Author: Ohene Anochie

A new report is calling on African patriots to shift their focus from Western powers to their own leaders, urging them to tackle the growing issue of political and economic polarization within the continent. The report, released by the Strength of  Africa (SOA), argues that while external influences have historically impacted Africa, it is the role of local leadership in fostering unity and sustainable development that will determine the continent’s future. The report, titled “The African Patriot’s Role in Uniting the Continent,” underscores the need for African citizens to take an active stance in confronting divisive policies within their…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the BRICS alliance to remain neutral and avoid an anti-West stance, even as the bloc expands to include more member nations. Speaking at the latest BRICS summit, Modi emphasized the importance of collaboration and constructive engagement with Western nations, noting that the group’s focus should remain on fostering economic growth and sustainable development, rather than positioning itself in opposition to established Western powers. With BRICS adding new members including Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates the group is set to extend its influence across several continents. The…

Israeli forces conducting reconnaissance and search operations in southern Lebanon have reportedly uncovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly belonging to Hezbollah, raising concerns over the militant group’s growing military capacity near the Israeli border. The discovery, which includes a variety of arms and explosives, comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides on high alert over recent cross-border skirmishes. According to Israeli military sources, the weapons cache contained assault rifles, ammunition, rocket-propelled grenades, and surveillance equipment. The operation, part of Israel’s broader strategy to monitor Hezbollah’s activities in the region, aims to preempt…

According to the report from Ukrainian intelligence, the first units of military personnel from the DPRK, who had undergone training at the training grounds of the Far East, had already arrived in the Kursk region on October 23. The training and coordination of the DPRK army soldiers who arrived in Russia is allegedly taking place at five military training grounds of the Eastern Military District. According to estimates by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the number of North Korean soldiers transferred to Russia is currently around 12,000 people , including 500 officers, including…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly confronted top military officials after a Hezbollah-operated drone flew dangerously close to his private residence, raising concerns about national security and the effectiveness of Israel’s defense systems. The incident, which occurred last week, has sparked a new wave of tensions along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group operates. According to local media reports, Netanyahu summoned senior officials from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the country’s intelligence agencies to seek answers on how a Hezbollah drone was able to breach Israeli airspace undetected and approach his home…

The 70 miles of California coastline that makes up the unincorporated area of Big Sur has a storied, almost mystical allure, largely thanks to its staggering beauty. With redwood forests, stunning Pacific views, winding rivers and natural hot springs, the area has for decades attracted celebrities, artists and millions of visitors. So many visitors in fact, that these days, Kirk Gafill, the president of the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce, estimates that 90 percent of the local economy is tourism-dependent. But getting there, and living there, is increasingly difficult. Big Sur’s main thoroughfare is Highway 1, a scenic two-lane road…

She will spearhead its strategic global growth Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has appointed Ana Pedersen as global chief commercial Officer (CCO). She will step into the role at the end of the month, on October 30, to lead CTM’s strategic initiatives to accelerate global growth and innovation, with a goal of enhancing its position as a leader in corporate travel solutions. With over 25 years of leadership in global sales, technology-driven solutions, and strategic partnerships, Pedersen has consistently delivered high-impact results across various sectors in the travel industry, including corporate travel, supplier relations, and hotel management strategy.  Pedersen,…

Multiple teams at Meta were hit by layoffs on Wednesday, the company confirmed in a statement to TechCrunch, noting these changes were made to reallocate resources within the company. “Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy,” said a Meta spokesperson in an emailed statement. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving some employees to different roles. In situations like this when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees.” Employees working on Reality Labs, Instagram, and…

Good afternoon. This year’s Nobel Prize announcements marked a historic moment for Asia, with three significant wins: South Korean author Han Kang for literature, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for peace, and a Turkish-born academic for economics. The results were accompanied by ample commentary and a range of reactions, some expressing surprise. I read an interesting article about Han’s landmark victory that highlighted the crucial role a translator plays in conveying the depth and nuance of an author’s work to a global audience. It took nearly eight years for the English version of “The Vegetarian” to be published after the original, underscoring…

In yet another dramatic twist in Burkina Faso’s political saga, the 18th assassination attempt on President Ibrahim Traoré since he assumed office in September, 2022. The failed plot, which has heightened concerns over the president’s safety and the nation’s stability, underscores the increasingly volatile situation in the West African country, where political unrest and insurgency have gripped the nation. The attempt took place in the early hours of the morning at the presidential residence in Ouagadougou. According to a government spokesperson, a group of armed men attempted to infiltrate the heavily guarded compound but were intercepted by security forces before…