In a dramatic development from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), 37 individuals, including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in a failed attempt to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi. The convicted were accused of orchestrating attacks on the… Continue reading
Canada has barred holders of visitor visa from applying for a work permit within the country. Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said the directive is with immediate effect. “While the temporary policy was set to expire on February 28, 2025, IRCC… Continue reading
As Canada moves towards a major immigration overhaul, tens of thousands of international students have taken to the streets to protest the new policies introduced by the Justin Trudeau-led federal government. According to a report by City News Toronto, approximately 70,000 foreign students participated in nationwide protests, with demonstrations occurring… Continue reading
A plane carrying 58 passengers and four crew has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The twin-engine turboprop plane was flying from Cascavel in the southern state of Paraná to the main airport in São Paulo city when it came down in the town of Vinhedo, the Voepass… Continue reading
Few minutes after he announced his withdrawal from the Presidential race, the President of the United States (US), Joe Biden has endorsed his Vice, Kamala Harris as his preferred presidential nominee for his party. President Biden made this announcement on his verified X handle on Sunday, July 21 ahead of… Continue reading
This is the moment Gazans celebrated after Hamas says it accepted the terms of a ceasefire plan put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. Video shows people jumping up and down and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza. A Hamas official says the “ball [is] now in… Continue reading
Truce talks were expected to resume Saturday in Egypt aimed at halting months of war in Gaza between Hamas militants and Israel that have triggered widening protests around the world. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been waiting for the Palestinian Islamist movement to respond to a… Continue reading
Iran launched drones at Israel directly from its territory Saturday, the Israeli army said, marking a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes. “Iran launched UAVs from its territory towards the territory of the state of Israel,” military spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement…. Continue reading
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma survived a road crash Thursday night, local media reported Friday. Zuma and his bodyguards were traveling from Nkandla to Eshowe, in KwaZulu-Natal Province, to campaign for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party when the crash happened. According to the country’s police, a drunk driver collided… Continue reading
The government of Swaziland now known as Eswatini, has announced its intention to welcome men from neighboring Southern African nations who are interested in becoming citizens of the country citing scarcity of men as reasons for the decision The country, however exempted Malawi from the nations from which application for… Continue reading
UNICEF solicits Olubadan support towards protection of children rights, others