[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story is exempt from our Creative Commons license until July 19. Kris Hansen had worked as a chemist at the 3M Corporation for about a year when her boss, an affable […]
[ad_1] Two persons were on Sunday beheaded by gunmen who invaded Ikachi, Akparata Community in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s south-east. Residents said the gunmen, suspected to be warlords from the neighbouring Ezza Community, attacked the Akparata Community in Effium around 3 a.m. Ezza Effium and their Uffiom neighbours within the […]
[ad_1] A former Minister of Labour and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, Ajibola Afonja, has passed away at the age of 82. The Oyo-born Prince died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. In a statement released late Sunday, the Oyo Global Forum (OGF), a prominent community-interest group, […]
[ad_1] Rwanda’s post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. Jacques Nkinzingabo for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jacques Nkinzingabo for NPR Rwanda’s post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. Jacques Nkinzingabo for NPR KIGALI, Rwanda — Staring at the skyline in this city, you can’t miss the tiered dome of the Kigali Convention Center. At […]
[ad_1] At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to travel to over 30 African countries. To put things in perspective, Dangote Cement Plc, which is owned by the mogul, is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with […]
[ad_1] By: Ken D. Johnson Throughout history, the notion of fair trade has been at the heart of our global commercial exchanges. It’s a beacon of hope rooted in the fundamental principles of fairness, equity, and economic justice that resonate across cultures. However, this ideal is not universally realized. In Africa, farmers toil under the scorching […]
[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media after the day’s proceedings in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday in New York City. Steven Hirsch/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Steven Hirsch/Pool/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media after the day’s proceedings in his criminal trial at Manhattan […]
[ad_1] Hundreds of South Africans have turned up at the job fair, CVs and school certificates in hand, hoping that they may get their big break. Queues are long. Many appear anxious. Forget the high politics and low skulduggery playing out between the country’s leaders ahead of the 29 May general election, the government-organised job […]
[ad_1] Erik Solheim, politician and diplomat, believes that climate action is simply overdue. Credit: Erik Solheim by Jan Lundius (oslo) Monday, May 20, 2024 Inter Press Service OSLO, May 20 (IPS) – Politician and diplomat Erik Solheim argues that developed countries should bear responsibility for the environmental damage they cause. Talking about the Loss and Damage […]
[ad_1] Timberwolves came back from 20 points down to win the series 4-3 against MVP Nicola Jokic’s Nuggets. The Minnesota Timberwolves authored a stunning second-half comeback to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90, knocking the defending champions out of the NBA playoffs. It marked the sixth straight season that the defending champions failed to make it […]