[ad_1] ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says it’s been “humbling” to find out through a genealogy test that she is partly Nigerian as she met with women in the West African nation Saturday. On her second day in Nigeria, where she is visiting for the first time with Prince Harry to […]
[ad_1] Those are the questions that UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are considering as the island nation struggles against climate change, huge humanitarian needs and persistent underdevelopment. UNICEF’s Deputy Representative, Head of Programmes Gilles Chevalier and Natasha van Rijn the Resident Representative for the UN Development Programme discuss how changes in the way […]
[ad_1] An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of colour in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early on Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday […]
[ad_1] Heavy seasonal rains have set off flash floods across Afghanistan, killing at least 50 people in one province, leaving 100 more missing and displacing thousands of others on Friday, officials said. The flood’s toll in the northern province of Baghlan, which appeared to have suffered the worst devastation on Friday, was likely to rise, […]
[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. Former President Donald Trump used a dubious accounting maneuver to claim improper tax breaks from his troubled Chicago tower, according to an IRS inquiry uncovered by ProPublica and The New York Times. […]
[ad_1] The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a trip to Nigeria, with a full diary of events. On a visit to charity Nigeria Unconquered in Abuja, Prince Harry played a game of sitting volleyball with army veterans while Meghan watched the game from the side of the court. [ad_2]
[ad_1] The 10th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) cultural day was held Friday at the Eko Hotel cultural ground, Lagos. This year’s AMVCA 10th edition celebration represents a significant milestone and a recognition of African talents and creativity. Nominees and dignitaries graced the event in beautiful cultural attires representing different cultures […]
[ad_1] Justice Clarence Thomas poses for a photo at the Supreme Court building in Washington on Oct. 7, 2022. Thomas told attendees at a judicial conference Friday that he and his wife have faced “nastiness and lies” over the last several years. He also decried Washington, D.C., as a “hideous place.” J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide […]
[ad_1] Celtic moved to the brink of a third-consecutive Scottish Premiership title by beating 10-man Rangers 2-1 in a chaotic Old Firm encounter on Saturday. The Hoops pulled six points clear of their Glasgow rivals and have a seven-goal edge in goal difference with just two games left to play. All three goals at Celtic […]
[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Your Excellency, President Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya Honorable Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries Members of the diplomatic corps Eminent media business leaders and CEOsDistinguished ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, everyone. I am delighted to address you today at this All-Media Leaders’ Summit. I wish to congratulate All Africa Media, […]