Author: Lamisi
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country and is now in hiding after a military unit joined widespread youth-led protests and effectively turned against his government, officials and news agencies report. In a speech shared on Facebook from an undisclosed “safe place,” Rajoelina expressed that he was forced to leave due to threats to his life but refused to resign. He described what was happening as an “illegal power grab,” and called for dialogue while urging constitutional order. The crisis escalated after CAPSAT, an elite military unit formerly loyal to the president, announced it would no longer follow orders…
More than 150 unvaccinated schoolchildren have been quarantined for 21 days in South Carolina after being exposed to measles, as the United States faces its worst outbreak of the disease in over three decades. Health officials say the quarantined students, who did not receive the required measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, will remain at home for the full incubation period to prevent further spread. The children attend Global Academy of South Carolina and Fairforest Elementary in Spartanburg County. The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed its eighth measles case in two weeks on Thursday, this time in neighboring…
The National Service Authority (NSA) is at the center of a major corruption scandal, with former top officials facing multiple charges over the alleged theft and mismanagement of hundreds of millions of cedis. Former Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi and his deputy Gifty Oware-Mensah have both been charged with stealing, causing financial loss, money laundering, and abuse of public office. The charges were filed by the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, at the High Court in Accra on Monday, October 13, 2025, following a forensic audit that uncovered widespread financial irregularities at the Authority. According to court documents, the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert over three toxic cough syrups manufactured in India, which have been linked to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh. Laboratory tests confirmed that the syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife, contained dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical often used as an industrial solvent. Ingestion of DEG can cause acute kidney injury and death, particularly in children. According to WHO, the contaminated syrups were produced by a company based in Madhya Pradesh and have been associated with the deaths of multiple children under the age…
Australian singer-songwriter Sia is facing a costly divorce battle as her estranged husband, Dan Bernard, has requested more than $250,000 per month in spousal support. Court filings show that Bernard, a film producer and entrepreneur, is seeking US$250,856 monthly in support, along with $300,000 in legal fees and $200,000 for forensic accounting costs. Sia and Bernard got married in May 2023 during a private ceremony in Portofino, Italy, at the home of fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The couple share an 18-month-old child, named Somersault Wonder. In his filing, Bernard claimed he has “no income, no property, and…
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings taking place in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18, 2025. The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and development partners from around the world to discuss global economic stability, development financing, and strategies to strengthen resilience in developing economies. Dr. Forson is accompanied by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. The delegation is…
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to manipulate school placements for multiple students and engaging in bribery within Ghana’s school placement system. Dr. Belinda Glover, Deputy National Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, explained that some people have been showing up at placement centres with multiple forms, falsely claiming to be parents, in order to change programmes or alter students’ boarding status. “So we have been able to arrest some of them. In fact, they come with multiple sheets trying to make changes, either from day to boarding, from boarding to day, or sometimes changing the programme,” she…
President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister just days after Lecornu stepped down, reigniting tensions in a fractured political landscape. Lecornu originally resigned on Monday, October 6, after unveiling a new cabinet that collapsed within hours due to political backlash and internal dissent. But Macron brought him back on Friday, October 10, tasking him again with forming a government capable of navigating the legislative deadlock. On Sunday, October 12, Lecornu unveiled his second government, retaining several key figures while introducing fresh faces in an apparent attempt to broaden his support base. Among the notable appointments was…
The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity, the Israeli military has confirmed. The hostages were abducted during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks and include twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, as well as Omri Miran who was seen reuniting with his wife, Lishay, in an emotional moment captured on camera. Israeli officials say the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages are yet to be returned. Their release comes as part of a deal under which Israel is freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700…
Microsoft is officially ending support for its Windows 10 operating system on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marking a major shift for millions of users worldwide. After that date, security updates will stop, leaving computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The tech giant is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11, but many older PCs won’t meet the system requirements. Consumer advocates have warned that the move could force unnecessary spending and increase electronic waste. “The end of support for Windows 10 is shaping up to be a disaster for both consumers and the environment,” said Nathan Proctor of…