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Trump has immunity for actions as president, US supreme court rules
The United States supreme court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for official actions taken while in office. In a 6-3 ruling delivered on Monday, the majority decision dismissed the verdict of the lower court on the criminal charges filed against Trump over his conduct after the 2020 elections. The six justices […]
Mauritanian president re-elected for second term
Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected to office after winning 56.12 per cent of the vote, provisional results showed. His main rival, Biram Dah Abeid, an anti-slavery human rights activist, came in second place after winning 22 per cent of the vote. Hamadi Sidi Mokhtar of the Islamist Tawasul Party got 12.76 per […]
US state bans medical treatment for transgender children
The Texas Supreme Court has backed a law that stops doctors from giving medical treatment to children who feel their gender is different from the one they were born with. This treatment includes puberty blockers, hormones and other medicines that help transgender children feel more comfortable in their bodies, Reuters reported on Friday. The Texas […]
“The People Have Spoken, I concede, I Will Not Sign 2024 Finance Bill”, Says Kenyan President
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation. But he warned that the withdrawal of the finance bill would mean a significant shortfall in funding for development programmes […]
Cancer: 6,500 Penises Amputated in Brazil in 10 Years
In 2018, Brazilian pensioner João sought medical help after he found a wart on his penis. “I started visiting medical clinics to find out what it was, but all the doctors told me it was due to excess skin and prescribed medication,” the 63-year-old recalls. Despite the medication, the wart continued to grow. It started […]
Korean Air Boeing Plane Drops 25,000 Feet In Five Minutes After System Malfunction
A Korean Air Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, bound for Taiwan, has encountered a pressurisation system malfunction while flying over Jeju Island, South Korea. The plane underwent a rapid descent of 25,000 feet in just five minutes, approximately 30 minutes after takeoff, before returning to South Korea. This incident has sparked an investigation. Business Insider […]
Kenya police fire teargas at anti-tax protests
Kenya police have fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters in the capital, Nairobi, amid ongoing anti-tax demonstrations across the country. Businesses have been shut and transport has been paralysed in the city, with the police engaging in running battles with demonstrators.The youth-led protests are calling on MPs to reject proposed tax increases. The government, which […]
Another Nigerian Pilgrim Returns Lost €1,750 In Saudi Arabia
A Nigerian pilgrim, identified as Muhammad Na’Allah has returned the sum of €1,750 (One thousand, seven hundred and fifty Euros) which he stumbled upon at the Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Muhammad who is from Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, reportedly handed over the money to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, […]
Tunisian President Sacks Religious Affairs Minister After 49 Pilgrims Died In Hajj
Tunisian President, Kais Saied, has sacked the minister of religious affairs in the country after 49 Tunisians died in this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The death toll has risen to 1126, more than half of them from Egypt according to AFP tally on Friday, compiling official statements and reports from diplomats involved in […]
Namibia Court Declares Same-Sex Acts Constitutional, Nullifies Colonial-Era Laws
A High Court in Namibia on Friday declared as unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men. The historic court ruling on Friday has been held as landmark and a significant victory for the LGBTQ community in Namibia. According to African News, the case was initiated by a Namibian activist, Friedel Dausab, with […]