated his long-held position that sustainable peace in Sudan can only be achieved through…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed details surrounding the death of George Otobe, also known as Omundu, a boda boda rider who was killed during a political rally in Mbale town, Vihiga County, on Saturday. Incident Details According to the DCI, Otobe, a resident of Kisumu County, allegedly…
The General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) in Mombasa has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Iqbal Khandwalla, citing concerns over his conduct and performance while in office. Board Decision In a statement released Sunday by the County Secretary & Head of County Public Service, officials confirmed that the hospital’s…
More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them. Protest at Rodeo I Prison At Rodeo I prison, located about 40 kilometers east of Caracas, inmates shouted slogans such as “Freedom!” and “Release us…
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in an operation that triggered a wave of retaliatory violence across the country. The Operation Oseguera, 59, was wounded during a clash with soldiers in Tapalpa,…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has postponed a planned visit by a youth group to his home in Ichaweri, Gatundu, Kiambu County, citing lack of formal communication. Statement from the Office of the 4th President In a statement released Sunday by Kanze Dena, Communication Secretary for the office of the 4th…
Authorities in Gabon suspended social media platforms on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users in a sudden digital communications lockdown. Government’s Justification Officials defended the ban as necessary to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security. Speaking to Africanews, analyst Marie-Noelle Ada Meyo suggested the move could spark…