Upper Tenderloin Historic District. Photograph Source: Smallbones – CC0 “Any city that doesn’t have a Tenderloin isn’t a city at all” – Herb Caen, longtime San Francisco Chronicle columnist Few San Francisco neighborhoods have had more ups and downs than the 33-block area still called “The Tenderloin”—a name which derives from the late 19th century…
Senegal’s National Assembly has passed a bill interpreting the March 2024 amnesty law, despite opposition from civil society organizations. The bill, introduced by MP Amadou Bâ of the Pastef party, received 126 votes in favor and 20 against, with amendments proposed by opposition MPs—mostly from the former majority—being rejected during parliamentary debates. According to MP…
Afrobeats stars Rema and Ruger are heading to Japan this July for Afro Jam Festival 2025, a celebration of African, Caribbean, and global sounds. The festival, known for bringing together artists from around the world, will feature performances across multiple cities. Rema, the hitmaker behind ‘Calm Down‘, ‘Hehehe‘, and ‘Charm‘, will take the stage on…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa said his administration banned a planned rally to honour ex-Rivers governor Nyesom Wike to avoid the crisis in Rivers extending to Bayelsa. Mr Diri also said he would always respect the fundamental human rights of every citizen and abide by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mr Diri…
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