Singing Sisters Challenge Taliban Under Burqas
wo sisters in Kabul felt the grip of the Taliban’s rule tightening around them, like many women in Afghanistan. They didn’t sit back; instead, they secretly sang out against the…
US Criticizes Zimbabwe for Expelling Aid Workers
US Accuses Zimbabwe of Mistreating Aid Workers The US government has criticized Zimbabwe for mistreating and expelling its citizens who were in the country as aid workers. The US Agency…
South Africa Constructs Concrete Barrier to Deter Mozambican Migrants
South Africa is constructing concrete barriers along its border with Mozambique to deter vehicle theft and smuggling. The project, costing nearly $2.7 million, includes three sections spanning a total of…
Root Causes of Nigeria’s Mass Abductions
Mass kidnappings are happening again in Nigeria. Two incidents occurred within a week: one in Borno state, where suspected militants abducted women and children, and another in Kaduna state, where…
Michael Whatley and Lara Trump Assume Leadership at RNC
Donald Trump solidifies control over the Republican Party by appointing loyalists Michael Whatley and Lara Trump to top positions in the RNC. This move, endorsed by Trump himself, signals his…
When and Why International Women’s Day Matters
As of my last update in January 2022, the name “International Women’s Day” emerged from the labor movement in 1908 when 15,000 women marched in New York City for better…
Katie Britt: GOP Voice in State of the Union Rebuttal
Youngest Woman in GOP Senate, Katie Britt, Criticizes Biden in State of the Union Response Alabama’s Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman in the US Senate, gave her party’s response…
Biden Sets Election Battle Tone in Passionate State of the Union
Biden’s Strong State of the Union Speech Takes Aim at Trump and Sets Tone for Election President Joe Biden gave a passionate speech to the nation, focusing on themes important…
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Calls for March 24 Election
Senegal’s government has set a new date for the presidential election, March 24th, after delaying it due to protests. The president’s opponents accused him of trying to stay in power…
Ghana’s LGBTQ+ Community Fears Informants
Ghana’s LGBTQ+ community is facing increased fear and persecution due to a new bill passed by MPs, which could lead to jail time for identifying as LGBTQ+ or promoting their…