In a major victory for free speech, Zimbabwe’s High Court has ruled that critical sections of the controversial Patriotic Act violate the country’s Constitution. Enacted in July 2023, the law criminalized actions deemed harmful to Zimbabwe’s “sovereignty and national interest.” Offenders could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment, the death penalty, or even the loss of citizenship. Critics, including human rights advocates and civil society groups, have long argued that the law was designed to suppress dissent—especially from those engaging international platforms or seeking global support to demand accountability. The court sided with the challengers, ruling that section 22A(3) imposes…
Author: Tosin Onisuuru
Almost four years after the shocking assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Haiti is renewing its stalled investigation into the murder, as the country grapples with intensifying insecurity and a failing judicial system. President Moïse was killed on July 7, 2021, after being shot 12 times in his private residence in Port-au-Prince. The brazen attack captured global attention and highlighted Haiti’s alarming descent into lawlessness and external interference. The investigation has been consistently obstructed by gang violence, judicial resignations due to death threats, and security breakdowns. Although 20 suspects are currently jailed in Haiti, none have been tried despite facing formal…
In a move that marks the third delay of a potential TikTok ban, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to issue a fresh 90-day extension allowing the app to continue operating while it searches for a non-Chinese buyer, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. Originally, a federal law mandating the sale or ban of TikTok on national security grounds was scheduled to take effect just before Trump’s January inauguration. “President Trump will sign another Executive Order this week to keep TikTok live,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “He’s made it clear, he doesn’t want TikTok to go dark.…
At least 60 migrants, including women and children, are feared dead after two boats capsized off the coast of Libya earlier this week, humanitarian sources have confirmed. One of the boats, carrying approximately 86 people, overturned near the Libyan coastal city of Zuwara due to rough sea conditions. Rescue teams managed to save 25 individuals, who were later transferred to a Libyan detention center. The missing passengers, primarily from Nigeria, the Gambia, and other African nations, remain unaccounted for. Emergency responders provided medical treatment to the survivors, who are currently reported to be in stable condition. This incident highlights the…
India’s aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has formally requested Air India to submit detailed training records of the pilots and dispatcher involved in last week’s tragic crash that claimed at least 271 lives. The directive is part of a broader regulatory review, according to confidential government memos released. The DGCA has also directed all flying schools nationwide to conduct internal checks to ensure full compliance with training protocols. Additionally, the agency requested updates on any corrective actions taken by Air India following recent audits. The airline has until Monday to provide the required documents, though…
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a security crackdown and demanded swift action after fresh violence in Plateau State claimed the lives of at least 51 people. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Zikke and Kakpa communities of Bassa Local Government Area. The tragic incident marks yet another wave of bloodshed in the state, just two weeks after similar attacks left over 50 dead and thousands displaced. Reacting to the renewed violence, Tinubu condemned the killings and urged Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to confront the root causes of the persistent…
The United Nations has issued a dire warning as extreme hunger surges across 13 global hotspots, placing millions at immediate risk of famine. The latest Hunger Hotspots report, released jointly by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP), highlights Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali as the most critically affected regions. According to the report, conflict, economic instability, and climate-related disasters are the leading drivers of this deepening crisis. The agencies predict escalating food emergencies over the next five months and are urgently calling for international support to deliver aid and sustain agricultural production…
The death toll from the tragic Air India crash has risen to 270, with grieving families still waiting to recover the remains of their loved ones. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday when a Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plummeting into a medical college accommodation block in a fiery explosion. Officials confirmed that only one person survived the crash, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. According to Dhaval Gameti, President of the Junior Doctors Association at B.J. Medical College, 270 bodies have been recovered from the scene. The ill-fated flight was…
South Africa has made history by securing their first major ICC trophy in 27 years, defeating reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Needing just 29 runs to win on the final morning, the Proteas calmly chased down the target before lunch on Saturday, sealing the win with more than five sessions to spare. The team resumed at 213-2 and finished on 282-5, completing the second-highest successful run chase ever at Lord’s in the 141-year history of Test cricket at the ground. Despite fierce…
The tragic death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has ignited nationwide outrage, sparking protests and renewed calls to end police brutality in the country. When police officers arrived to arrest 31-year-old Ojwang, his wife, Nevnine Onyango, believed he would be safe. Unlike the many political activists abducted by unknown agents over the past year, Ojwang was taken openly to a local police station. Officers even shared their phone numbers with the family, a gesture that gave Onyango some reassurance. “They weren’t violent. They were calm,” Onyango recalled. “That gave me confidence he was in safe hands.”…
