Batoua Silas, a livestock technician and grassroots development advocate, has officially submitted his candidacy to run in Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election. The announcement marks a significant moment in the country’s political climate, as Silas presents himself as a humble, people-focused alternative to Cameroon’s long-standing political elite. The 2025 presidential election, scheduled for October 12, has drawn a record number of candidates, including incumbent President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term in office at the age of 92. Among the lesser-known contenders, Silas has quickly gained attention on social media platforms for his modest approach and rural development-driven campaign.…
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Terry Gene Bollea, known globally as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. The WWE Hall of Famer and pop culture icon passed away on July 25, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, following a cardiac-related medical emergency, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed professional wrestling and entertainment. From Bodybuilder to Wrestling Legend Born in 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Hogan’s rise began not in the ring, but in music and bodybuilding. It wasn’t until 1977 that he stepped into the squared circle — a move that would alter the course of his life and…
In a move that signals both continuity and renewal, President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as the new Prime Minister of Rwanda. The decision comes at a pivotal time as Rwanda navigates post-pandemic economic realities, regional tensions in the Great Lakes region, and the quest for deeper integration within Africa. Nsengiyumva’s appointment is not just a political reshuffle; it’s a signal of Kagame’s intent to usher in a new phase of technocratic leadership rooted in reform, stability, and inclusive development. Who is Justin Nsengiyumva? Justin Nsengiyumva is a seasoned public administrator, technocrat, and reform advocate with over two decades…
A Soviet-era Antonov An-24 passenger aircraft operated by Siberia-based airline Angara has crashed in a remote forested area of Russia’s Amur region, with nearly 50 people feared dead, according to Russian emergency officials. The aircraft, which was nearly 50 years old, disappeared from radar while on a scheduled flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda. The plane’s tail number confirmed it was built in 1976. It lost contact with air traffic control while approaching Tynda, a secluded town near Russia’s border with China. There were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board, according to preliminary reports from regional…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva, the deputy governor of the central bank, as the country’s new prime minister, replacing Edouard Ngirente, who had served in the role since 2017. The announcement was made late Wednesday via a post on X by the office of the government spokesperson. The statement offered no explanation for the leadership change, and President Kagame has not yet commented publicly on the decision. Outgoing Prime Minister Ngirente also did not disclose reasons for his departure but expressed gratitude to Kagame on social media, writing, “This journey has been deeply enriching.” Nsengiyumva brings a…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has made public a vast trove of FBI surveillance records on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader assassinated in 1968. The release, totaling around 240,000 pages, has sparked controversy, especially among members of the King family, who had previously expressed strong opposition to making the files public. Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, Dr. King’s surviving children, called the release a deeply personal matter, urging the public to approach the documents with “empathy, restraint, and respect.” They emphasized that the files should be interpreted within their full historical…
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed that an employee of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a division of the Department of Commerce, has been placed under an exit ban by Chinese authorities while traveling in the country for personal reasons. In a statement released on Monday, the State Department emphasized, “The safety and security of American citizens is our top priority,” adding that officials are actively engaging with Chinese counterparts to resolve the matter swiftly. This follows a report by The Washington Post on Sunday, which revealed that the individual, a Chinese-American working for the U.S. Commerce Department,…
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to prohibit public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure operators, including the National Health Service (NHS), local councils, and schools, from paying ransom demands to cybercriminals. The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes in response to a wave of high-profile ransomware attacks that have targeted vital British institutions. From the devastating “WannaCry” attack in 2017 that brought the NHS to a standstill, to the British Library’s refusal to yield to ransom demands in 2023, the UK has faced escalating cyber threats with serious operational and financial consequences. “We’re determined to smash the cybercriminal business model…
The Nigerian Senate has urged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to abide by due process and refrain from attempting to return to the National Assembly before her suspension officially ends. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, emphasized that there is currently no valid court ruling compelling the Senate to reinstate the suspended lawmaker. “For the third time, the Senate reiterates that no standing court order exists that requires us to reinstate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan prior to the conclusion of her suspension,” Adaramodu stated. His clarification…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Saud, widely referred to as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36, after spending over 20 years in a coma caused by a tragic car accident in London. The accident occurred in 2005 when Prince Al-Waleed was just 15 years old and studying at a military college in the UK. He sustained severe brain hemorrhage and internal injuries that left him unconscious and dependent on life support. Despite his critical condition, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, remained hopeful for a miracle recovery and consistently rejected suggestions to withdraw…
