The Gisele Pelicot memoir recounts the shocking France mass rape case that stunned the world in 2024. In A Hymn to Life, Pelicot details how her former husband drugged her for years and invited dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious. Her decision to waive anonymity during the trial transformed her into…
The head of global ports operator DP World has resigned after growing scrutiny over his reported links to Jeffrey Epstein. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem stepped down as chairman and chief executive following the release of documents showing he exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein over a decade. Being named in the files does not prove…
Why squeeze all your affection — flowers, chocolates, grand gestures — into a single February date? Instead of stressing over Valentine’s Day, this might be the year to step away from the pressure and celebrate something lighter: Galentine’s Day. The idea comes from the sitcom Parks and Recreation. In a 2010 episode, Amy Poehler’s character,…
The AU Peace and Security Council Somalia reaffirmed the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on Thursday. It rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and condemned external interference in Sudan amid escalating conflict. Rejection of Somaliland Recognition The council issued a statement condemning Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. It called for the recognition…
The US aircraft carriers Middle East deployment expands as the Pentagon sends the Gerald R. Ford to join the Abraham Lincoln. The move comes amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Second carrier deployment The Gerald R. Ford, the U.S.’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, has been operating in the Caribbean. It participated…
The Somalia drought crisis 2026 has left millions struggling with water shortages, crop failures, and livestock losses. Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent intervention, parts of the country could face famine. Millions Affected by Drought Somali authorities estimate 4.61 million people are affected, including over 490,000 displaced in search of water, food, and pasture. At…
The North Korea Ninth Party Congress will convene in late February. This major political event will show Kim Jong Un’s domestic and foreign policy agenda over the next five years. It will also display military developments and potential succession plans. Kim Jong Un Showcases Achievements Ahead of Congress Kim Jong Un has toured military and…
Kenya will reopen its border with Somalia in April, nearly 15 years after it closed due to repeated attacks by the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto announced. The Kenya Somalia border reopening aims to reconnect families, revive cross-border trade, and ensure security. Background of the Border Closure Kenya shut the border in October…
The Viktor Orban Hungary election 2025 campaign has become a referendum on war, peace, and Hungary’s future in Europe. After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban frames the April 12 vote as a stark choice: stability under his leadership or uncertainty under the opposition. “We will decide our fate in April. What’s at…
Voice as Africa’s digital entry point When Abdoulaye Diack, program manager at Google Research, explains the origin of WAXAL, he begins with a single word. WAXAL means “speaking” in Wolof, a language widely spoken in the Senegambia region. The name reflects a central idea. In Africa, where more than 2,000 languages are spoken and many…
