Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hosted rallies within 7 miles of each other Friday night in the Milwaukee area as part of a fevered final push for votes in swing-state Wisconsin’s largest county. Milwaukee is home to the most Democratic votes in Wisconsin, but its conservative suburbs are where most Republicans live and are a critical area for Trump as he tries to reclaim the state he narrowly won in 2016 and lost in 2020. One reason for his defeat was a drop in support in those Milwaukee suburbs and an increase in Democratic votes in the city. “Both candidates recognize that…
Author: Ohene Anochie
Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter with AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
According to figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international traveller arrivals in Africa in 2023 reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels. This performance had placed the continent above the global average of 88%. Luxury tourism has also returned to pre-covid levels and continues to grow. Citing market studies in the global sector of luxury travel, consulting firm Deloite projected a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% until 2030. In southern Africa, the sector should even exceed its 2019 results by the end of this year, The Southern & East African Tourism Update reported citing travel agency Go vacation Africa. Mauritius…
The government of Mauritius on Friday (Nov. 1) banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov. 11, the day after the election. The unprecedented social media ban follows a wiretapping scandal which rocked the country last month when recorded conversations of politicians, business people, and members of civil society were leaked on social media. According to media freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, the recorded conversations of five well-known journalists were also published on social…
A staunch Journalist, Ohene Anochie challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries between domestic slavery and colonialism, arguing that both systems are based on similar structures of oppression and exploitation. Anochie’s article, which has sparked widespread debate, contends that the legacy of colonial rule continues to be replicated in modern forms of subjugation within African societies, particularly through internal systems of exploitation and oppression. Anochie begins by pointing out that while colonialism is universally condemned for its role in stripping Africa of its resources and undermining local cultures, domestic slavery remains a somewhat taboo subject that is seldom criticized with…
The frustration among Africa’s youth towards their political leaders has reached a boiling point. Many young Africans feel abandoned, believing that their leaders are indifferent to their plight and even take pleasure in their struggles. This sentiment reflects a disturbing trend where those in power seem more interested in maintaining their grip on authority than in advancing the welfare of their nations. Across the continent, high unemployment rates, lack of affordable housing, and limited access to quality healthcare and education have left millions of young Africans struggling. While leaders speak of ambitious visions for national development and pan-African unity,…
An outspoken Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has stirred public debate by openly challenging the government to reopen Parliament, casting doubts on its ability to do so without facing repercussions. In a pointed message aimed at government officials, he stated, “If you think you have power, come and open Parliament and please your paymasters.” This comment posted on his twitter handle, comes as parliamentary activities have slowed, with growing concerns about the government’s perceived unwillingness to address pressing national issues. George’s words appear directed at those in leadership positions whom he accuses of prioritizing the interests of…
Flash floods in eastern Spain swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers, cut rail lines and highways and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. Storms that began Tuesday and continued Wednesday caused flooding across a wide swathe of southern and eastern Spain, from Malaga to Valencia. Mud-colored water swept vehicles down streets at dangerous speeds. Pieces of wood floated among household goods. Police and rescue workers used helicopters to evacuate people from their homes and rubber boats to reach drivers trapped on car roofs. Emergency…
Hezbollah’s newly named leader Naim Kassem said in his first public comments aired Wednesday that the militant group will keep fighting in its ongoing war with Israel until it is offered cease-fire terms it deems acceptable. “If the Israelis decide to stop the aggression, we say that we accept, but according to the conditions that we see as suitable,” Kassem said, speaking from an undisclosed location in a pre-recorded televised address. “We will not beg for a cease fire as we will continue (fighting)… no matter how long it takes.” The speech came as international mediators have launched a new…
The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, circulating new proposals to wind down the regional conflict during the Biden administration’s final months. Negotiations on both fronts have been stalled for months and none of the warring parties have shown any sign of backing down from their demands. Senior White House officials Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein are scheduled to visit Israel on Thursday for talks on possible cease-fires in both Lebanon and Gaza, and the release of hostages held by Hamas. CIA Director Bill Burns will go to Egypt to…
Trump got off his plane in Green Bay, Wisconsin and got into a white garbage truck decked out with American flags and his campaign logo. He took questions while seated in the passenger seat of the truck, wearing a neon orange safety vest over his white dress shirt and red tie, evoking his recent McDonald’s photo opportunity.”How do you like my garbage truck?” Trump said, adding it’s “in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.” AMN | Anochie’s Report | Associated Press.
