Africa
A financial backer of the Tutsis genocide was arrested but he won’t be tried because he is suffering from dementia
Félicien Kabuga, once the wealthiest man in Rwanda who has been accused of financing the slaughter of Tutsis and moderate Hutus was recently arrested in Paris for the crimes but he won’t stand trial because he is suffering from “severe dementia,†United Nations war crimes court has ruled. Kabuga was arrested in Paris in 2020 and…
Read MoreNigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, was sworn in today
Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, was sworn in Monday, and he vowed to expand the economy by at least six percent a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs, and unify the exchange rate, while also tackling rampant insecurity. “On the economy, we target a higher GDP [gross domestic product] growth and to significantly reduce…
Read MoreAfrica once ruled ancient Egypt
Comedian Kevin Hart was forced to cancel a planned show in February in Cairo, Egypt, after saying that the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were Black, according to Middle East Eye, an online newspaper. Hart said, “We must teach our children the true history of when they were the Kings in Egypt and not just the era…
Read MoreZimbabwe moves to digital currency
The country of Zimbabwe announced that has plans to move to digital currency joining other countries from Africa and Asia. The currency is scheduled to be launched Monday with introductions of “tokens†which are backed gold reserves and can be transferred between people and businesses as a form of payment. The move is aimed at shoring…
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