Get ready for scorching temperatures as a record-breaking heatwave expands from the West to the Southwest and Gulf Coast states and it has been forecasted that there will be high temperatures, tropical storm updates, heavy rainfall warnings, and the impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality. Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Through Southwest and Gulf Coast…
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has commenced the process of soliciting bids from private operators capable of offering towing services and clearing abandoned vehicles on highways. In a bid notice issued by the Executive Director, UNRA stated that the government intends to engage private operators under a Memorandum of Understanding for a renewable period…
President William Ruto has expressed his belief in Africa’s potential to achieve a more integrated, prosperous, and stable future. He emphasized the need for Africa to drive its own development, relying on its people, leaders, and resources. President Ruto highlighted the importance of reforming the African Union (AU) as a starting point. He lamented the…
Accommodating the Rising Industrial Potential of Cannabis in Ghana Ghana’s minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, specifically for industrial purposes, while adhering to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) limits. THC is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis responsible for its “high” effect. According to Bloomberg, the law legalizing the cultivation of…
Cameroon’s government is taking measures to prevent France’s LGBT+ rights ambassador from visiting the country, citing the violation of its anti-gay laws. Jean-Marc Berthon, the representative of the French government on global LGBT+ rights, is scheduled to attend an event organized by the French Institute in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, from 27th June to 1st July….
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action and its impact on military academies in the ongoing debate surrounding race-conscious admissions, diversity in the officer corps, and the potential implications for national security have been brought to bare. The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has sparked a new debate concerning its impact…
The history of Hollywood strikes and the current joint action by actors and writers, as they challenge compensation issues and the impact of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry is now on the front burner as reported by The Republican Interest. Throughout the history of the entertainment industry, strikes by Hollywood actors and writers…
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…
