Russian authorities have formally charged American journalist Evan Gershkovich with spying, according to local media reports. The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested last week in the city of Yekaterinburg while working on a story. The media reports have said that he categorically denies the accusations against him. The newspaper has demanded his immediate release….
Six men have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the murder of Italy’s ambassador, Luca Attanasio, in February 2021. Attanasio and two others were shot dead after a UN convoy they were travelling in was ambushed in the troubled east of the country, where many…
By Paul Mumeh David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark, a retired Army General and President of the 6th and 7th Senate (2007-2011 & 2011-2015), Federal Republic of Nigeria is 75, (April 8, 2023). He is unarguably an accomplished soldier and a successful politician. As a soldier, he rose to the commanding height of…
The US is “going to hell”, Donald Trump has said in a defiant address after pleading not guilty to falsifying business records to hide damaging information ahead of the 2016 election. The former president was charged with 34 counts in a Manhattan court in New York on Tuesday.These relate to a hush money payment…
Tourists will no longer need to register a vaccine certificate or produce a negative COVID-19 test before entering Japan International travel was enough of a hassle in the pre-COVID era, with visa applications, baggage rules and the other umpteen logistical arrangements to consider. Then came the COVID-19 tests, the border restrictions and QR code apps…
India on Wednesday recorded 4,435 new COVID-19 infections, the biggest single-day jump in 163 days (five months and 13 days), while the number of active cases increased to 23,091, according to Union health ministry data. A total of 4,777 cases were recorded on September 25 last year. With the fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally climbed…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Zambia to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and provide reliable and affordable connectivity to all Zambians. The agreement builds on Liquid’s already extensive investments made since it opened its doors in Zambia in 2011. In the…
The South Sudan Minister of Finance, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP) and Trade & Development Bank (TDB) have struck a deal during the country’s Oil and Power Summit. Finance leaders at the sixth edition of the South Sudan Oil & Power conference put investment in East African energy projects top of…
World’s leading Engagement Banking platform provider, Backbase will hold its Tour in South Africa, Johannesburg for the first time. The single-day conference at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff will include visionary keynotes, expert-led discussions, and networking sessions with banking and fintech leaders. On 16 May, around 150 banking and fintech professionals representing retail banking,…
By Dr Juliette Tuakli In order for “Health for All” to become a reality, access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery and ongoing surgical education must become a priority in Africa Access Multimedia Content We celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2023, and I thought it is a good time to reflect on what…
