A magisterial court in Monrovia has ordered the detention of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members at South Beach, the city’s maximum prison. Riot police, well-armed, escorted Cllr. Scott, Rebecca Youdeh Wilson, Gertrude Newton, and Alice C. Johnson, who are facing charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, and false reports…
Recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveal a significant drop in trade between Nigeria and India, resulting in India no longer being among Nigeria’s top five trading partners. For a considerable period, India held the number one position as Nigeria’s primary export destination. According to NBS figures, trade between the two countries…
Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing criticism and controversy after refusing to apologize for derogatory remarks he made against the Nation Media Group. The Trade Cabinet Secretary accused the media house of threatening to dismiss a journalist for pursuing a balanced story, although he provided no evidence to support his claims. During…
As the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact commences in Paris, world leaders are emphasizing the need for immediate reforms in the global financial architecture to address the pressing challenges of our time. President Emmanuel Macron of France, in his opening remarks, acknowledged that while the existing financial system had previously been effective and…
The United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Germany, France, and the EU delegation have issued a joint statement expressing their concerns regarding election-related violence and aggression in Sierra Leone leading up to the upcoming elections. Paragraph 2: In their statement, they call upon all individuals to refrain from engaging in violence, show respect for the political…
In a potential setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s key priorities in 2023, the national debt of the United Kingdom has reached 100% of the country’s GDP. This development casts doubt on the government’s third target of reducing the national debt, as recently released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the…
Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has initiated its drawdown process in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22). These resolutions mandate the reduction of 2,000 soldiers by the end of June 2023. ATMIS, with support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has…
The revelation of Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, holding dual French nationality has sparked a significant uproar on the Indian Ocean island. The law stipulates that acquiring foreign citizenship results in the automatic loss of Malagasy nationality. Leaked documents exposing Rajoelina’s naturalization by decree in November 2014, authorized by then French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, have…
In a recent cyber attack that has sent shockwaves around the world, a notorious hacker group known as Clop has resorted to publishing the names and profiles of numerous victims on the darknet. This move is part of their strategy to pressure organizations, including banks, universities, and even US federal bodies, into paying hefty ransoms….
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, a federal law that gives preferences to Native Americans and tribal members in adoption and foster care placements of Native American children. The court rejected a challenge claiming that certain provisions of the law were racially biased against…
