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The Trump administration said Monday it planned to hand over several Venezuelan men to Chile. After declaring them as subject to alien enemy law, he stated that it was wartime law, the subject of novel law.In a statement, Justice Department officials said the three men were declared “an alien enemy” and would be sent to Chile to face criminal charges there. The man is a citizen of Venezuela, one is a citizen of Ecuador and the other is a citizen of Colombia.Extracing is a long-standing, frequently used process of sending a defendant to file accusations in other countries. By citing…
Agriculture ministers in several African countries are calling for the digitalization of the sector over the next five years (2025-2030) to address the risk issues and the distribution facing smallholder farmers in Africa. The Minister presented the proposal at the African Loan Small Farmers Conference held from March 17-18, 2025. The conference was about “Scaling Finance for Small Farmers in Africa.” Gambia’s Agriculture Minister Demba Sabbary emphasized the importance of organizing small-volume authors in the association to improve access to finance. “The next task is to strengthen the digital sector, digital platforms, and farmer registration systems and provide real support,”…
Food4Education, a school feeding organization in Kenya, has left King Letitsi III of the Kingdom of Lesotho and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group. King Letty Ay III and Adesina visit Ruil Elementary School, on the outskirts of the capital Nairobi, and an idea that began in 2012 to feed only 25 students delivers nutritious meals to half a million children every day. To date, Food4Education has delivered meals to over 100 million people to schools in 10 counties in Kenya. Currently, only 30% of children in sub-Saharan Africa benefit from school feeding programs, highlighting the…
new york CNN – South Korea-based President Hyundai and President Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US US investments on Monday, including Louisiana’s $5 billion steel factories at the White House. The $5.8 billion Louisiana facility will become the first steel manufacturing facility for an automaker in the United States, producing more than 2.7 million tonnes of steel per year and creating more than 1,400 jobs. In his remarks at the White House, Trump said he would supply steel to automotive factories in Alabama and Georgia. This afternoon’s announcement at the White House included Trump, Hyundai Chairman Yuisun…
March 21, 2025, Top Headlines of the WeekHere are some stories you may have missed on Dispatch.com and Columbus Dispatch Newspaper.The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a restructuring plan to cut staff by 43%. The Chamber of Commerce believes the cuts could have a negative impact on entrepreneurs who are not receiving services that rely on SBA resources, such as loans and grants.Columbus Chamber of Commerce leaders have spoken out against planned cuts in small business management.SMEs announced on Friday that it would begin a restructuring that saw 43% of staffing fall. The cut is designed to eliminate non-essential…
Angola announced Monday that it will withdraw from its role as a mediator in the Eastern Democratic Republic (DRC) conflict between government forces and M23 rebel groups to focus on the African Union (AU) presidency. Angola President Joao Lourenzo was appointed mediator by the AU in 2022 to intensify the attack in January and end the conflict, including the M23, which seized large-scale lands in the mineral-rich eastern DRC. Rwanda has denied providing military aid to the M23. President Paul Kagame’s administration says it faces regional threats for the FDLR group, founded by the leaders of the ethnic HUTU who…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. However, since its inception, the court has faced an increasing number of criticism for its ignorance of crime committed by powerful Western countries, with a disproportionate focus on leaders in the southern part of the world, particularly in Africa. This selective justice raises questions about the credibility of the ICC and whether it serves as a tool for global justice or political control. A court targeting Africa? One of the most obvious criticisms of the ICC is its overwhelming focus on African leaders. Since…
MOGADISH – Somalia’s second deputy prime minister, Abdisalam Abdul Ali, said goodbye to the African Union Chairman, Mohammed Ali Yusuf at the international airport for two days. During his stay in Mogadishu, the African Union chair held a meeting with Somalia’s highest government officials, strengthening Somalia-African Union relations, supporting the Orthom mission, and discussing the country’s efforts to peace and reconstruction. The second Deputy Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the African Union Chair for his visit and praised the African Union’s role in promoting peace and development in Somalia. He emphasized the importance of cooperation in areas such as…
Kampala – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental state that affects millions of children around the world. Characterized by challenges in communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, autism is a spectral disorder, meaning that it manifests differently in each individual. Some children with autism struggle with verbal communication, while others show extraordinary ability to problem-solve, creativity and pay attention to detail. Despite their potential, children with autism often face major barriers to education, healthcare and social inclusion. The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Uganda is estimated to shock approximately 88 people per 10,000 people. In Uganda,…
Beneath the stimulating smell of tear gas in the night sky in Istanbul, there is something else’s hint – the whim of panic by longtime Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan.One of his rivals is placed behind the bar – so far, he’s been very familiar.But the imprisonment of Istanbul’s popular mayor Ekrem Imamogul suggests that President Erdogan is rattling. The mayor’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has summoned a vast crowd on the streets, and certainly hopes.Ekrem Imamogul always turned out wise, even if he was preparing to be detained – is the main rival of Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian leader.…