Gunfire in Sudan capital on Eid holiday, army moves in on foot as Gen Burhan faction vows to kick out rivals
An international push for a temporary truce to allow civilians to reach safety and visit family over the three day holiday has so far failed. Foreign nations including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Spain have been unable to evacuate their citizens.
Experts label SpaceX rocket explosion illustrates Elon Musk’s ‘successful failure’ business formula
SpaceX acknowledged that several of the Super Heavy’s 33 powerful Raport engines malfunctioned on ascent and that the booster rocket and Starship failed to separate as designed before the ill-fated flight was terminated.
Why 10 Chelsea players told their agents to find them new clubs but face pushback from new club owners
Players have expressed concerns about the changes to the medical department amid a spate of injury problems, while many others feel the bloating of the squad to 32 players has set them up to fail. They were also unimpressed when Todd Boehly called their display ‘embarrassing’ after the defeat by Brighton.
From poisoning the environment to violent unrest and lawsuits, Nigeria’s oil is now a humanitarian issue for new president
Trillions of dollars have been earned by the government and the oil majors over the course of a more than six-decade partnership. During the years of peak production, when more than two million barrels a day were being pumped from the lush Niger Delta, Nigeria earned at least $80 billion annually.
US embassy in Ethiopia raises red flag over Facebook post that promises two million Africans free travel
It also shows a photo of two armed men in military uniform seated on a motorbike. The post has been shared more than 120 times since it was published on Facebook on April 16, 2023.
Sudan’s military strongman Gen Burhan promises return to civilian rule, without specific timelines
Since he took control of the country in an October 2021 coup, Burhan and his rival, commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Gen Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, have repeatedly promised to shepherd the country toward civilian rule.
Poll numbers begin to look promising for Biden, but young Democrats being turned off by his age
Interviews with poll respondents suggest that the gap reflects concerns about Biden’s age, as well as a clamouring from a younger generation of Democrats who say they want leadership that reflects their demographic and their values.
