Rwanda Media Handbook
Rwandan media practices self-censorship to avoid upsetting the government, which is known for its intolerance of criticism or dissent. Freedom House, a civil liberties NGO, acknowledges President Kagame’s role in…
Kagame secures overwhelming victory in Rwanda election – early results
Paul Kagame is set to continue as Rwanda’s president for another five years after securing a landslide victory in Monday’s election. With nearly 79% of ballots counted, Kagame has garnered…
Musk to Relocate SpaceX and X Headquarters Due to Gender Identity Law
Elon Musk plans to relocate the headquarters of his companies SpaceX and X from California to Texas, citing objections to recent state laws, including one concerning disclosure of children’s gender…
Amazon workers barely vote against forming a union in a historic decision
The GMB union has just lost its bid to be officially recognized at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. Out of the workers who voted, 49.5% supported the union, while 50.5%…
HSBC, a major UK bank, announces new CEO
HSBC, a big UK-based bank, has announced Georges Elhedery, 50, as its new CEO. He will start on September 2nd. This change follows the sudden retirement announcement of the current…
Cyanide discovered on teacups used by Bangkok hotel victims
Six people died in a luxury hotel in Bangkok after drinking cyanide-laced beverages, according to police. One of the victims is suspected to have orchestrated the poisoning due to severe…
Olympic esports will make competition fairer, says chief
The Olympic Esports Games will make gaming as important as the Summer and Winter Olympics, says the boss of a top esports team. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered…
Police officer’s sexual assault case thrown out
Police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman on duty has case dropped Liam Porter, 42, from Hampshire Constabulary, was accused of touching a woman without her consent while on…
Road closures due to gas leak near industrial area
Residents are being advised to stay away from an area in Romsey due to a suspected gas leak at an industrial park. The Hampshire fire service confirmed they responded to…
Scammers targeting older people’s retirement savings
A recent study has uncovered widespread telephone scams targeting elderly people, especially those over 75 years old. According to the University of Portsmouth research, many victims report receiving suspected scam…