Author: Solomon Alaka

Katsina State, Nigeria — August 20, 2025 At least 50 people have been confirmed dead and approximately 60 others abducted following a brutal attack by armed assailants on a mosque and surrounding homes in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina state, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The assault occurred early Tuesday morning in the remote village of […]

Ahead of donning a beige WFP vest and boots to face hurricanes, wars and refugee camps, the Portuguese scientist worked with satellite imagery and cartography, creating maps to support humanitarian missions, until he realised he didn’t want to stay behind a computer screen. On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, marked annually on 19 August, […]

Providence, Rhode Island — August 20, 2025Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court and viral sensation known for his empathetic rulings, has died at the age of 88 following a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing was confirmed in a statement posted to his official Facebook page, which described […]

“With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress,” he told the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. He said the meeting’s theme – Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa – was a reminder that these same strengths can help shape a more […]

Yokohama, Japan — August 20, 2025The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) officially commenced today in Yokohama, Japan, bringing together heads of state, international organizations, and private sector leaders to chart a path forward for Africa’s sustainable development. The three-day summit, co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the African Union […]