Authorities say the attack on the military centre in Bamako has been thwarted.The Malian military government has reported that it thwarted a “terrorist” attack in the capital, adding the situation is “under control”. The army said on Tuesday that it was conducting a security sweep after fighting off gunmen who attacked a military police centre in Bamako. Mali’s military government has been fighting rebel groups since overseeing a coup in 2021. The military facility, located in the Feladie district on the southeastern outskirts of the capital near the main airport, came under attack early on Tuesday morning. Witnesses reported gunshots…
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A federal indictment is expected to be unsealed later Tuesday against Sean “Diddy” Combs, a hip-hop kingmaker and three-time Grammy winner who was arrested in New York City on Monday, according to his attorney. It was not immediately clear what charges Combs would face, but Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo said that the charges were coming from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, indicating federal charges would be filed. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) carried out the arrest in Manhattan on Monday, sources familiar with the matter told NBC New York. Combs was arrested in the lobby of a hotel, a representative…
The two-day convening will highlight the urgency to support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030 The inaugural Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future is set to take place on October 9 and 10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Focused on mobilizing significant financial investments from G20 countries to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment, the timely two-day gathering will convene Heads of State, finance ministers, private sector leaders, Multilateral Development Banks and civil society to address and dismantle development barriers across Africa, setting the continent’s trajectory for equitable…
Zaddy Swag Shades Emtee As He Drops On SA Hip Hop Top 15 Albums Chart. The bond between Emtee and Zaddy Swag has been strained for a long time, and it seems that mending their relationship will require nothing short of a miracle. The two have been at odds for what feels like ages, their differences growing deeper with each passing day. Zaddy Swag Shades Emtee As He Drops On SA Hip Hop Top 15 Albums Chart It’s not just a disagreement; it’s a clash of personalities, egos, and unresolved issues that have kept them on opposing sides. In a…
Ex-New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady have a history of casually trolling each other online, especially since both retired from the NFL.Over the weekend, both took their light-hearted bantering to a whole new league — literally.Brady is a minority owner of English League One side Birmingham City, which is set to face off with overnight sensation Wrexham AFC — notably co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney who bought the team in 2020. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, McElhenny employed the help of Brady’s nemesis, Manning, to expertly troll him…
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro’s contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in jail.Venezuela’s government has unleashed an unprecedented wave of repression following the contested re-election of Nicolas Maduro in July’s presidential election, a United Nations fact-finding mission has reported. Maduro’s victory in the disputed vote saw authorities crack down on the opposition and protesters, the mission said in its report released on Tuesday. The response of the authorities has thrown the country into one of its most “acute human rights crises in recent history” the report by the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) warned. Amid weeks of…
Originally appeared on E! Online “Friends” fans will always be there for Matthew Perry. In fact, viewers of the 2024 Emmy Awards were quick to call out the fact that Perry — who died in October 2023 from the acute effects of ketamine — wasn’t included during the In Memoriam segment at the Sept. 15 award show. “did I miss it or did the Emmy’s not show Matthew Perry????” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Another added, “How in the world did the Emmy’s not include Matthew Perry?!?!” However, there was a reason that Perry did not appear: He…
In line with its commitment to driving Africa’s sustainable growth, Standard Bank Group is proud to announce its new partnership with Prodigy Finance that will deliver funding to top African scholars who are looking to advance their careers through postgraduate studies at some of the world’s leading institutions. Prodigy Finance is a global higher education finance company that successfully provides flexible student funding to international postgraduate students. The company has enabled over 40 000 students from 150 countries to advance their careers at over 1 500 leading institutions. This has been made possible through the provision of over USD 2…
Jub Jub Resigns From MojaLove Amid Allegations Of Abuse and Contract Disputes. Jub Jub has officially stepped down as the presenter of Uyajola 9/9, a move triggered by what he describes as unbearable treatment from MojaLove’s CEO, Aubrey Tau. Jub Jub Resigns From MojaLove Amid Allegations Of Abuse and Contract Disputes In a letter addressed to Tau seen by Sunday World publication, Jub Jub, born Molemo Maarohanye, expressed his frustration over the years of alleged emotional and verbal abuse, claiming he was often treated as if he was worthless. The outspoken TV host and rapper didn’t hold back, citing ongoing…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback problem. Justin Fields is 2-0 this season after starting for the injured Russell Wilson, but the latter may be healthy enough to take back his spot under center. Some would say that’s a good problem to have but in football, it’s not always that simple. If you ask legendary Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger who should start, he would say don’t change a thing. “If Russ is healthy, I’m sticking with Justin,” the two-time Super Bowl champion said on his podcast Monday. “I think he has earned and deserves the right to stay [the starter.]”…