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The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) will host its 2026 Annual Summit on Saturday, March 21, at Atlanta’s Loudermilk Center. The event celebrates and advances Black women in film, television, and digital media, bringing together industry professionals and emerging talent. This year’s summit theme is “Unbreakable Lens: The Power of Community,” emphasizing collaboration and collective […]

Protests against Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé continued for a second day on June 27, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators in Lomé. The demonstrations were sparked by Gnassingbé’s assumption of the role of President of the Council of Ministers, a position without term limits. Government Response and Restrictions Reuters reported that […]

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision Thursday, altering a legal standard used in civil rights cases involving the use of force by law enforcement. The ruling addresses how courts should evaluate whether an officer’s actions were reasonable in a shooting. Background of the Case In 2016, Ashtian Barnes was fatally shot in Houston, […]

CONCACAF is collaborating with Jamaican club Mount Pleasant following visa issues impacting ten of the team’s players ahead of their Champions Cup match against L.A. Galaxy. The situation arose as players were unable to secure necessary travel documentation. Visa Challenges for Mount Pleasant Players Ten players from Mount Pleasant, a Jamaican Premier League team, have […]

Clarence Ford and Dr Chris explored a range of scientific topics this week, addressing questions from listeners about space exploration, human physiology, genetics, and environmental science. The discussions covered diverse areas, from asteroid deflection to the complexities of human touch and the mysteries of the ocean. Asteroid Deflection with the DART Mission NASA’s DART mission, […]

President William Ruto addressed the recent missile strikes in the Gulf region in a statement released on March 2. The statement condemned the attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. Regional Response to Missile Strikes Ruto’s statement focused on the countries impacted by the missile strikes. It […]

The Ministry of Health has begun planning for the construction of two Level VI referral hospitals, one in Bungoma County and the other in Kericho County. A feasibility study brief has been released to evaluate the potential of these projects, which aim to improve healthcare access in the Western and South Rift regions. The government’s […]

Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya secured a second consecutive victory at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon in Japan on Sunday. The race took place in Nagoya, a city where Chepkirui previously achieved success. Race Results Chepkirui finished the race in 2:21:54, securing first place. Sayaka Sato of Japan finished second with a time of 2:21:56, and Ainalem […]

South Africa is overhauling its migration governance with a new system that aims to track the identity of every person in the country, citizen and foreign national alike. This ambitious project, the most significant change since the 2002 Immigration Act, seeks to create an Intelligent Population Register (IPR) through biometric data capture and AI-driven processing. […]

Kenya’s electoral processes have faced scrutiny regarding adherence to democratic principles. Recent by-elections have raised concerns about irregularities and potential undermining of the popular vote. Concerns Regarding November 2025 By-Elections The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has reported significant issues during the November 2025 by-elections. These included instances of voter bribery, intimidation of voters, breaches of […]