Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown/in /by
He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoing cancer treatment.
Wealthy nations backsliding on commitment to global development/in /by
The world’s richest nations are backsliding in their support for global development, according to a new study by the Commitment to Development Index.
Celebrations as Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 51 years/in /by
They made it through after beating Nicaragua 2-0, defying the odds to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 51 years.
Nigeria convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism/in /by
Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the country's south east.
Nigeria’s High Court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism-related charges/in /by
Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the country's south east.
Signs of easing tension between Senegalese president and prime minister/in /by
There have been rumours of a rift between the two men, arising from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s restructuring of the presidential coalition.
How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges/in /by
From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.
Arsenal and Visit Rwanda end partnership after 8 years amid human right controversy/in /by
English football team Arsenal says it will terminate its partnership with Visit Rwanda at the end of this season, when the brand will cease to appear on the Gunners’ sleeves. Arsenal has come under fire over Rwanda's human rights record and alleged sponsorship of M23 rebels in eastern DRC.
Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state amid rising insecurity/in /by
Authourities in Nigeria's Kwara State have shut down all schools across Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke Ero following new security threats in the area.
Activists light up Johannesburg with a host of concerns ahead of G20 summit/in /by
A series of posters and illustrations projected onto buildings demanded urgent action on issues including climate accountability, the global debt crisis, and women’s rights.