Germany’s president on Wednesday (Nov.01) apologized for killings under colonial rule in Tanzania as he met descendants of Chief Songea Mbano executed for leading a revolt. In Songea, southwestern Tanzania, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier vowed to seek answers to questions regarding the German East Africa era. The German East Africa was a colony part of the German…
Category: Big Story
Israel Gaza: Father loses 11 family members in one blast
There is no mistaking what he sees as he climbs across the rubble. The fabric lies bright against the grey rubble. Khalil Khader picks up the dusty and tattered child’s pyjamas and is instantly overtaken by memories. The toddler in her pyjamas. Rosa, his daughter, 18 months old, the baby of the family. Khalil shows…
Netanyahu apologises for blaming Israeli security chiefs for Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised for a post in which he cast blame on the country’s security services for failing to anticipate Hamas’s October 7 attack, saying he was “wrong” to make such comments at a time when unity is paramount. In a social media post late on Saturday, Netanyahu took a dig…
DPR Korea Closes embassy in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni (seated) during a meeting with DPR Korea Ambassador to Uganda Jong Tong Hak and other officials at state house in Entebbe, Uganda on October 23, 2023. PHOTO | PPU DPRK is closing its embassy in Uganda, officials said, ending a half-century diplomatic presence in one of its longest-standing African allies. The move…
UN chief says he is “shocked” at “misinterpretations” of his statement; Israel reacts with Visa ban on UN Officials.
The UN Secretary-General says he is “shocked” at the “misinterpretations” of his statement at the Security Council, calling the interpretation “false.” António Guterres sought to “set the record straight” by re-reading his statements from the day prior at an impromptu appearance at the UN Security Council stakeout in New York Wednesday. Here’s what he said on Tuesday: “It…
M7 to Avenge ADF Rebel Group over Terrorist Attack on Tourists
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed dismay over killing of a South African and a British couple who were killed at Queen Elizabeth National Park on their honey moon. In a statement related by, Museveni says; Fellow Ugandans and, especially, the Bazzukulu. Yesterday, the 17th of October,2023, we had a most unfortunate and infuriating…
Israel Speaks out on Gaza Hospital Attack leaving 500 dead.
Israel Army has denied attack on hospital in Gaza leaving more than 500 dead. In a Press Conference happening now (1015 EAT), Army spokesman says independent inquiry needs to be done. Jordan cancels summit with US President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi after deadly Israeli strike at a Gaza hospital. Palestinian leader Mahmoud…
Vladimir Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in China
Putin is attending China’s Belt and Road summit for a third time but the meeting could be overshadowed by wars. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Xi invited his “dear friend” Putin to China’s third Belt and Road Initiative forum where the…
