Officials report that torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals. President Félix Tshisekedi assured victims on Monday, “The republic will not abandon you,” following his decision to convene a government crisis meeting. Residents in dire circumstances attempt…
Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma, has been described as “a giant among leaders,” with the country’s President, Nangolo Mbumba, emphasizing that he has left behind “the most precious gift of… freedom.” Addressing a sizable audience at Heroes’ Acre, the final resting place of the nation’s most esteemed figures, he spoke just before Nujoma’s interment in…
Despite the United States imposing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, China managed its response with a notable restraint. It called Washington to initiate discussions following multiple alerts that a trade war would yield no victors. As the clock struck midnight in Washington, a significant development unfolded. Just as the tariffs on China…
India has confirmed its inaugural case of the new mpox strain, prompting a public health emergency alert from the World Health Organization (WHO). The newly identified variant, designated as clade 1b, exhibits high transmissibility and has been associated with the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa. Reports indicate that a new strain has been identified in…
