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Gunmen attack bus in Sudan!
Photo credit: BBC Kidnap fears gripped people as a long-distance bus travelling to Uganda was attacked by gunmen in South Sudan. BBC reports that the bus was attacked on a main road in Juba, leaving at least one person dead and several others feared kidnapped, according to the army. Images from the scene showed flames…
S. Leone impounds plane with fake registration number!
Photo credit: Frontpage Africa Authorities in Sierra Leone have impounded a 14-seater aircraft for needing proper landing permits and not originating from any recognized airfield in Liberia. The plane, with four crew members, allegedly illegally landed at Freetown International Airport while travelling from Liberia to Mexico. The Sierra Leonean government said the crew needed to…
500 die as Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds!
Photo credit: Canberry Times About five hundred people died in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, including thirty-five children, according to the health ministry. Malay Mail reports that the strikes on Hezbollah strongholds marked the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza war began. Arab states have strongly criticized Israel for the escalating hostilities with Hezbollah. The war started…
Rally against mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows!
Photo credit: the Varsity Last Wednesday, thousands rallied in Queen’s Park, Toronto, demanding justice for the ongoing mercury crisis plaguing Grassy Narrows First Nation. The First Nation organized the rally and was supported by over six hundred non-profits, unions, and human rights groups. Tagged the Grassy Narrows River Run rally, the demands were for provincial and…
Ubuntu : what connects us as human beings by Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Africa rebirth Oooboon too Africa is beieved to be the beginning of man. Indeed, it’s seen as the beginning of man’s civilization. Since the records are there, I do not think it would be wise to let that distract us. The topic I want to discuss today is why should there be lack…
Israel strikes Lebanon while Hezbollah strikes Israel!
Photo credit: Washington post Israel’s military has launched airstrikes on hundreds of targets in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has also launched its deepest rocket attacks into Israel since the start of the Gaza war. The Guardian reports that the claims have fueled fears of a broader conflict. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) said on Saturday night…
Dementia concerns in Australia!
Photo credit; 9 News An estimated 1.1 million Australians are projected to be living with dementia by 2058. Neos Kosmos reports that it has become a growing concern in the country. It is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause for women. Its impact on families, particularly within migrant communities, is profound….