G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’. Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also stressing the need for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and taxing the ultrarich. The economic forum met in…

Ugandan TikToker Sentenced to 32 Months in Jail for Insulting President Museveni.

A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, known for his comedic videos on TikTok, was found guilty of four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. The charges stemmed from a video he posted, in which he mockingly…

We can’t Leave without a Deal – Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price- UN’s António Guterres & Simon Siell.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin updated at 0151 EAT on Monday 18th Nov 2024 BAKU – AZERBAIJAN Strong staments were delivered recently from UN Chief addressing delegates at Olympic Stadium in Baku Azerbaijan where COP 29 is happening. “We can’t Leave without a Deal.”“Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price.”“The Deal is a Must.”“Climate…

Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.

In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…

Hezbollah Media Chief Killed in Israeli Strike in Beirut.

Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, has been confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike that targeted central Beirut on Sunday. The attack struck the headquarters of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath party, located in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighborhood, a central area of the capital. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the…