Tunisia’s Parliament Strips Courts of Power Over Election Body
Tunisia’s parliament has passed a law stripping courts of their power over decisions made by the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied. The amendment, passed just days before the presidential election, prevents the courts from overturning ISIE rulings, sparking protests from opposition and civil society groups. The […]
Algeria Introduces Visa Requirements for Moroccan Visitors
Algeria has reintroduced visa requirements for Moroccan passport holders, citing concerns over “destabilization actions,” including human and drug trafficking, espionage, and the presence of “Zionist agents.” Both countries lifted visa requirements some 20 years ago. This move marks a significant escalation in the already strained relations between Algeria and Morocco, which severed diplomatic ties in […]
British Army to Probe Rape and Murder Allegations against Troops
The British Army is launching an inquiry into allegations of serious misconduct by soldiers stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). The investigation follows accusations of rape, murder, and exploitation of local women, including claims involving Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman murdered in 2012, whose case remains unresolved. Despite prior bans on misconduct […]
Scientists Decode Oldest Human DNA Ever Found in South Africa
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute have decoded the oldest human DNA ever found in South Africa by reconstructing the genomes of two individuals who lived in the region about 10,000 years ago. The discovery provides new insights into ancient human history, especially since, prior to it, the […]
Ethiopian Athletes Claim Victories in Berlin Marathon
Ethiopians Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema triumphed at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, claiming victories in the men’s and women’s races, respectively. Mengesha, 24, ran a personal best of 2:03:17, edging out Kenya’s Cyrbian Kotut by five seconds in a thrilling final kilometer. Fellow Ethiopian Haymanot Alew finished third. In the women’s race, Ketema, 26, […]
