International Conference on Eritrea Studies that was underway from 4 to 6 January at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development” concluded by passing various recommendations. At the closing event of the Conference, Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the gathering has not merely been an academic exercise; rather, it has epitomized the convergence of scholarly rigor, policy-oriented discourse, and the unassailable ethos on intellectual pursuit that underscores Eritrea’s resolute commitment to knowledge-driven development. Underlining that the event has been instrumental in challenging and deconstructing the reductive narratives that have hitherto…
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Lagos, Nigeria – Ballantine’s blended Scotch whisky proudly reflects on the electrifying success of the “Even In The Day” Festival, held on December 20th and 21st, 2024, at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos. The two-day festival brought together thousands of music aficionados for a wonderful experience celebrating a vibrant mix of Amapiano, Afro-house, EDM, and deep house music. The venue came alive as attendees immersed themselves in the festival’s energy. Ballantine’s played a vital role with its signature handmade cocktails that perfectly complemented the lively atmosphere. On Day 1, the Soakers Experience converted the Park into a water-themed wonderland complete with giant…
Crossings into the United States from Mexico have dropped sharply since last year. But countries south of the U.S. border are waiting nervously to see if President-elect Donald J. Trump orders mass deportations.The possibility that millions of undocumented immigrants could be expelled — what would be the largest deportation program in American history — has sent shock waves through Latin America and sowed confusion among migrants and asylum seekers.“We see dark times coming for the migrant community,” said Irineo Mujica, the Mexico director of People Without Borders, a transnational advocacy group. “Anyone who falls prey to the Trump administration is…
On Monday, it was learned a trio of offensive coordinators were on the Jaguars’ radar: Ben Johnson (Lions), Liam Coen (Buccaneers) and Joe Brady (Bills). All three have indeed received an interview request, but the team announced on Tuesday that other coaches are also on the radar.Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is among the coaches whom the Jags are seeking an interview with. Monken has already received a slip from the Bears, and it comes as little surprise he is drawing interest from multiple suitors. Baltimore led the league in total offense this season, ranking third in scoring with an average of 30.5 points…
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, says allowing fact-checkers to assess content ‘became a tool to censor’.The social media giant Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, has announced the end of its third-party fact-checking programme in the United States, saying that it will encourage “more speech” on its platform. The move, revealed on Tuesday, comes as tech executives embrace incoming US President Donald Trump, whose right-wing supporters have long decried online content moderation as a tool of censorship. Instead of third-party fact-checkers, Meta said it will rely on “community notes”, similar to those used on the social media platform X,…
NYC subway arson suspect pleads not guilty The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway last month was back in court to plead “not guilty” just a short time ago. FOX 5 NY’s Michelle Ross has the details from the courtroom. BROOKLYN – The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a NYC subway train pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of 57-year-old Debrina Kawam. According to prosecutors, Zapeta lit the New Jersey native on…
The Republic of Ghana has decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the so-called “sadr”. This decision was communicated in an official document from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana, addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco. The Republic of Ghana “has decided to immediately inform, through diplomatic channels, the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, the African Union and the United Nations, of this position.” In the same official document, the Republic of Ghana expressed its support for the “good-faith efforts made by…
Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid, has once again demonstrated his generosity by gifting his aide, Femmy, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz worth millions of naira.Femmy took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude, accompanied by emotional emojis. The aide affectionately referred to Wizkid as the “biggest bird” for the Benz gift and professed his love for his boss.A video shared online showed Femmy driving his new car, enjoying songs on the road. Wizkid’s fans were overjoyed by the news, praising their favorite artist for his kindness.This act of generosity comes on the heels of Wizkid’s recent purchase of two mansions worth N2.4 billion…
The United States declared on Tuesday that a genocide took place in Sudan, drawing fresh attention to the scale of atrocities in Africa’s largest war and singling out one side in the conflict as the perpetrators of some of the worst violence.Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group fighting Sudan’s military in a bitter civil war, and allied militias had committed acts of genocide during a fearsome wave of ethnically targeted violence in the western region of Darfur.The Treasury Department announced a raft of financial measures intended to support the genocide determination, including…
Carthon joined the Titans after a six-year tenure with the 49ers, where he was the director of player personnel (2021-22) and the director of pro personnel (2017-20).”He played an important role there constructing one of our league’s best teams,” owner Amy Adams Strunk said at the time of his hiring on Jan. 18, 2023.The Titans (3-14) finished the year tied with the Browns and Giants for the league’s worst record, earning the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Firing Carthon could signal what direction the team plans to go with the upcoming draft’s top pick.Carthon was one…