African leaders have taken a major step toward financial independence by formalizing the creation of a continental financial rating agency. This initiative aims to provide fairer economic assessments for African nations, reducing reliance on international rating agencies that many argue are biased against the continent. The decision was a key topic of discussion at the…
Jerusalem, February 17, 2025 Photo: jerusalem-patriarchate.info His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and the heads of other churches in the Holy Land have issued another statement concerning the humanitarian needs in Gaza. The text expresses sorrow over the ongoing crisis in Gaza, highlighting the loss of innocent lives and destruction of communities. It specifically…
The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, on Sunday, February 16, conducted a mass wedding ceremony for 21 couples in Niger State. The ceremony, which took place at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Nsanji Nkoso, Magama local government area, had in attendance couples who had completed their traditional marriage…
Chicago, Illinois, has a rich history of grassroots organizing. Notable examples are the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council’s efforts to improve local economic and social conditions and the Black Panther Party’s establishment of housing cooperatives and free food, clothing, and medical services. The solidarity economy movement has continued to gain momentum in Chicago. In…
Security has been significantly reinforced at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, now serving as the new venue for the Council of State election in the Ashanti Region. This comes after recent disruptions marred the electoral process, prompting authorities to implement strict security measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly vote. The decision to enhance…
