Toning Down Climate Rhetoric Ahead of 2025
Come November 2025, Belém Brazil will host COP30, the United Nations climate summit expected to define the trajectory of global climate action. But the journey to Belém begins long before, with crucial debates on plastic pollution, climate finance, and…
NASA Dares The Sun
Questions need answers, that’s why NASA is on this mission. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to make history this Christmas Eve by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft has ever dared. Plunging into the star’s outer atmosphere,…
Yoruba Council Worldwide Opposes Sharia Court Inauguration in Oyo State
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), the leading global body representing Yoruba people, has condemned the planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo Town, Oyo State. The council described the move as a violation of Nigerian laws and an affront to…
New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands’ Bid for Separate Passport and Citizenship
Its never a matter of time. New Zealand has turned down a proposal from the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship. Why? New Zealand, however, made it clear that this would only be possible…
Yoruba Council Worldwide Mourns Stampede Victims, Calls for Presidential Pardon for Queen Naomi and Others
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye), the apex umbrella body representing Yoruba people globally, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in three stampedes across Nigeria. These incidents occurred in Ibadan, Abuja,…
Over 40 Million People Across West, Central Africa Are Struggling To Feed — UN
People are hurting from hunger pangs. More than 40 million people across West and Central Africa are grappling with severe food insecurity during the 2024 post-harvest season, according to a report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The…
A Cyclone’s Wrath: Mayotte and Neighbors Reel from Chido’s Devastation
Cyclone Chido has unleashed unprecedented destruction across Mayotte, leaving the French territory isolated and grappling with immense loss. In the capital Mamoudzou, entire streets are buried under fallen trees and debris, while almost every home has…
The Unclear Coasts of Syria and The Days Ahead
Assad has fallen but there is still no easy way out in Syria. Since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a turning point in Syria’s civil war, anti-government forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have continue to dominate the capital…
Th Ukrainian Heroine who Gives Amputees Hope
Olga Rudnieva has an unusual quest. Amid the devastating toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Olga Rudnieva has inspired thousands of amputees with her high quality prosthetics. As the CEO and co-founder of the Superhumans Center in Lviv, Rudnieva has…
Yoruba Leaders Call Out Governor Adeleke Over Alleged Airport Relocation to Ede
Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has raised concerns over Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s alleged decision to relocate the MKO Abiola International Airport from its original site in Ido-Osun to his hometown of Ede. In an open letter to…