Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, backed by the New York-based non-profit organization Gift of Chess, persevered through considerable physical discomfort in his ongoing quest to set a new record for the longest chess marathon at New York City’s Times Square.
Today marks a year since Sudan has been enduring violence, displacement, and violations since the start of the war. More than 8.6 million people, predominantly women and children, have fled their homes since April 15, 2023, making it one of the world’s largest displacement crises.
However, Dutch lawmaker Sophie i’nt Veld expressed concerns about certain aspects of the reforms, stating, “I’m not going to open a bottle of champagne after this.” Similarly, Swedish parliamentarian Malin Bjork believes the reforms fail to address core issues and may exacerbate difficulties for asylum seekers in Europe.
In a recent development surrounding the controversy involving former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi, Tiger Eye P.I., the investigative team led by acclaimed journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations of bribery.
As Senegal prepares to inaugurate its fifth president, the West African nation braces for a historic moment as Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the newly elected leader, challenges tradition with his polygamous marriage, introducing not one, but two First Ladies.
The groundbreaking journey of the world’s first surviving nonuplets continues as they embark this week on a significant milestone – a visit to Italy for a television appearance on the Guinness World Records talent show, “Lo Show dei Record”.
A United Airlines flight encountered a harrowing ordeal necessitating an emergency landing in California, triggered by the startling detachment of a tire midflight, subsequently causing damage to multiple vehicles in a San Francisco parking lot.
On Tuesday, March 5th, the Top 10 Projects among the 112 participants of the 2024 Miss World pageant were unveiled. Among them, three remarkable candidates hailing from African nations have been selected
The recent decision by Ghana’s parliament to approve a contentious bill aimed at curtailing LGBTQ rights has drawn condemnation from human rights activists and the United States. Sponsored by a coalition of religious and traditional leaders, the legislation received widespread support among lawmakers and was passed on Wednesday.
Namibian President Hage Geingob, a towering figure in African politics, was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony at the nation’s revered Heroes’ Acre cemetery. The funeral, graced on Sunday by dignitaries from across the globe, including African leaders, the German president, and Princess Anne, marked the end of an era for Namibia.
