By : Lloyd Mahachi France has identified its first case of the new mpox variant. This marks a significant development in the country’s efforts to monitor and contain the spread of the virus. The case was reported by the French health ministry. According to the ministry, the patient is a woman who was diagnosed in the northwestern region of Brittany. The diagnosis was made at a hospital in Rennes. The hospital is working closely with local authorities to investigate the source of the infection. The patient had not traveled to Central Africa, where the new form…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi The Mozambique opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has announced that he will return to the country on January 9th. This comes after he had been in exile for over two months, fearing for his life due to the disputed election results. Mondlane had been challenging the results of the October 9 presidential election, which placed him as the runner-up to the candidate of the ruling Frelimo party. He had been vocal about his concerns and had been leading protests against the election results from outside the country. In a Facebook Live announcement, Mondlane revealed that…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, is set to be sworn in as the country’s leader tomorrow, January 7, 2025, at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra. This historic event will mark Mahama’s return to leadership as he takes the helm of Ghana’s government once again. The Black Star Square has been carefully prepared to ensure a fitting venue for the occasion. According to Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson for the John Dramani Mahama Transition Team, “preparations of the grounds for the ceremony are ongoing.” He added that they expect a “beautifully curated venue” for…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Demi Moore has continued her triumphant Hollywood comeback, winning the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy award at the Golden Globes. The US actress gave an impassioned speech as she collected her award, telling the audience she was “at a low point” in her career before being cast in The Substance. Moore, 62, said the award was a celebration of “the gift of doing something I love and being reminded that I do belong”. She recalled being told earlier in her career that she was a…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash. The gold and money were hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were traveling in, according to Jean Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province. The operation to arrest the men was kept secret after the recent release of another group of Chinese nationals accused of running an illegal gold mine in the area. Purusi said that some of these dealers in precious metals enjoyed good relations with influential people in the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Rebel forces, backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This marks the second town captured by the M23 group in just two days, in the North Kivu province. The M23 rebels have been actively engaged in the region since 2021, and their actions have resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The capture of Masisi is a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region. Efforts to mediate the conflict have been led by Angola, with talks between Congolese…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The first contingents of soldiers and military policemen from Latin America have arrived in Port-au-Prince to join the international security mission in Haiti. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s fight against terrorizing gangs. The 83 security personnel include an advance team of eight soldiers from El Salvador and 75 military police officers from Guatemala. The Guatemalan military police officers will be joining operations to take down Haiti’s gangs, providing a much-needed beefed-up military presence to the fight. Until now, the effort has been mainly police-led, but the arrival of these troops is expected…
By : Lloyd Mahachi US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested and stun-gunned during a confrontation with police officers in Miami, Florida. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and Kerley is now facing charges of battery, resisting officers, and disorderly conduct. This incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many questioning the use of force by the police. Kerley, who won a bronze medal in the men’s 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, approached police officers who were conducting an unrelated investigation. He was concerned about his vehicle, which was parked in the area. However, the situation…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Gunmen from Nigeria have launched a deadly attack on Cameroonian soldiers. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least five soldiers and wounded several others. The incident occurred in the village of Bakinjaw, located on Cameroon’s border with Nigeria. This area has been prone to attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen who have been crossing the border from Taraba state in Nigeria. The attack happened early on Friday when hundreds of armed Fulani herdsmen targeted a military post. According to Aka Martin Tyoga, MP for the district of Akwaya in southwestern Cameroon, the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A judge has ordered Donald Trump to be sentenced on January 10. This is less than two weeks before he is set to be sworn in as president. The sentencing is related to his hush-money case in New York. New York Justice Juan Merchan signaled that he would not sentence Trump to jail time. Instead, he plans to give Trump an “unconditional discharge”. This decision has sparked a mixed reaction from Trump’s team and supporters. Trump had tried to use his presidential election victory to have the case against him dismissed. However, the…