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The Unseen Struggle: Ghana's Witchcraft Accusation Survivors Make Their Voices Heard In the heart of Ghana, a silent crisis unfolds—one that reveals the ugly underbelly of superstition and stigma, where a simple accusation can dismantle lives. Survivors of witchcraft accusations have stepped into the spotlight, calling on Parliament to urgently pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill. Their plea is not just for protection but for a restoration of dignity that has been stripped away through discrimination and violence. A…

The Versatility of Fish Sticks: Healthy Options for Everyone When we think of childhood meals, fish sticks might be one of the first dishes that come to mind. These crispy, breaded morsels have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs), transcending age boundaries to be enjoyed by everyone—from toddlers to adults. But why settle for processed fish filled with fillers and additives? Let’s dive into some healthier options packed with nutrition and flavor! Why Choose Quality Fish Sticks? Fish is a fantastic source of…

Namibia’s children exposed: online life and the quiet rise of digital harm Snapshot of a hidden crisis A new study has lifted the lid on a worrying trend in Namibia: an estimated 20,000 children are exposed to online sexual exploitation and abuse every year, according to research published by the Disrupting Harm project. The study, which maps technology‑facilitated abuse of children, also finds that roughly 80 percent of Namibians aged 12 to 17 use the internet — primarily for schoolwork and social media — creating both…

Mobile and internet services return across Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout Mobile phone and internet services were restored across much of Afghanistan on Wednesday afternoon, local residents and telecommunications firms said, ending an abrupt 48‑hour outage that left banks, remittances, flights and online classrooms in disarray. Subscribers of Roshan and Etisalat — the country’s largest mobile operators, both with significant foreign ownership — reported signal returning late in the day in Kabul and in provincial…

STOCKHOLM — What price is paid to enforce a border? For Sweden, it may be 100 million kronor (about $9 million), carefully rechanneled through development aid — a familiar tool repurposed for an increasingly unforgiving migration policy. The revelation, first reported by Sweden’s national broadcaster Ekot, paints a quiet but potent picture of diplomacy in 2025: transactional, strategic, and threaded with compromise. The Swedish government, under its new Minister for International Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa…

Somali opposition forms “Somalia Future Council” as political clock ticks In a conciliatory — and potentially combustible — move, prominent Somali leaders gathered in Nairobi this week to unveil a new opposition coalition they call the “Somalia Future Council.” Brought together by regional heavyweights and veteran national figures, the alliance aims to shape the country’s fraught political transition as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term edges toward its final months. Who’s in the room matters The coalition combines…

Somalia’s Skies Welcome a New Captain — and a Revival of Possibility At dawn in Mogadishu, when the ocean breeze carries the call to prayer over the runway and the heat hasn’t yet settled on the tarmac, a young captain strides toward her aircraft with the calm of routine and the knowledge that nothing about this is ordinary. Headset in hand, checklist tucked under her arm, Captain Yasmin Abdi Farah powers up the cockpit of a Maandeeq Air jet bound for Nairobi. A familiar route, yes—but the story it tells is new. Yasmin,…

Building Dreams or Wasting Resources? The Debate Over the $10 Million Presidential Villa in Lofa County In a quiet corner of Liberia's Lofa County, where the green hills meet the sky, an unexpected controversy is simmering. The construction of a lavish presidential villa—touted to cost a staggering $10 million—has ignited a storm of public debate about transparency, priorities, and the essence of governance. This issue rose to prominence after civil society activist Eddie Jarwolo, known for his outspoken nature, took to…

Atop Rockefeller, a celebration of luck, labor and the long arc of migration On a glittering evening at the top of Rockefeller Center, with the Manhattan skyline folding into dusk, about 40 recipients of what they still call the Morrison Visa gathered to trade stories and to measure a particular kind of success: the steady, ordinary achievement that accumulates into a life remade. The event — a gala that could have been any high‑end New York fundraiser except for the unmistakable Irish cadence in the room — was less about…

U.S. man from Minnesota pleads guilty to ties with ISIS affiliate in Somalia WASHINGTON — A naturalized U.S. citizen from Minnesota pleaded guilty Monday to charges stemming from his links to an Islamic State affiliate operating in Somalia, authorities said, in a case that underscores persistent efforts by foreign extremist groups to recruit supporters among diaspora communities in the West. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank in St. Paul. Prosecutors say Hassan tried twice…