Kenya Court Extends Block on US Ebola Quarantine Facility After Deadly Protests
A Kenyan court has temporarily extended its suspension of a proposed U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for three more weeks, following protests that left two people dead. The court also ordered the government to disclose all agreements and operational details with the United States regarding the site. The 50-bed facility, planned on an air force base […]
UK Police Face Scrutiny After Fatally Wounded Student Was Handcuffed During Response
Police in the United Kingdom are facing growing criticism following the handling of an incident in which an 18-year-old student was handcuffed while suffering from fatal stab wounds. The case has sparked public outrage after body-camera footage showed Henry Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe. One officer initially […]
US Targets Eastern Congo Rebel Commanders with Sanctions Amid Ongoing Violence
The United States has imposed sanctions on key commanders of armed groups involved in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to curb persistent violence in the region. The sanctions, announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Treasury Department, affect M23 commander and intelligence chief John Imani Nzenze, as well as Gustave […]
Makinde Rebukes Fayose Over Kidnapping Claims, Calls for Public Prayers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has responded strongly to allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose concerning recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, urging Nigerians to pray for the former governor rather than engage with what he described as unfounded remarks. The governor’s position was conveyed on Tuesday through the state Commissioner for […]
Gov Okpebholo Appoints Justice Mary Asemota As Acting President Of Edo Customary Court Of Appeal
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Justice Mary Nekpen Asemota as the Acting President of the Edo State Customary Court of Appeal. The appointment reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening the state’s judiciary and ensuring the effective administration of justice within the customary court system. The […]