Godless UK: While atheism has been prominent in British culture, atheists now outnumber theists
Curiously, most atheists and agnostics were found to have some kind of belief in the supernatural. The ‘Explaining Atheism’ project spanned three years and was funded by the John Templeton Foundation.
Senegal’s budget deficit, weaker fiscal and debt position prompts Moody’s to lower it to B1 rating
Ratings agency Moody’s on Friday downgraded Senegal’s long-term ratings to B1 from Ba3, citing significantly weaker fiscal and debt position than expected. Senegal is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for corrective measures after an audit ordered by newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye revealed the 2023 budget...
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
The International Energy Agency, in a report earlier this year, said small and medium-sized solar companies are making rapid progress reaching homes but more needs to be invested to reach all African homes and businesses by 2030.
Athletics Integrity Unit provisionally suspends Kenyan cross country runner Anyango for doping
The 24-year-old Emmaculate Anyango Achol became the second woman to complete a 10km race in under 29 minutes (28:57), finishing second behind fellow Kenyan Agnes Jebet Ngetich, who set a world record with a time of 28:46 in Valencia in January.
Rampaging Haitian gang slaughters 70, displaces 6,000 as impact of delayed UN force deployment is felt
Police are alleged to have taken part in some mass killings. Gang leader Jimmy “Barbeque” Cherizier, a former police officer, was accused by the UN of planning and taking part in the 2018 killing of 71 civilians in the capital’s port-side neighborhood of La Saline.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris meets Arab American leaders in Michigan angry over Israel
Harris, a Democrat, faces Republican former President Donald Trump on November 5 in what opinion polls show to be a tight presidential race. Both candidates have roughly even levels of support among Arab Americans, according to a poll published this week by the Arab American Institute.
Federal judge declines request for court order by Black student who was punished over his hair
Daryll George’s request had come after Brown in August dismissed most of the claims the student and his mother had filed in their federal lawsuit alleging school district officials committed racial and gender discrimination when they punished him.
Toxic plastics exposure: Why semen quality is declining and modern men are less fertile than their grandfathers
Avoid plastic packaging – opt for products packaged in glass, metal or paper instead of plastic. This can significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste that potentially breaks down into microplastics. At home, use wax paper, parchment paper or paper bags to store foods rather than plastic wrap.
Going back to the roots: Senegalese ditching French for Wolof as ‘language nationalism’ sweep west Africa
There are 25 languages in Senegal. Six of them have the status of national languages, but Wolof is largely dominant. Out of the population of 17 million people, over 12 million speak Wolof, compared to around 4 million French speakers.
As ATMIS mandate in Somalia nears end, its successor AUSSOM is getting ready to take over before UN deadline
Should the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), become a reality with a similar cost, based on the UN Resolution 2719, 75 per cent to 25 per cent burden share, the AU will have to contribute $375 million – 61.5 per cent of the fund’s current capacity.
