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In an era where misinformation spreads faster than verified news, journalists are becoming high-value targets for cyberattacks. Hackers, troll farms, and surveillance actors see newsrooms as gateways to public influence, making media professionals especially vulnerable online. Protecting journalists is no longer optional—it is essential to safeguarding press freedom itself. Why Journalists Are at Risk From phishing scams aimed at stealing email logins to spyware targeting investigative reporters, the threats journalists face are increasingly sophisticated. Beyond personal risks, a compromised journalist can expose confidential sources, unpublished investigations, and sensitive editorial strategies. Media houses in Ghana and across Africa often operate with…

A majestic parade of around 800 ships, accompanied by thousands of smaller boats, sailed from IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam’s IJhaven harbour on Monday, marking the opening of SAIL Amsterdam 2025. Crowds lined the waterways to witness the spectacle, which featured naval ships, heritage vessels, the Dutch Fleet, and modern craft. The five-day maritime celebration began with the arrival of the three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam, greeted with cannon fire, horns, and bursts of orange smoke. The festival, staged every five years, is one of the world’s largest nautical events. The previous edition in 2015 attracted 2.3 million…

Former Benin international striker Razak Omotoyossi has been eulogised by his ex-teammates as “a servant of Beninese football” following his passing at the age of 39 in neighboring Nigeria, where he had been living. Omotoyossi featured for the Squirrels more than forty times over twelve years, making his mark as one of the most prolific scorers in the country’s football history. He netted 21 goals in 47 appearances between 2004 and 2016, placing him alongside Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié as Benin’s finest finishers. The forward represented his nation at the 2008 and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, earning…

Akere Tabeng Muna, a prominent opposition figure and former bar president, has formally petitioned Cameroon’s Constitutional Council to bar President Paul Biya from contesting the upcoming election. Muna’s motion, filed under Article 118 of the electoral code, argues that Biya is constitutionally ineligible due to his advanced age, recurrent health absences, and what he describes as a dependency on third parties to discharge official duties. He stressed that the action is “not a political attack but a legal imperative” aimed at safeguarding the rule of law. The Constitutional Council is expected to deliver its ruling this Friday at 11 a.m.…

At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced sweeping initiatives to deepen Africa–Asia ties, including the creation of a proposed “Indian Ocean–Africa economic zone” linking Africa with India and the Middle East. Tokyo pledged $5.5 billion in loans, arranged through the African Development Bank, to boost sustainable development and ease Africa’s mounting debt burdens. Japan also committed to training 30,000 AI experts over the next three years to accelerate digital transformation and job creation across the continent. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres used the platform to renew calls for global reform,…

A reserve officer with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department has agreed to voluntarily leave the United States after being arrested by immigration authorities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Monday. Officer Jon Luke Evans, originally from Jamaica, was detained by ICE on July 25 as part of the agency’s renewed immigration enforcement campaign. His arrest sparked controversy after local officials said federal authorities had previously confirmed Evans was legally authorized to work in the country. An ICE spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press that a judge granted Evans voluntary departure, allowing him to leave the U.S. at his…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a dramatic ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of 50 hostages reportedly being held in Gaza City. He warned that failure to comply would trigger the deployment of 100,000 Israeli troops into the territory. The declaration, broadcast on Israeli media on Tuesday, marks one of the strongest threats made since the outbreak of the renewed conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu stressed that “there will be no deal” unless the hostages are released without conditions. According to regional security officials, the captives include both Israeli nationals and foreign citizens, seized during Hamas raids earlier…

More than 40 wildfires continued to rage across Spain on Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. The worst-hit regions include León and Zamora in Castile and León, along with Ourense in Galicia, where flames spread into neighboring Lugo. Residents described scenes of desperation as water-bombing aircraft flew overhead while locals and firefighters worked side by side to hold back advancing infernos just meters from homes. International support has also arrived, with firefighting crews from Estonia, France, Italy and Slovakia reinforcing Spanish teams. However, strong winds have complicated containment efforts, raising fears…

Tiradentes Square in Rio de Janeiro came alive for three days with the rhythms of drumming, songs, and traditional dance steps rooted in the heritage of enslaved ancestors from Congo and Angola. The celebration showcased Jongo, an Afro-Brazilian cultural expression once used as a secret form of communication and today recognised as part of Brazil’s cultural heritage and a forerunner of samba. Organisers of the festival said the event was designed not only to highlight the dance but also to call for stronger support and resources for the communities that keep the tradition alive. Among the festival’s highlights was the…

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta on Monday declared United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata, expelling her over a recent U.N. report that accused both jihadi groups and government forces of grave abuses against children. In a statement, the junta accused Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the April report — Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso  which it dismissed as “without evidence or supporting documentation” and said contained “serious and false information.” The report, covering the period between July 2022 and June 2024, documented 2,483 violations against 2,255 children, including recruitment as child soldiers, sexual…