Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo over 10 million dollars in back wages/in /by
The 9.8 million euros ($10.5 million) that Juventus was ordered to pay Ronaldo is half the amount that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had been seeking from the Turin club in back wages.
EU to sanction Iran for retaliatory attack on Israel/in /by
European Council President Charles Michel said overnight on Thursday the measures would serve as a "clear signal" to Iran
Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats for ‘subversive activities’/in /by
The diplomats, including two political advisers, were given 48 hours to leave the country. The specifics of their alleged activities were not disclosed.
Uganda: ‘Living in Fear’ – Landowners in Uganda’s Oil Field On Brink of Eviction/in /by
[IPS] Kampala, Buliisa, and Hoima -- When Mugisha Jealousy Mulimba learned that the government of Uganda was dragging him to court, he expected justice. But he says he has realized these courts are being used to deprive him of his rights to a fair hearing and the right to fair and adequate compensation for his land and property.
Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study/in /by
In Mali, temperatures surpassed 48°C last month, with Gabriel Toure Hospital reporting 102 deaths in early April, particularly affecting older individuals.
Britain’s contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament/in /by
Britain's plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda hit a snag as the House of Lords introduced amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill. This sends the legislation back to the House of Commons for further review, delaying its passage.
UN reports widening global inequality in sexual and reproductive health and rights/in /by
A new UN report published Wednesday says an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.
China writes off unspecified amount of Zimbabwe interest-free loan/in /by
Chinese gesture comes as Zimbabwe drowns in debt and faces a devastating drought.
Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People/in /by
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people.
South Africa inflation eases in March/in /by
South Africa's economy, already weakened by the pandemic, has suffered multiple crises ranging from large scale power and water cuts, floods and widespread infrastructure failures