Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader has been removed from the electoral roll by the judiciary which says he is ineligible to run in October’s presidential election. Tidjane Thiam renounced his French citizenship in order to run for president, but a court argued on Thursday that the former Credit Suisse boss forfeited his Ivory Coast nationality when he acquired French citizenship in 1987. Thiam said the court’s decision was an “act of democratic vandalism, which will disenfranchise millions of voters”. His disqualification comes just a week after he was confirmed as the only contender for the centre-right Democratic Party – the…
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Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country’s Supreme Court chief justice – a move that marks a first in the country’s history. An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, calling for her permanent removal. Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be removed from office on a few grounds, which include incompetence and misbehaviour. The content of the petitions has not been made public and she is yet to comment, while Ghana’s former attorney general has claimed her suspension is an attempt to…
At least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC. The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the “Switzerland of India”. The region’s chief minister, Omar Abdullah, said the attack was “much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years”. Reports suggest that there are a large number of wounded, with some in critical condition. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the perpetrators would “be brought to justice”.…
A director of a real estate company was on Tuesday arraigned over a Sh6.4 million fraud probe in Nairobi. Abdiwahab Adan Maalim, the director of Vaad Limited, a Nairobi-based real estate company, was arraigned after spending his Easter holidays in custody. Police had been looking for him for weeks before he was arrested. Maalim’s legal troubles began when a complaint was filed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters on December 30, 2024. The report detailed how Maalim solicited Sh6.4 million from a complainant, claiming he would construct a house as part of Oakside Phase 2 project in Syokimau area…
As temperatures continue to rise globally, ensuring worker safety during hot weather has become more than just a seasonal concern—it’s a year-round priority. Whether your team works indoors or outside, heat-related risks can affect productivity, well-being, and even result in serious health complications if not managed properly. Employers and safety officers must adopt a proactive approach to prevent heat stress and foster a safer work environment. Here’s a comprehensive guide to keeping employees safe during hot weather. Understand the Risks of Working in High Temperatures Before implementing preventive measures, it’s essential to understand what makes heat dangerous in the workplace.…
Instilling good hygiene and self-care habits in children from a young age is crucial for their health, wellbeing and confidence as they grow up. As parents and carers, it’s our responsibility to teach children the importance of looking after themselves. Here are some tips on how to build healthy habits around hygiene and self-care with your kids. The Basics of Personal Hygiene Bathing and showering – If you are fostering younger children with an agency like Fosterplus, teach children when and how often they need to wash themselves. Explain that regular bathing removes dirt, sweat and germs from their body.…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) brings unique challenges for children and families. Children with autism may struggle with communication and social interaction. Applied Behavior Analysis therapy helps these kids by teaching them essential skills. In Tampa, ABA treatment is a crucial resource for families. It focuses on promoting positive behaviors while reducing negative ones. ABA therapy involves one-on-one sessions with structured activities. Therapists use positive reinforcement to encourage new behaviors. With ABA therapy Tampa, kids learn communication, social skills, and personal development. The therapy is designed to boost confidence and independence and help kids with autism thrive in everyday situations. Improving…
Updating the look of your home isn’t all about appearance; it’s a practical investment that adds value and comfort to your home. Two influential elements to prioritize are your hardwood flooring and external siding. Let us discuss how refinishes by professionals and siding overhauls can renovate your living environment. Learning the Hardwood Floor Refinishing Process Hardwood floor refinishing is a multi-step process to bring back the beauty and longevity of your floors. The process starts with preparing the rooms, which means furniture removal and making any repairs that are needed. Then the old finish is sanded off with specialized equipment,…
President William Ruto departed for a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China on Monday April 21. State House said the visit builds on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2017, with Kenya recognised as China’s leading Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner in Africa. Kenya has played a central role in advancing regional infrastructure and connectivity, with flagship projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway and the Nairobi Expressway significantly transforming its economic landscape. While in Beijing, Ruto will hold bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping to advance shared priorities in economic transformation, sustainable development, and global cooperation.…
Sharon Lokedi, 31, broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The Kenyan outran two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile a year after losing a sprint down Boylston Street to her in one of the closest finishes in race history. Lokedi finished the 129th Boston Marathon in an unofficial 2 hours, 17 minutes, 22 seconds — 19 seconds ahead of Obiri and more than 2½ minutes faster than the previous Boston best set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014. It was Lokedi’s second major…
Department of Homeland Security Seceretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official. Noem had $3,000 in cash in her purse, along with her passport, makeup bag, DHS access card, apartment key and other items. A DHS official said the secretary had the cash because her family was in town and she was treating them to Easter festivities. A man wearing a mask walked by the secretary’s table and snatched the purse. The Secret Service is investigating, according to the DHS official. Noem, who was asked about the theft at the…
Kanye West detailed a years-long, incestuous relationship with an unnamed cousin in his latest social media outburst. In a post on X, Ye claims his new song “Cousins” is about how he and a now-incarcerated cousin sexually experimented with each other when they were children. “This song is called COUSINS about my cousin that’s locked in jail for life for killing a pregnant lady a few years after I told him we wouldn’t ‘look at dirty magazines together’ anymore,” the 47-year-old “Runaway” rapper wrote. “Perhaps in my self centered mess I felt it was my fault that I showed him…
US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates. In a social media post, Trump called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates “pre-emptively” to help boost the economy, saying Powell had been consistently too slow to respond to economic developments. “There can be a SLOWING of the economy unless Mr. Too Late, a major loser, lowers interest rates, NOW,” he wrote. Trump’s criticism of Powell’s handling of the US economy comes as his own plans for…
President Donald Trump has backed US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports that military attack details were shared in a group chat that included Hegseth’s wife, brother, and personal lawyer. The controversy comes a month after a journalist was added to a Signal group chat in which US cabinet officials, including Hegseth, discussed plans to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen. In the second Signal chat, Hegseth shared information about air strikes against Yemen, the BBC’s US news partner CBS confirmed, citing sources familiar with the messages. “Pete’s doing a great job,” Trump told reporters on Monday. “Everybody’s happy with him.”…