For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and protests have been happening since October. The election has caused a...
Lebanon has been grappling with a severe economic and financial crisis, and the impact has extended to food safety and security. With the economic downturn, many people are struggling to afford safe and nutritious food. This crisis has not only affected the quality of life but also the practices and knowledge surrounding food safety. Understanding the extent of the ...
In a surprising turn of events, Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia, took to social media to share a video showing his car had been shot at. The video, posted on Facebook, depicted Morales in the front passenger seat with two bullet holes visible in the windshield. The driver seemed injured. Morales blamed the current government for the incident, heightening...
Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid failure. The Cuban government tried to prevent this by closing school...
A new report from a venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, reveals that crypto usage has hit an all-time high. Over 617 million people worldwide now own cryptocurrencies, and around 30 to 60 million are active users. September saw an impressive 220 million unique crypto addresses, a threefold increase from late 2023. This growth comes after a tough period known a...
Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old Marxist politician who is determined to tackle the country's deepening economic crisis. Dissanayake's National People's Power coalition won the recent presidential election, marking a significant shift away from the old guard accused of mishandling the economy. This is a crucial moment for Sri...
The presidential election in Sri Lanka has taken an unexpected turn, with Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa heading to a run-off. This marks the first time in the country's history that the presidential race will be decided by a second round of counting. The election commission announced that a second round of counting wo...
Sri Lanka's presidential election has been a landmark event, with Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake emerging as the early favorite. Dissanayake's pro-working class and anti-political elite campaign resonated with the youth, who are still reeling from the country's worst economic crisis in its history. The election, which was held on Saturday, has been crucial ...
The plight of millions of Haitians and Venezuelans seeking refuge in Latin America is a stark reminder of the need for governments to prioritize migrant rights. Human Rights Watch is urging countries in the region to create a more welcoming environment for these vulnerable populations. What if we're thinking about this problem the wrong way? What if providing legal ...