Author: Solomon Alaka

  A Commission Communication outlining the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the the next EU long-term budget is now available. The long-term budget – known as the Multiannual Financial Framework – sets out the EU’s spending priorities for several years. It supports millions of people, farmers, researchers, businesses and regions across the EU and […]

The Catholic Diocese of Shendam is urgently seeking prayers for the safe return of Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak, who was kidnapped on Thursday, February 6. Fr. Damulak, a student at Veritas University in Abuja, was taken from his residence in Zuma 2, located within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. In an […]

Morocco’s labor unions have launched a one-day nationwide strike in protest against a controversial bill they claim will severely limit workers’ rights to protest and prioritize business and foreign investments over worker protections. The strike, which took place on February 5, 2025, saw workers walk off the job from factories in Casablanca to the dockyards […]

Bangladesh’s industrial sector is grappling with an escalating gas crisis, which is severely disrupting production across multiple key industries. The gas shortage has forced the shutdown of over 200 factories in recent months, with another 300 factories facing imminent closure unless the situation improves. This crisis has led to significant production cuts in essential sectors […]

On the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor after the aircraft’s crew ejected during an attempted landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. local time. The two pilots, members of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), […]

Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat in the waters off the Horn of Africa, reigniting concerns over piracy in the region. The incident, which occurred near the coastal town of Eyl in Somalia, was confirmed late Monday by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR Atalanta), which is currently investigating the attack. The […]

In a bold move, teachers across Algeria launched a strike on Wednesday, protesting low salaries and deteriorating working conditions that have sparked growing discontent within the education sector. This strike follows a wave of student protests last month, marking a rare but significant outpouring of public dissent in a country where government criticism has increasingly […]