79 Prisoners Convicted of Petty Crimes Freed in N. Bahr el Ghazal
Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have released 79 prisoners convicted of minor offenses in a gesture aimed at promoting justice and reducing overcrowding...
Category : Africa
Rahul Gandhi Slams Government, Pays Tribute to Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the current government for its alleged treatment of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, stating that he deserves the...
Egypt and Jordan’s Agriculture Ministers Conclude Joint Committee Talks with Strategic Agreements
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El-Sayed El-Quseir, and his Jordanian counterpart, Khaled Hneifat, have presided over the closing session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint...
Eritrea Denies TPLF Gold Smuggling Allegations, Calls Claims Baseless and Deceptive
Eritrea has strongly dismissed recent allegations made by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) accusing the Eritrean government of engaging in gold smuggling operations. In...
Jeju Air B737-800 on Jeju-Beijing Route Declares Emergency and Diverts to Seoul
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, en route from Jeju to Beijing, declared an emergency and was forced to divert to Seoul after experiencing technical issues...
When the Wind Scratched Me
When the wind scratched me, it bore the voice of Ogun,Blades of ancestral breath slicing through my skin, Each gust a warrior’s chant, a griot’s...
Triple Six Eight film by Tyler Perry
The film Triple Six Eight is a profound narrative that delves into the complex interplay of race, gender, and societal roles during a transformative period...
Cherries, Cheers and Cargo: Air New Zealand Expects 5M Kilos of Cargo Over Festive Season
This holiday season, Air New Zealand Cargo continues its vital role in connecting New Zealand’s finest produce with international markets. The airline expects to transport...
Pakistan, Kenya Explore Expanding Trade Beyond Tea, Eyeing New Economic Frontiers
Pakistan and Kenya have initiated high-level talks aimed at diversifying their trade relations beyond the traditional exchange of tea, seeking new avenues for economic collaboration....
Kenyan American Allegedly Butchered His Wife In The U.S Dismembered Remains Found In His Car By Police
On Friday, December 20, 2024, at approximately 10:12 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 2700 block of Stone...
Organized Crime Fuels Risingu Terrorism in Sahel Nations
The military juntas leading Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have pledged to confront the terrorist groups plaguing their countries. However, a recent United Nations report...
Drone Sightings Prompt Shutdown of Japan’s Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, a joint civilian and US military facility in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, experienced a temporary runway closure due to multiple drone sightings....
United Airlines Flight UA3 from Chicago to Zurich Declares Emergency Mid-Flight
A United Airlines flight bound for Zurich from Chicago has conducted a turnaround in the last few moments, and appears to be presently on diversion...
Don’t Call me a Negro “ I am black and beautiful”
Speak not of me as Negro, bound to shame, For I am black, a man of pride, my name. Birthed from the soil where sun...
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – The Epic Story Returns with Deyemi Okanlawon in the Lead
The timeless tale of Lisabi, the legendary Yoruba warrior and liberator, has been reimagined for modern audiences in the highly anticipated film, Lisabi: A Legend...
Jarvis Threatens to Return Peller’s Engagement Ring in UK Lady Drama
Popular Nigerian celebrity couple Jarvis and Peller are making headlines again, this time over a swirling controversy involving a UK-based lady. In a recent video...
Asake, Rema, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Billie Eilish Featured in Obama’s 2024 Favorite Songs List
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again shared his annual playlist of favorite songs, a tradition that music enthusiasts and fans eagerly anticipate every...
Book Review : The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation delves into the cultural, social, and psychological dynamics shaping today’s youth. Haidt examines the rise in anxiety, depression, and fragility...
1st Afrika Mourns with Oyo State and the People of Ibadan
With heavy hearts, we at 1st Afrika extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent lives lost in the tragic...
Critical Analysis and Reinterpretation of My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe By Prof. Niyi Osundare
Prof. Niyi Osundare’s “My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe” is a piercing indictment of systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judicial system. The poem...