Bangladesh’s financial system is reeling from revelations of systemic corruption that drained the country of billions of dollars under the leadership of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Newly appointed central bank governor, Ahsan Mansur, has disclosed shocking details about the scale of financial mismanagement during Hasina’s 15-year rule, which ended with her government’s collapse in...
The Memphis Police Department has come under intense scrutiny following the Justice Department's release of a damning report detailing systemic issues, including excessive force, racial discrimination, and mistreatment of individuals with mental health challenges. The findings stem from a civil rights investigation launched in the aftermath of the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols,...
The healthcare industry is reeling from the sudden loss of Brian Thompson, a veteran executive at UnitedHealthcare, whose tragic death on Wednesday shocked colleagues and competitors alike. Thompson, 51, was fatally shot outside a midtown Manhattan hotel while en route to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor day, leaving an indelible void in one of the nation’s...
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid continues to break boundaries with his music, as his latest album, Morayo, debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project, released on November 22, 2024, achieved an impressive 13,000 units sold in its first week, marking another milestone for the Nigerian artist. This achievement makes Morayo Wizkid’s fourth album to...
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has once again broken barriers, becoming the first African artist to perform at the prestigious British Fashion Awards. The 2024 edition of the event, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, was a star-studded affair, drawing the likes of A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Dave Chappelle, Tems, and...
South Korean politics are in turmoil as lawmakers prepare to deliberate an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, following public outrage over his brief imposition of martial law. The move, which has sparked protests and widespread criticism, has placed his administration under intense scrutiny and threatens to destabilize one of Asia’s most prominent democracies.
In a remarkable turn for Namibian politics, the country has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in a general election that also reaffirmed the dominance of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO). This outcome stands in stark contrast to recent trends across southern Africa, where several long-standing ruling parties have ceded power...
South Korea erupted in political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, an extraordinary move that he rescinded within hours amid fierce backlash. The decision, which evoked memories of South Korea's authoritarian past, has triggered widespread protests, calls for his resignation, and the resignation offers of his top...
Chris Brown’s upcoming performances in Johannesburg have sparked a wave of controversy, drawing attention to issues of gender-based violence in South Africa. The singer, whose history includes a 2009 guilty plea for assaulting Rihanna, has faced widespread criticism and protests from women’s rights groups in the country.
Hunter Biden’s recent pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, has sparked a heated debate about the fairness and consistency of the clemency process. The pardon comes despite the fact that Hunter Biden has not yet been sentenced for his criminal charges, which, according to the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, would typically...
