In a significant move towards universal healthcare, Canada’s parliament has passed a bill to fully fund contraception and diabetes medications. This new legislation is particularly impactful for the one in five Canadians who struggle with the high costs of prescription drugs. In 2023 alone, Canadians spent C$41 billion on prescriptions, with over C$8 billion paid…
In response to escalating crime and health concerns, CARICOM is taking decisive action to improve safety and security across the region. The Caribbean Community has committed to tackling crime and violence as public health issues, while also addressing infectious disease trends and policy implications. Additionally, CARIFORUM launched a €1 million Technical Cooperation Facility, supporting Caribbean…
In an interconnected world where influence knows no boundaries, a quintet of remarkable Africans has ascended to the forefront, steering some of the most influential and transformative organizations across the globe. Their journeys have been etched with unwavering excellence, propelling them to the pinnacle of their respective careers. It is vital to recognize that these…
The man responsible for the murder of South Africa’s former first lady, Marike de Klerk, is scheduled to be released on parole by the end of August. Luyanda Mboniswa, who carried out the crime at the age of 21, was employed as a security guard at the apartment complex where the former first lady lived….
Algeria has recently imposed a ban on the screening of the movie “Barbie,” which had been previously shown in certain cinemas across the country for a number of weeks. The ban was reported by the local news source 24H Algerie and was attributed to an official source. The rationale behind the ban was cited as…
The United States has imposed sanctions on Mali’s defense minister and two military officials, alleging their involvement in facilitating the expansion of the Russian mercenary group Wagner in the West African nation. On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that the sanctions were directed at Colonel Sadio Camara, the Malian Defense Minister, Colonel…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a stern warning that military intervention in junta-ruled Niger is being considered as “the last resort.” In response to the recent coup, ECOWAS leaders have given the putschists an ultimatum to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum, who was detained during the coup. Nigeria, as the current…
Zelensky Opposes Russia’s Participation in Olympics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would be telling the whole world that terror “is somehow acceptable’’ should Russian and Belarusian athletes are able to compete at Paris 2024. The IOC confirmed last week it intended to uphold sanctions against Russian and Belarusian state and…
BREAKING: Nigerian Ambassador to Spain is Dead By Boniface Ihiasota, USA The death of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Ademola Rasaq Seriki has been announced. He died at the age of 63 early Thursday morning. His children in a statement said the former minister passed away “surrounded by his family.” “It is with heavy hearts and…
Mixed reactions have trailed the viral photos and videos of African leaders bundled on several buses to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in the UK on Monday, September 19, 2022. Visible in the viral photos are Kenya’s President William Ruto, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen Jeje Odongo, and other African…