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Portugal has moved swiftly to demand answers after Guinea-Bissau ordered the expulsion of reporting teams from state news agency Lusa and two African units of public broadcaster RTP, escalating political tensions ahead of the country’s delayed elections. A decree issued Friday instructed the journalists to leave by August 19, though neither Bissau nor Lisbon has provided an official explanation. The expulsions come just months before Guinea-Bissau’s rescheduled presidential and legislative elections, set for November 23. Portugal’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that it has summoned Guinea-Bissau’s ambassador for urgent talks, with a meeting expected on Saturday. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who announced…

South Africa will begin a “national dialogue” on Friday aimed at uniting citizens, political parties, and civic groups in tackling the nation’s most pressing challenges. The two-day opening convention in Pretoria marks the start of a series of public discussions expected to span all nine provinces. Initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, the dialogue seeks to address deep-rooted issues more than three decades after the end of apartheid, including high poverty and inequality, rampant crime, corruption, and an unemployment rate exceeding 30%. Ramaphosa described the initiative as a “people-led, society-wide process” to reflect on the state…

Residents of San Ciprián de Viñas were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday after the regional government declared a level 2 emergency in response to advancing wildfires. The evacuation adds to a growing crisis across Spain, where more than 10,000 people have been displaced since early August. The fires have already claimed three lives, including a volunteer firefighter in the Madrid region. In Asturias, crews have been working from the early morning hours to control flames in the Cangas de Narcea area. Officials warn that while calmer winds have given firefighters a temporary advantage, persistent hot and dry conditions will continue…

What began as a high-profile fundraising mission for cancer research has turned into a months-long ordeal for American teen influencer and pilot Ethan Guo, who has been stranded since June in a remote Chilean territory in Antarctica. Authorities allege that Guo, 19, landed his small Cessna 182Q plane illegally after providing false flight plan information, prompting an investigation. Chilean prosecutors said the young pilot had been authorized only to fly over Punta Arenas but instead continued south toward Antarctica, landing without approval. Guo, who made headlines last year for attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo to all…

Finland’s failure to adequately support its most gifted students is contributing to the country’s falling international education rankings, according to Kirsi Tirri, Professor of Education at the University of Helsinki. Speaking to Yle, Tirri noted that while Finnish law and school curricula require teachers to support all students, high-achieving pupils are often left without the tailored instruction they need. “Equality does not mean levelling everyone down. It means responding individually to the needs of every student, whether weak or gifted,” she said. Tirri argued that the principle of equality in Finland’s comprehensive school system has sometimes been interpreted in ways…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $500 million towards the development of a new mega airport in Ethiopia, in a landmark agreement aimed at transforming the country into one of the world’s leading aviation hubs by 2035. The agreement, signed between Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer Lemma Yadecha and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, appoints the AfDB as Mandated Lead Arranger. The bank will spearhead efforts to raise as much as $8 billion for the project’s construction. “This world-class airport will serve as a vital gateway to progress and prosperity. More than a transport hub, it is a transformative…

Just a short distance from the city’s scenic seafront, the National Museum of Jewelry stands as a glittering testament to Morocco’s cultural wealth, preserving and showcasing some of the nation’s most treasured adornments. Also known as the National Finery Museum, the institution houses an extensive collection of traditional jewelry from across the country. Visitors can explore a diverse range of pieces, from Amazigh silverwork to opulent urban creations and symbolic Saharan designs, each reflecting Morocco’s rich and varied heritage. “This is truly beautiful,” remarked one visitor, who attended with his daughter. “It’s important for us to know our traditions and…

An eyewitness from New Edubiase has offered a personal account suggesting that the Air Force helicopter crash near Sikaman in the Ashanti Region — which claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defense Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, and three others — may have been caused by impact with the mountainous terrain rather than mechanical failure. According to Sammy Appietu, the crash site lies within the Dampayaw Forest, a densely wooded and highly elevated area stretching from the Nkamprom (Bamboo) chop bar at Hwiremoase to the outskirts of Obuasi. The forest, he noted, is home to massive trees such as the Petersianthus macrocarpus…

Revelations from a BBC investigation have shed new light on the scale of wealth Hamas allegedly concealed in Gaza prior to the October 7 attacks, sparking renewed debate over corruption and aid misuse in the embattled territory. According to the report, Hamas amassed an estimated $700 million in cash, much of it hidden in its extensive tunnel network, to fund salaries for fighters, employees, and leaders, thereby securing loyalty to its militant campaign. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim that a significant portion of the stash has since been destroyed, seized, or intercepted, though hundreds of millions more remain in foreign…

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko capped off a sensational run at the National Bank Open on Thursday night, rallying from a set down to defeat Japanese star Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 and claim her first WTA Tour title. The 18-year-old, who will leap from 85th to 25th in the world rankings, becomes only the third Canadian to win the prestigious home tournament in the Open era, joining Faye Urban (1969) and Bianca Andreescu (2019). The final was a gripping contest marked by 13 service breaks in 25 games, with Mboko converting eight of nine break points. After Osaka’s final shot…