‘An epidemic’ of coups, U.N. chief laments, urging Security Council to act in Sudan
Oct 26, 2021 U.N. chief Antonio Guterres assailed what he called “an epidemic of coup d’états” on Tuesday and urged the Security Council to act to effectively deter them as…
At least 18 killed at mosque in Niger state – Residents
Oct 26, 2021 Armed men on motorbikes killed at least 18 people at a mosque in Niger state, two residents told Reuters on Monday. The attackers arrived in the Maza-Kuka…
African Union to buy up to 110 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – Officials
Oct 26, 2021 The African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc in an arrangement brokered in part by the White…
African Union chair calls for release of Sudan’s political leaders, respect of human rights
Oct. 25, 2021 The African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for the release of all arrested political leaders and the necessary strict respect of human rights. Mahamat…
Armed Forces Detain PM, Other Leaders In Sudan Coup
October 25, 2021 Armed forces detained Sudan’s prime minister over his refusal to support their “coup” on Monday, the information ministry said, after weeks of tensions between military and civilian…
Michael Jordan’s Sneakers Sell For Nearly $1.5m, An Auction Record
October 25, 2021 A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan early in his career sold for nearly $1.5 million on Sunday, setting a record price at auction…
Pope urges countries not to send migrants back to unsafe countries
Oct. 24, 2021 Pope Francis on Sunday urged countries not to send migrants back to insecure countries such as Libya, where he said many suffer violent and inhumane conditions similar…
UNEP projects businesses could spend $100bn by 2040 to cover waste management costs
Oct. 22, 2021 … Marine litter, plastic pollution confirms need for urgent global action A drastic reduction in unnecessary, avoidable and problematic plastic is crucial to addressing the global pollution…
Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped American missionaries
Oct 22, 2021 A Haitian man identifying himself as the leader of the gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries said in a video posted on YouTube…
Haiti gang seeks $1 million for each kidnapped missionary
Oct 20, 2021 A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million – or $1 million each – to release them, according…