Economic growth
Edo State, particularly Benin City, has long been plagued by cult-related violence, leading to a significant drain on the state's economy. The Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged stakeholders to join forces against cultism, citing the loss of over $1 billion in potential investments annually. The state'
Economic growth
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep concerns over the devastating effects of cultism on the state's economy, citing the loss of over $1 billion worth of potential investments annually. According to the Governor, the high spate of cult-related violence in the last five years
Economic growth
Edo State's economic development has been severely hampered by cult-related violence, causing significant losses in potential investments and impacting various sectors of the state's economy. Governor Monday Okpebholo has echoed concerns about the devastating effects of cult clashes, which have led to a decline in tourism
Violence
The Malawi government has been engaging in a disturbing cycle of violence, where thugs are deployed to terrorize citizens, damage properties, and occasionally harm people. Following these incidents, politicians appear in public to express condemnation, but their words are often laced with insincerity. The police then step in, announcing investigations
Sexual abuse
As the month of April comes to a close, dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault, it's essential to confront the harsh reality of a pervasive crime that has left an indelible mark on countless lives. Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that affects individuals of all ages,
Sex crimes
Reports of sexual assault and rape in British hospitals have been escalating, with over 2,000 incidents reported to police in a three-year period from 2022 to 2025. Freedom of Information requests to forces revealed that only a fraction of these reports resulted in charges, highlighting a disturbing trend of
Sexual abuse
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the need to address the widespread issue of sexual assault. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, this month is dedicated to educating and talking about the issue. Two organizations, Centre Safe and the Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention
Violence
As the Church of Uganda prepares to celebrate Easter, the Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has appealed to Ugandans to prioritize peace and stability in the face of growing regional instability and national challenges. During his Easter message, Archbishop Kaziimba urged Ugandans to refrain from politics of violence and
Palestinian Arabs
One year after the Israeli onslaught began, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank has reached catastrophic levels. The displacement of over 2 million Palestinians, the death toll exceeding 41,000, and tens of thousands injured are only the tip of the iceberg. The Israeli government's
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Fighting has surged across the Palestinian territories, with Israel carrying out air strikes in Gaza that have killed at least 21 people, including women and children. The violence comes as the world's attention is drawn to Israel's assault on Lebanon. Fresh raids have been carried out
Palestinian Arabs
The Israeli settlers movement has gained unprecedented influence in Israeli politics over the past year, with a growing number of attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. Since Hamas' attack in October 2023, there have been more than 1,000 attacks, according to a new report from the International
Palestinian Arabs
Recent incidents have significantly worsened conditions for Palestinians in the West Bank, with violence and economic strain intensifying in the region. Israeli settlers launched an attack on al-Ka'abneh Bedouins School in Muarrajat, northwest of Jericho, resulting in injuries to students and teachers. This incident is part of a
