SLAVERY REPARATIONS NOT ABOUT TRANSFER OF CASH, SAYS LAMMY
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the concept of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery “is not about the transfer of cash”. In his first comments since…
BOTSWANA’S MASISI CONCEDES DEFEAT
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi, leader of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has pledged a seamless transition of power following his election loss to Umbrella for Democratic Change leader, Duma Boko.…
‘INJUSTICE’ – BRAZIL REACTS TO VINICIUS JR SNUB
Journalists and politicians in Brazil have criticised Rodri being voted the winner of the Ballon d’Or ahead of Vinicius Junior. Brazil forward Vinicius, 24, was Real Madrid’s top scorer last…
SENIOR MALAWI POLITICIAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TO KILL PRESIDENT
A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on…
TWO NEW LAWSUITS ACCUSE SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING BOYS
Warning: This story contains details some readers may find disturbing **** Two new lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs accusing the music mogul of sexual assault. Both lawsuits,…
WORRY OVER TOXIC DELHI AIR AS POLLUTION WORSENS
Air quality in India’s capital Delhi has deteriorated to severe and extremely poor levels in the past few days, data shows. Pollution levels crossed 25-30 times the World Health Organization…
EX-ABERCROMBIE CEO PLEASDS NOT GUILTY TO SEX TRAFIICKING CHARGES
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. Lawyers entered the plea on behalf of Mr Jeffries in New York…
GHANAIAN MINISTER IS NEW COMMONWEALTH SG
The new Commonwealth Secretary-General is Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, who is the current Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. She replaces British politician and lawyer Patricia Scotland. Shirley Ayorkor…
KING REFERS TO ‘PAINFUL ASPECTS OF PAST’ IN COMMONWEALTH SPEECH
The King has said “the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate”, in a speech to Commonwealth leaders after the issue of reparations for slavery was raised. “None…
MOZAMBIQUE’S RULING PARTY WINS LANDSLIDE IN DISPUTED POLL
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern African nation, according to official results. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo’s relatively…