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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…
Gen Z – holding hands across borders by Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Teen Vogue Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar, Peru, the Philippines, and Morocco have one thing in common. Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) has protested or is protesting a lack of opportunities, corruption, and nepotism resulting in maladministration in those countries. One or two of those countries may be poor, but one…
Another Gen Z protest in Morocco!
Photo credit: AP News Many young Moroccans have poured into the streets across the country demanding basic amenities from the government. The group, apparently Gen Zs, are rallying under the banner of “Gen Z 212”. The movement materialized quickly online and mobilized Moroccans across a dozen cities since Saturday. Clashes with security forces have turned deadly….
Canadian town loses only Walmart store!
Photo credit: the Globe and Mail Prince Rupert in British Columbia is a beautiful coastal town in Canada. The Daily Mail reports that the isolated town is now so dangerous that Walmart has closed its local supermarket due to fears for staff safety. It’s the only Walmart within a 144km radius. Being a lifeline for many low-income…
Strikes and protests across France!
Photo credit: France 24 Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich. In Paris, thousands of workers, retirees and students marched from Place d’Italie. The Eiffel Tower informed visitors it was closed due to the strike. …
Somalia’s university makes impact in agric!
Photo credit: SATG Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) in Somalia is making strides in tackling the country’s food security issues by increasing agricultural production. AA reports that the Mogadishu-based university, supported by Turkish institutions such as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), offers modern agricultural technologies at…
82-year-old U of T student makes headlines after joining her daughter – a prof – and grandson on campus!
Photo credit: CBC At age 82, Marion Gommerman has proved you’re never too old to learn. U of T News reports that she is a new University of Toronto student inspired to return to school after participating in an intergenerational learning program at Christie Gardens, a local retirement community and long-term care home. Her story has drawn…