The new Peace Corps legislation includes crucial provisions to tackle serious misconduct, allowing the agency’s director to suspend employees without pay. An investigation conducted by USA TODAY shed light on a disheartening incident involving a high-ranking Peace Corps official. The report exposed the story of John Peterson, a Peace Corps director in Tanzania, who…
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is currently seeking medical treatment in Russia, as confirmed by Mzwanele Manyi, spokesperson for the Jacob Zuma Foundation. This development comes just one day after the Constitutional Court ruling that ordered Zuma to return to prison and serve the remainder of his sentence. Zuma, who is 81 years old,…
Harare – In a significant development, Egypt and Ethiopia have reached a breakthrough on the contentious Blue Nile mega-dam issue, according to AFP. The two nations have agreed to finalize an agreement within four months, putting an end to years of tensions. Since Ethiopia commenced construction on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in…
In a significant move to combat the escalating issue of illegal mining, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kwara State, Nigeria, has taken decisive action against thirteen Chinese nationals involved in unlawful mining activities. Illegal mining has emerged as a grave concern in Kwara State, Nigeria, prompting the…
In North Kivu, the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and various armed groups has inflicted a disproportionate impact on women and girls. Shocking reports reveal that M23 fighters and other armed groups have carried out dozens of rapes, both inside and outside displacement sites, as well as in areas beyond the camps. The situation has…
James Spader, star of The Blacklist, shares his thoughts on the deliberate and satisfying conclusion of the long-running NBC series. After 10 thrilling years, the enigmatic Raymond “Red” Reddington is bidding farewell in the highly anticipated two-hour finale of “The Blacklist.” In a recent interview, James Spader, the charismatic star of the show, expressed…
The historic and catastrophic flooding in Vermont which is said to have been caused by heavy rainstorms, but more reasons behind the flooding, its devastating effects, and the ongoing challenges faced by the state have been discovered. Vermont is currently grappling with an unprecedented flooding crisis triggered by relentless rainfall, leading to severe consequences for…
Vermont and other parts of the Northeast are grappling with catastrophic flooding, endangering homes and communities. Discover how to cancel your Airbnb or Vrbo bookings if your travel plans are affected. Stay informed about the unfolding situation and find out how to stay safe during this natural disaster. Unprecedented Flooding Ravages Vermont’s Northeast Region…
Egypt is undertaking a major infrastructure project to build an artificial river parallel to the Nile River. The artificial river will span 114 kilometers in length and is part of Egypt’s “New Delta” project. The project, valued at 160 billion Egyptian pounds ($5.25 billion), aims to irrigate 2.2 million acres of land. The first…
Pope Francis has appointed three new cardinals from Africa, highlighting the importance of the continent in the Catholic Church. Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba in South Sudan, Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, former Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and current Coadjutor Archbishop for Tanzania’s Tabora Archdiocese, and Archbishop Stephen Brislin from South Africa have been…
