Newly deployed military officers under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have received intensive training on civil-military cooperation (CIMIC). The four-day training, organised by the UK Mission Support Team (UKMST) and ATMIS’ CIMIC Cell, equipped the officers with a clear understanding of CIMIC activities, project initiation, report writing and community engagements. During the closing ceremony, on Thursday, ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka, expressed confidence that the training significantly improved the participants’ understanding of key CIMIC concepts. “Make maximum use of the knowledge acquired by ensuring that it is applied…
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Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer 1da Banton has achieved another significant milestone with his monster hit single, No Wahala. The track has been certified Silver in the UK, further solidifying its widespread popularity and commercial success globally.No Wahala has been a resounding success since its release, ringing the bell in various world territories with its infectious melody and stress-free message. The song’s popularity has since extended beyond Africa, resonating with listeners worldwide.The Silver certification in the UK further attests to the global appeal of the track and 1da Banton’s growing international fanbase. The achievement further solidifies his position as one…
A Nevada judge has dismissed a legal challenge that was attempting to overturn a law that approved $380M in public funding, per reporting from Tabitha Mueller and Howard Stutz of The Nevada Independent.Back in February, it was reported that a political action committee backed by the Nevada State Education Association’s Strong Public Schools had filed suit against the state of Nevada and Gov. Joe Lombardo.The suit was attempting to stop the stadium funding on the grounds that the law didn’t comply with the state constitution. One of their claims was that the proposal needed to be voted on by a two-thirds…
Gildardo Lopez Astudillo’s arrest comes weeks before the 10th anniversary of the students’ disappearance.Authorities in Mexico say they have arrested an alleged cartel chief linked to the decade-old disappearance of dozens of students. Gildardo Lopez Astudillo, the suspected cartel leader, was detained on charges of “organised crime” and taken to the Altiplano maximum security prison in south-central Mexico, Reuters news agency reported, citing a federal security source. This is the second time Lopez Astudillo, known as “El Gil”, has been jailed since the cartel he allegedly leads was accused of orchestrating the disappearance and suspected murder in 2014 of 43…
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that those who have been infected by salmonella included 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold. “The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors,” the department said. “The recall includes all egg types such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, carton sizes, and expiration dates in containers labeled with…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS) and the World Bank hosted a two-day event for regional businesses to take full advantage of procurement opportunities offered by their projects. The initiative called the CDB, OECS, WB Procurement Fair, took place in Saint Lucia on September 4-5. It brought together over 600 suppliers, contractors, and consultants to provide them with useful information and tools to submit successful bids for projects funded by these organisations. Doug Fraser, head of procurement at CDB, emphasised the importance of the collaboration; “The…
Sjava Celebrates Silver Play Button For YouTube Milestone. Sjava has hit a major milestone in his digital journey, celebrating the achievement of the Silver Play Button on YouTube. The prestigious award is given to creators who surpass 100,000 subscribers, marking a significant moment in the artist’s online presence. Sjava Celebrates Silver Play Button For YouTube Milestone Taking to X, the BET-award-winning artist shared his heartfelt thanks as he proudly unveiled his plaque. His message overflowed with gratitude, especially directed towards the fans whose unwavering support has been the driving force behind his musical journey. “Siyabonga,” 🙏🏿 wrote Sjava. Renowned for…
Francis Tiafoe and New York City sports fans fell in love during the U.S. Open. But like the New York Knicks, Tiafoe ran out of gas before the finals. Taylor Fritz defeated Tiafoe Friday night in an all-American U.S. Open semifinal. Tiafoe took two of the first three sets, but faltered, dropping the fourth set and losing all his service games in a 6-1 final-set drubbing. Tiafoe, who was ranked No. 20 going into the tournament, won the hearts of the NYC crowd by wearing Knicks jerseys before each of his matches. Last week, he wore a Jalen Brunson jersey…
The other half of Israel’s war: settlers and the army brutalise Palestinians in the West Bank.Israel has overseen a deadly and destructive 10-day military operation in the occupied West Bank. As international law and global media have fallen short in holding the Israelis to account during 11 months of genocide in Gaza, what hopes do the Palestinians have that outcomes will be any different in the West Bank? Lead contributors:Dalal Iriqat – Associate Professor, Arab American University PalestineYara Hawari – Co-Director, Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy NetworkAbdaljawad Omar – Lecturer, Birzeit UniversityOren Ziv – Journalist, +972 Magazine and Local Call On…
Saturday won’t be a total washout but rain is very much in the forecast and could affect anyone with outdoor plans for the afternoon. Cooler-than-normal temperatures will continue this weekend. The average high temperature a week into September is 79 degrees. This weekend, highs will be about 5 to 10 degrees below average, more in line with what we normally expect to see at the end of the month. September has also been dry, kicking off with an entire week of rain-free days. But this weekend will finally put an end to that streak. Saturday is our first real shower…