US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees

SummaryGhana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list for allegedly using his public office for personal gain, as prosecutors declared him a wanted fugitive amid multiple corruption cases. Despite being abroad for medical reasons, he has faced accusations of causing financial losses to the state, including issues surrounding the procurement for a controversial national cathedral project. Following his failure to appear before an investigative panel, the state initiated the...

Many anticipated Brentford's struggles after star striker Ivan Toney's departure for Saudi Arabia, exacerbated by injuries to his likely replacement, Igor Thiago. However, Mbeumo and Wissa have formed a formidable strike partnership, with Wissa scoring 19 league goals, and their friendship off the pitch has strengthened their on-field connection. Mbeumo, who has been with the club for six seasons, credits Wissa for helping him manage his temperament, and both players are set to miss the...

The World Bank has lifted a two-year ban on loans to Uganda, imposed after the country enacted severe anti-LGBTQ legislation, including potential death sentences for certain same-sex acts. Despite reports of increased violence and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals following the law's passage, the World Bank is optimistic about implementing funding without harming marginalized communities, focusing on social protection and education projects. Critics argue that the law distracts from pressing issues like unemployment and that the...

Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68 while receiving specialized treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness, as announced by his party, the Patriotic Front (PF). Lungu served as president from 2015 to 2021, losing his re-election bid to Hakainde Hichilema. Despite being barred from running again due to term limits, he remained influential in Zambian politics, facing police harassment and expressing intentions to defend democracy before his passing....

SummaryKenya will utilize the 60,000-capacity Kasarani Stadium and the 22,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium for the upcoming CHAN tournament, though concerns remain about infrastructure at Nyayo, particularly regarding a perimeter wall and traffic management systems. Local organizing committee CEO Mike Rabar noted that while some elements were successful during a previous game, improvements are needed before the tournament, including connectivity and power issues. The sports ministers from the three host nations have committed to a $39m...

Africa is the continent most impacted by the travel ban announced by US President Donald Trump, affecting seven of the twelve listed countries. The order, effective June 9, prohibits entry from Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan, alongside Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran, and Yemen, with additional restrictions on other nations. While Trump cites security concerns, critics have previously labeled similar bans as discriminatory, and legal challenges to the current measure are anticipated....