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The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed reports of growing agitation among workers over alleged politically influenced promotions, stating that all advancements have followed due process. This comes after media reports suggested that recent management decisions including the rapid promotion of certain individuals within three months of their engagement had caused discontent among employees. Some workers claimed that these promotions were politically motivated and unfair. However, in an official statement, GACL management categorically denied the allegations, clarifying that all promotions adhered to established protocols, including departmental recommendations and panel evaluations conducted by representatives from the Public Services Commission and…

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia are raising alarm over the long-term consequences of a devastating acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which contaminated a major river and now threatens millions of people. Signs of pollution have been detected at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream, raising fears of a widespread environmental crisis. The spill occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam at the Sino Metals copper mine collapsed, releasing approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids into a stream connected to the Kafue River, Zambia’s most vital waterway. The Engineering Institution of Zambia confirmed…

Latvia made history at the Academy Awards last night as director Gints Zilbalodis’ animated film Flow won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks the first time a Latvian film has ever won an Academy Award. Flow was also nominated for Best International Feature Film, but that award went to Brazil’s I’m Still Here. Accepting the award, Zilbalodis expressed gratitude to his family, his team, and even his cat and dog. He called for unity, saying, “We are in the same boat, and we have to overcome our differences and find ways to work together.” He also emphasized the…

The head of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq has been killed in a joint operation by Iraqi national intelligence and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced Friday. Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as “Abu Khadija,” was a senior figure within the militant group and served as its “deputy caliph.” Al-Sudani described him as “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.” The operation, conducted Thursday night, targeted al-Rifai in Anbar province, western Iraq. Security officials confirmed his death Friday, revealing that he was eliminated in an airstrike. U.S. President Donald Trump…

The Trump administration has ordered Columbia University to overhaul the leadership of its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department, a move widely seen as a direct challenge to academic freedom. The university was told the department must be placed under “academic receivership” for at least five years a condition tied to federal funding after $400 million was already cut over allegations of antisemitism. The directive has sparked outrage across academia, with critics calling it an unprecedented federal intervention. “It is chilling to see the government try to control universities in this way,” said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the…

UEFA has announced plans to hold discussions with global football authorities on whether unintentional double touches on penalties should be allowed. The move comes after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Atletico’s Julián Álvarez saw his penalty ruled out after he accidentally made a second contact with the ball while taking his shot. The referee initially allowed the goal, but after protests from Real Madrid players and a video review, the decision was reversed. The current rule, set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), states that a penalty taker cannot play…

The withdrawal of around 1,300 Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising alarms as the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance in the mineral-rich eastern region. Despite international diplomatic pressure and sanctions, Kigali remains defiant, insisting on defending its sovereignty. A Looming Security Crisis Congolese analyst Christian Moleka warns that the power vacuum left by SADC troops will only deepen instability in an already fragile region. “This approach does not fundamentally resolve the issue,” Moleka said. “It may calm tensions in the short term, but the international community must…

The European Union (EU) has extended sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty, prolonging the measures until 15 September 2025. The decision comes as part of the EU’s continued efforts to weaken Russia’s ability to wage war. The sanctions include:🔹 Travel bans for targeted individuals🔹 Asset freezes on individuals and entities🔹 Prohibition on providing funds or resources to sanctioned persons and organizations These restrictions will remain in place for nearly 2,400 individuals and entities in response to Russia’s ongoing, unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. However, the Council has decided not to renew sanctions for four individuals and…

Florida’s citrus industry, once synonymous with the Sunshine State, is at a breaking point as citrus groves give way to housing developments, and growers struggle with disease, extreme weather, and declining orange juice consumption. For Trevor Murphy, a third-generation citrus grower in Lake Wales, Florida, the reality is clear as he surveys his family’s 20-acre grove, now surrounded by newly built homes. “At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore,” Murphy says, acknowledging the pressures driving many farmers to sell their land. Mounting Pressures on Citrus Growers Florida’s orange groves have faced devastating setbacks over the…

More than 50 universities across the United States are under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination in admissions and scholarship programs, as part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Department of Education announced the investigations on Friday, just one month after warning schools and colleges that they could lose federal funding if found to be using race-based preferences in student admissions, scholarships, or any part of student life. “Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in…