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Not a Gen-Z rebellion!
Photo credit: France 24 Will Shoki, editor of Africa is a Country, has argued that calling the social media crises erupting in some countries a Gen Z rebellion may be far from the truth. In Nepal, young protesters brought down the government. In Morocco, the leaderless collective “Gen Z 212” filled city squares with chants against…
End of Oiltivities! – Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Premium Times I’m proud to be a Nigerian. Indeed, I belong to the discerning few who see themselves first as Nigerians before seeing themselves as members of their respective ethnic groups. However, I also believe that our richness in ethnicity, just like our teeming population, could be a source of strength if well…
Hamas readies for Gaza talks…
Photo credit: BBC Hamas officials arrived Egypt on Sunday ahead of talks with Israel that the US hopes will lead to a halt in the war and the release of the hostages in Gaza. Asia One reports that Israeli negotiators were expected in Egypt on Monday for negotiations in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh about the…
600 join migrants’ procession in San Diego!
Photo credit: San Diego Union Over 600 people walked over two miles on Sunday in a procession of hope for migrants and refugees that took them to St. Joseph’s Cathedral in downtown San Diego. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the participation was twice the number expected, according to Rev. Scott Santarosa, pastor of the…
Challenges of migrant couples in Australia!
Photo credit: Neos Kosmos Many migrant couples who arrived in Australia recently describe their journey as “a road paved with thorns.” Neos Kosmos reports that in their attempt to escape te financial crisis, the newcomers f the 2010-2025 period face serious challenges that shake their relationships to the core. Greeks who took the leap toward a…
Toronto fountain goes into storage!
Photo credit: the Globe and Mail As Toronto City is preparing to advance its Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program next year, an underground utility work is required. GuelphToday.com reports that, as a result, The Family fountain in St. George’s Square will be removed and placed in storage next week for an estimated two years. The City…
Afghan cleric shot dead in Pakistan!
Photo credit; Lalatop An Afghan cleric was shot down by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Peshawar, according to police. ANI reports that this comes amid the rising tensions as Afghan refugees face deportations and harassment in Pakistan. Khaama Press reported that police identified the victim as Adam Khan, an Afghan Imam from Paktia province. He was attacked while returning…