Multiple teams at Meta were hit by layoffs on Wednesday, the company confirmed in a statement to TechCrunch, noting these changes were made to reallocate resources within the company. “Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy,” said a Meta spokesperson in an emailed statement. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving some employees to different roles. In situations like this when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees.” Employees working on Reality Labs, Instagram, and…
Author: Ohene Anochie
Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter with AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
Good afternoon. This year’s Nobel Prize announcements marked a historic moment for Asia, with three significant wins: South Korean author Han Kang for literature, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for peace, and a Turkish-born academic for economics. The results were accompanied by ample commentary and a range of reactions, some expressing surprise. I read an interesting article about Han’s landmark victory that highlighted the crucial role a translator plays in conveying the depth and nuance of an author’s work to a global audience. It took nearly eight years for the English version of “The Vegetarian” to be published after the original, underscoring…
In yet another dramatic twist in Burkina Faso’s political saga, the 18th assassination attempt on President Ibrahim Traoré since he assumed office in September, 2022. The failed plot, which has heightened concerns over the president’s safety and the nation’s stability, underscores the increasingly volatile situation in the West African country, where political unrest and insurgency have gripped the nation. The attempt took place in the early hours of the morning at the presidential residence in Ouagadougou. According to a government spokesperson, a group of armed men attempted to infiltrate the heavily guarded compound but were intercepted by security forces before…
Ghana’s hopes of securing a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took a devastating blow today as the Black Stars suffered a shock defeat to Sudan in a high-stakes qualifier held in Tripoli, Libya. The 2-1 loss leaves Ghana’s qualification chances hanging by a thread, raising concerns among fans and critics alike over the team’s future. Despite entering the match as favorites, the Black Stars struggled to assert dominance over Sudan, who came into the game with determination to keep their own qualification hopes alive. The match started off cautiously, with both sides showing restraint, but Sudan…
Amazon has unveiled an great post Prime Day deal on the very popular Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and makes it accessible to everyone, not just Prime members. This rare opportunity to purchase one of Dyson’s premium hair care products at a significant discount is truly noteworthy as the brand seldom offers promotions on its hair styling tools. The Dyson Supersonic was originally priced at $429 but it is now available for just $329 which represents a massive $100 savings. This 23% discount marks the lowest price ever seen for this revolutionary hair dryer. Engineered for fast drying and precision styling, the Dyson Supersonic is…
It’s been a pretty good year for horror fans. When it comes to movies, the summer was packed with the likes of Cuckoo, MaXXXine, and Alien: Romulus, while gaming has seen releases such as a Silent Hill 2 remake and the retro Crow Country. So, if you’re looking for something new to play or watch in the lead-up to Halloween, we’ve gathered all of our spookiest coverage here in one place to make things a little easier. (And if you missed it, we did the same thing last year.) So, grab some snacks, turn down the lights, and get ready for a few scares. As much…
Unrest continues to rock French Caribbean Island of Martinique. The territory’s main airport was targeted by demonstrators in a fresh protest decrying a high cost of living, on Thursday. The latest round of violence prompted the government to announce another curfew from 9 Pm to 5 AM. Demonstrations on public roads are prohibited. Local media reported scenes of looting. Schools have been temporarily closed and the teaching hospital announced it had triggered the emergency plan Blanc which notably enables the postponement of surgeries and the temporary mobilization of additional personnel. Martinique has seen similar protests in recent years, many of…
NGO Doctors Without Borders also known as MSF is calling on the various stakeholders in Sudan to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to the Zamzam camp in the country’s western region of Darfur. MSF says it was forced to stop care for 5,000 children on an outpatient basis, including 2,900 children with severe acute malnutrition. It accuses the warring parties in Sudan of blocking for months, the delivery of food, medicines, and supplies to the camp. Zamzam camp sits outside the capital of the North-Darfur state were fighting rages. Only MSF’s 80-bed hospital remains functioning in the camp to treat…
All of Chad’s 23 provinces have been impacted by intense floods brought on by severe rainfall. Over 550 people have died, and 210,000 homes have been washed away. The rainy season usually runs until October. Around 432,000 hectares of land and 72,000 livestock destroyed. This comes as the country declared a food security and nutrition emergency in February. Of the approximately 1.9 million people affected in the country, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says 85,000 are estimated to be pregnant women. Families are now sheltering in makeshift sites and schools, left without access to health services, clean…
An area has been set aside in Kenya’s southern county of Kilifi for the construction of the country’s first nuclear facility. The project on the coast of the Indian Ocean is expected to be fully operational by 2034. But it has faced fierce opposition. On Friday (Oct. 11), a group of activists and environmentalists took to the streets. “We say that this project has a lot of negative effects, there will be malformed children born out of this place, fish will die, and our forest Arabuko Sokoke, which is known to harbour birds from abroad, will be lost,” Francis…
