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The U.S. Supreme Court has commenced deliberations regarding a contentious law that could enforce a ban on TikTok or mandate its sale by January 19, casting a spotlight on the delicate balance between free speech rights and national security issues surrounding the popular short-video application created by the Chinese firm ByteDance. TikTok, alongside its parent company ByteDance and a handful of content creators, is fighting against a piece of legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last year, which was…

FILE - On May 31, 2024, observers noted temporary shelters near Awlala Camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region. UNICEF announced on January 7, 2025, that a staggering 4.4 million children in Amhara are out of school, a consequence of disasters and unrest. (Photo by Alfatih Alsemari via Reuters) Across Ethiopia, an unsettling reality unfolds: over nine million young ones are absent from classrooms due to violence, conflicts, and the havoc wreaked by Mother Nature. The United Nations reveals that more than 6,000 institutions for…

New Delhi, the bustling heart of India, finds itself shrouded in a thick cloak of noxious smog, with air quality deteriorating sharply after a fireworks ban was largely ignored during the vibrant festivities of Diwali, the festival of lights. Home to over 30 million residents, New Delhi's choked thoroughfares rank it as one of the planet's most polluted metropolitan areas, a title it is all too familiar with. Each year, the city succumbs to a choking haze filled with harmful pollutants, primarily attributed to the practice…

Iqra Ismail, the former leader of Somalia’s women's squad in 2019, was barred from participating due to her choice of attire aligning with her spiritual convictions. (Instagram: coachiqra) LONDON, UK (AX) — A heartfelt apology has been issued by the Football Association of England to Iqra Ismail, a British-Somali footballer, after she was denied the chance to play in a Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL) match. The reason? Her decision to don tracksuit bottoms instead of the league-mandated shorts, as a reflection…

The government of Burkina Faso is sharpening its focus on a nationalistic approach to news and information dissemination, as noted by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Recently, the Superior Council for Communication (CSC), which oversees media regulations in Burkina Faso, imposed a ban on the rebroadcast of foreign radio programs effective immediately. This decision follows a three-month suspension of the Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts in the country. This move highlights a growing trend in which the government seeks…

The governors of southern Nigeria have adopted a decision banning transhumance and free grazing of their states. A resolution aimed toward combating insecurity and silencing the battle between herdsmen and farmers, which has killed hundreds of individuals in recent times in Nigeria. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianFulani…

Miraa ban nonetheless not lifted, Somalia says after restoring diplomatic ties with Kenya MOGADISHU, Somalia - Kenyan Khat farmers may have to attend slightly longer earlier than they begin exporting their merchandise to Somalia, the Horn of Africa has clarified, simply hours after they restored diplomatic relations with the East African nation. For months, planes carrying the…

How can the appliance of barrier gestures in opposition to the coronavirus and the follow of Ramadan be reconciled? In Guinea, for well being causes, the authorities banned evening prayers organized through the final ten days of Lent, for concern of the epidemic. A measure that's controversial and has provoked demonstrations in Higher Guinea and Forest Guinea.…

On Sunday, Might 2, South Africa introduced its intention to finish lionfish catching, whether or not for looking, vacationer sights or promoting its legs in Asian markets. East the place they're recognized for his or her alleged medicinal virtues. The nation, whose tourism accounts for 7% of GDP, desires to advertise a extra genuine expertise of wildlife.…

Chadian opponent Saleh Kebzabo, who is fighting for a boycott of the April 11 presidential election, plans to hold a large rally on a vacant lot in front of his home in Ndjamena on Friday. The gathering was banned on behalf of government delegates to the capital. Saleh Kebzabo condemns a violation of his rights, remains and signs.…