Lightning Strike Leaves 12 Kirinya Prison Inmates Hospitalized.

      On January 26, 2025, a sudden lightning strike at Kirinya Prison left 12 inmates hospitalized, with three of them suffering from serious burns. The incident occurred while the prisoners were attending general Sunday prayers at the facility. According to reliable sources, the lightning struck as the inmates gathered for their regular religious service, causing…

Congo Rebels Close In on Eastern City of Goma, Forcing Thousands to Flee.

The M23 rebel group has intensified its advance on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), creating widespread panic and forcing over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The insurgents have made significant progress in recent days, with heavy fighting erupting on Thursday in Sake, a town just 20 kilometers from Goma, the region’s…

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Colombia Following Denial of Deportation Flights.

US President Donald Trump has announced a decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Colombia, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry to two US military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump stated that the tariffs would be implemented “immediately,” with plans to escalate them to 50% in…

Martial Law Controversy: South Korea’s President Accused of Insurrection

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:19 EAT Sunday 26 Jan 2025 (HICGI) – Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted by prosecutors on insurrection charges following his brief imposition of martial law. In early December, Yoon attempted to impose martial law, triggering political chaos and rekindling painful memories of South…

LALIGA: Mbappé Nets Stunning Hat-Trick in First for Real Madrid!

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 15:44 EAT Sunday 26 Jan 2025 (HICGI) – Kylian Mbappé scored the first hat-trick of his Real Madrid career, leading the team to a dominant 3-0 victory over Valladolid on Saturday. The Frenchman’s debut season in Spain has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent form, but he looked…

Cricket: Namibia’s all-rounder and captain, Gerhard Erasmus, has been named the ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 11:10 EAT, Sunday, 26 Jan, 2025 New Delhi – This prestigious accolade recognizes Erasmus’s outstanding performances and contributions to Namibia’s cricketing success over the past year. Gerhard Erasmus displayed remarkable consistency throughout the 2024 calendar year in both One Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) cricket. He…