The Brics had chosen the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui to host their future headquarters, after a delegation from the Brics alliance visited Bangui for several days. The President of this organization of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa) has exceptionally awarded “the medal of strategic …
Read More »Coup attempt foiled in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada announced that a coup attempt had been foiled on Thursday evening. Individuals had attacked the headquarters of the army, he said at the time of his exit. This coup attempt was aborted thanks to the effective and professional reaction of the security …
Read More »Uganda: students leave schools over Ebola fears
Learners in Uganda are heading back home after the government closed schools two weeks earlier than originally scheduled in order to slow down an outbreak of Ebola in the country. The ministry of education ordered closure of schools after more than 20 confirmed Ebola cases were recorded among students. Parents …
Read More »Twitter announces reinstatement of suspended accounts
Twitter boss Elon Musk announced on Thursday the reinstatement of suspended accounts on the platform if they have not broken the law. “The people have spoken, the amnesty begins next week. Vox populi, vox dei,” Elon Musk said. On Wednesday, the new owner had published a poll to ask his …
Read More »10-year-old girl killed for witnessing robbery operation
Armed robbers have killed a 10-year-old Togolese girl for witnessing their operation when she was sent to get charcoal in Ota, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. A female friend of the girl’s mother sent the girl to her house to get her charcoal. When she …
Read More »Wanted Indian Islamic preacher spotted at the World Cup
An Indian Islamist preacher wanted by anti-terrorist agencies in New Delhi, took advantage of the events of the World Cup to take refuge in Qatar. Zakir Naik is at the root of a diplomatic row between India and Qatar. Prosecuted for financing terrorist operations and spreading religious hatred, Zakir Naik …
Read More »China: at least ten dead in a fire in Xinjiang
Ten people died and nine were injured in the fire of a residential building in China’s Xinjiang province (northwest), the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. The fire broke out around 7:50 p.m. Thursday evening, according to the agency. “Ten people have died, despite emergency care,” the report said. …
Read More »“My upbringing doesn’t permit me to be disrespectful”- Ghana’s Bukari apologizes
Ghanaian player Osman Bukari has defended his imitation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuuu’ celebrations saying his upbringing does not permit him to be disrespectful. His reaction follows concerns on social media that the celebration was disrespectful towards Ronaldo – who usually celebrates his goals by jumping up while rotating in …
Read More »Russia: parliament passes law banning ‘LGBT propaganda’
Russian parliament on Thursday passed the third and final reading of a law that expands an existing ban on promoting “LGBT propaganda” to children by banning it among people of all ages. Under the new law, any event or act regarded as an attempt to promote homosexuality – including online, …
Read More »Young man stabbed to death over missing phone
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death over stolen mobile phone in the Assin Fosu municipality of the Central Region, Ghana, Adom News reported. The deceased accused the suspect of stealing his mobile phone and reported it to the police, the website reported, citing the deceased’s brother. The Assin Akropong …
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