Ecuador Prison System Exposed Security Weakness Causing Series Of Car Bombings

September 1, 2023 World news Comments Off on Ecuador Prison System Exposed Security Weakness Causing Series Of Car Bombings

Quito Ecuador – A series of violent incidents inside Ecuador’s prison system has exposed serious security weaknesses and the consequences of battles between criminal gangs. Authorities said brazen actions were the response of criminal groups to the relocation of various inmates and other measures taken by the country’s corrections system. Over the weekend, simultaneous car bomb explosions were detonated outside ...

Biden Uses Foreign Military Financing To Bolster Taiwan’s Ability To Deter China

August 31, 2023 World news Comments Off on Biden Uses Foreign Military Financing To Bolster Taiwan’s Ability To Deter China

Taipei – In a move that may escalate tensions with China, the administration of US President Joe Biden has approved sending military equipment to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the potential foreign military sale worth around $108 million. The equipment will be delivered to Taiwan under the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. Taiwan will receive 60 ...

Jailed Mali FA President Voted For Another Term

August 30, 2023 African News Comments Off on Jailed Mali FA President Voted For Another Term

Incarcerated former head of the Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) Mamatou Touré “Bavieux” was re-elected as president on Tuesday. Bavieux managed to secure his re-election with a landslide victory during the general meeting held in Bamako. He won the vote with 61 votes, 1 abstention and 1 against. Remarkably, he was the only candidate whose file was accepted by the electoral ...

Hurricane Idalia Strengthens, Poses Major Threat To Florida

August 29, 2023 World news Comments Off on Hurricane Idalia Strengthens, Poses Major Threat To Florida

Hurricane Idalia is expected to undergo significant intensification, posing a substantial threat to the state of Florida. As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to the Florida coastline, meteorologists anticipate its transformation into a major hurricane. The storm has exhibited signs of intensification, raising concerns among authorities and residents alike. The projected path of Hurricane Idalia indicates a direct trajectory towards Florida, ...

Emmerson Mnangagwa Extends His Presidency In Zimbabwe After Elections

August 28, 2023 African News Comments Off on Emmerson Mnangagwa Extends His Presidency In Zimbabwe After Elections

Election authorities announced on Saturday that Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa had won a second term in office. However, the opposition disputed the outcome of a poll that foreign observers claimed did not meet democratic guidelines. According to official results released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Mnangagwa, 80 received 52.6% of the votes. His closest opponent Nelson Chamisa, 45, came ...