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Siblings of the Same Womb of History By Oumar Farouk Sesay As I stepped off the plane for the first time outside Africa, I carried more than just luggage—I carried the anxieties of a first-time traveller and the hopes of someone leaving familiar shores. Descending into New York, I beheld a place I had imagined long before I arrived. At John F. Kennedy International Airport, I entered a world filled with movement, sound, and countless human stories, a living river of people, languages, and histories. Having cleared immigration, I joined the flow of passengers toward baggage claim. My journey was…

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South Korea’s intelligence agency suspects that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to bolster public support in South Korea for arms supplies to Ukraine, according to a lawmaker on Wednesday. Zelenskyy announced last week that Ukraine had sent the two soldiers to South Korea, noting their capture had been challenging. Following his comments at the United Nations, South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung expressed his concern, emphasising the importance of confidentiality to protect the POWs’ families in North Korea. In response, South Korea summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to voice “serious concerns” regarding the public disclosure. Lawmaker…

Dr. Alfred Veenod Fullah, Chairman of the Sierra Leone Advocacy Movement (SLAM) – Global, announced that the organisation aims to enhance the voices and welfare of the Sierra Leonean people. He made the remark at the launch of SLAM – Global in Virginia, USA, on 19 September 2026, where a large crowd of Sierra Leoneans gathered to celebrate the occasion. Attendees travelled from across the United States and Canada to support the UK-based organisation, which has gained recognition since its inception two years ago. Dr. Fullah clarified that SLAM – Global operates independently of any political party, stating it is…

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the FCT to maintain law and order during Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. As stated by the Corps’ spokesperson in the FCT, DSC Monica Ojobi, the personnel will come from various specialised units, including the Arms Squad, Female Strike Force, Crack Squad, Agro Rangers, and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) unit, as well as the Counter Terrorism Unit. The deployment also includes significant personnel in high-risk areas and venues such as shopping…

US troops completed their withdrawal from remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, prompting concerns about a potential security vacuum. This pullout could embolden Iranian-backed militias and allow the Islamic State group to regain strength. The decision, celebrated by Tehran and its allies, was initially agreed under US President Joe Biden in 2024 and executed by Donald Trump’s administration, despite ongoing hostilities with Iran, which exerts influence in Iraq through proxies. This marks a significant moment in Iraq, 23 years after US-led forces ousted Saddam Hussein, a move that led to years of instability and the emergence of Islamic State. While…

The University of Calabar has denied the existence of an impostor calling himself “Prof. Odong,” who is accused of defrauding students by claiming he can improve their exam results. In a statement, the university’s Public Relations Unit confirmed that the Security Department found no record of a staff member by that name in the Information and Communication Technology unit. The suspect reportedly contacts students using the phone number 08144115929, claiming their exam results are poor and demanding money for assistance. Preliminary investigations suggest he operates from the Iseyin Local Government Area in Oyo State. The university has urged students to…

Fatima Zahra Mansouri has made history as Morocco’s first female prime minister, following her appointment by King Mohammed VI on Tuesday. She is tasked with forming the new government after her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), secured 97 seats in the recent parliamentary elections, achieving a significant lead over the closest rival. However, the election saw the lowest voter turnout in two decades, raising concerns about public engagement. Mansouri expressed pride in her appointment, stating, “For the first time in our country’s history, a woman is taking on the responsibility of leading the government. This is a source…

Sierra Leone’s bid to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations has taken a significant blow following a 1-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in their second Group E qualifier in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This latest loss means Sierra Leone has now lost both of their opening matches in the race to qualify for the 2027 tournament, leaving them at the bottom of Group E without any points. New head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa faces mounting pressure as the campaign struggles to gain momentum. Just days earlier, the Leone Stars suffered a heart-wrenching 3-2 defeat against Zimbabwe, having led 2-0 at…

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been granted permission to appeal his conviction. Last October, the KuGompo Magistrate’s Court found Malema guilty of breaching the Firearms Control Act. In April, Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced him to an effective five years in prison. Although Malema was previously allowed to appeal his sentence, he was not permitted to challenge his conviction. This related to a 2018 incident where he was filmed firing a rifle into the air during his party’s fifth anniversary celebrations in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. On Tuesday, Justices Tokota and Lowe reviewed the case and determined there…