We’re Now In Charge Of Govt, Soldiers Claim
Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s government following an apparent coup in the West African nation on Wednesday when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Members of the elite guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices in the capital Niamey, and after talks broke down, “refused to release” him, a presidential source said. The soldiers...
Tinubu Talks Tough, Says ECOWAS Won’t Accept Coup In Niger
President Bola Tinubu has said the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, would not tolerate actions that incapacitate democratically-elected government in the sub-region, a direct message to soldiers who have held Niger Republic’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, hostage at the palace. President Tinubu gave the warning in his capacity a the ECOWAS Chairman in a statement on Wednesday, described the...
Ex-US President Obamas’ Personal Chef Drowns Near Martha’s Vineyard Estate
The body of the former White House sous chef who worked for ex-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle, Tafari Campbell was recovered Monday in the waters near their Martha’s Vineyard estate, Massachusetts police said. Tafari Campbell, 45, known as one of the chefs who brewed White House honey ale beer while Obama was in office — using honey from Michelle Obama’s...
Zelensky Sacks Ambassador To UK After Criticism
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, after he criticized the president’s response to a row over British military aid. Prystaiko had criticized Zelensky’s sarcastic response to suggestions from British defence minister Ben Wallace that Ukraine should show more gratitude for arms supplies from its allies. Zelensky signed a decree dismissing Prystaiko,...
Explosion In South Africa’s Johannesburg Kills One, 48 Injured
One man died and at least 48 people were injured after a suspected underground gas explosion ripped open roads and flipped vehicles in the heart of South Africa’s biggest city, authorities and emergency services said Thursday. Firefighters found the man’s body found under a vehicle. The cause of the blast at evening rush hour Wednesday in downtown Johannesburg remained unclear. The...
Putin Will Not Attend Brics Summit – South African Presidency
Russia's president will not attend a summit in South Africa next month, according to the country's presidency. The announcement comes after South Africa's leader said any attempt to arrest Vladimir Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia. If Mr Putin had left Russian soil, he would have been subject to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. South Africa is...
Women Protest Closure of Beauty Salons In Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan have held a rare protest against the Taliban's decision to shut female beauty parlours and salons. Women shouted "work, bread and justice" while they were gathered in the capital city, Kabul. Taliban guards responded with water cannons, and some protesters said stun guns were also used against them. Women's rights have been increasingly restricted since Taliban rulers returned to...
US Approves First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill
The US government has approved the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that birth control pill Opill will be available without a prescription for women of all ages. In a statement, the agency said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception. The manufacturer of Opill has said it will most likely be...
Sudan Conflict: 87 People Found In Darfur Mass Grave, UN says
The bodies of at least 87 people allegedly killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have been found in a mass grave, according to the UN. The organization said Masalit people were among those buried in a shallow grave just outside El-Geneina. Fierce fighting between the RSF and Sudan's armed forces has been continuing since April. But the RSF and...
China Accused Of Hacking US Government Emails – Microsoft
China-based hackers have gained access to the email accounts of around 25 organizations, including government agencies, Microsoft says. The software giant has not provided details of where the government agencies are based. However, the US Department of Commerce has confirmed to the BBC that Microsoft notified it about the attack. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was among the individuals impacted by the breach,...
