Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, have announced their decision to divorce after 27 years of marriage. A statement announcing their divorce was posted on Twitter on Monday. “We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple. “After a great deal…
A jury has convicted a former Minneapolis policeman, Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday for the murder of African-American George Floyd in May 2020. Reuters reports that Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the deadly arrest The 12-member jury found Chauvin, 45, criminally liable in Floyd’s death last year after…
Son of the late Chadian President Idriss Deby, Mahamat Deby, a 37 year old army general has been appointed to succeed his father. He was appointed to lead a military council set up after his father was killed by rebel forces. Deby was confirmed dead on Tuesday following injuries sustained in a fight with the…
The Chadian President, Idriss Déby has died suddenly in clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the weekend, according to reports by the BBC. According to the BBC, Deby’s death came shortly after provisional election results which projected he would win a sixth term in office, with 80% of the vote. The…
Queen Elizabeth II has announced the death of her husband, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, aged 99. The BBC quoted statements from Buckingham Palace saying he passed away peacefully Friday morning at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband,…
WASHINGTON—President Trump said the U.S. would halt funding to the World Health Organization while his administration investigates what he called the group’s mismanagement of the coronavirus response. In a press statement, President Trump faulted the World Health Organisation for its role in mismanaging the spread of the coronavirus. President Trump described WHO’s decision to oppose travel…
