The head of Guinea’s special forces cited “mismanagement” as reason for the takeover. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Sunday’s apparent coup in Guinea and urged putschists who said they had seized power to release the country’s detained president. “I am personally following the situation in Guinea very closely. I strongly condemn any takeover … Read more
The decision was motivated “by a medical report” the department received, it said. South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, jailed for 15 months in July for contempt of court after snubbing graft investigators, was on Sunday placed on medical parole just two months into his term, prison authorities announced. Zuma, 79, has been hospitalised since … Read more
President Conde has been arrested has military took over power in Guinea on Sunday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Guinean special forces on Sunday announced the arrest of President Alpha Condé in a statement broadcast on state TV as uncertainty gripped the West African nation amid reports of heavy gunfire around the presidential palace in the capital, … Read more
At least three soldiers were killed and 15 others wounded near Quetta in Balochistan province, police said. Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for the bombing. EkohotBlog reports that a suicide bomber has detonated his explosives near a security checkpoint in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least three paramilitary personnel and wounding 15 others. Read Also: Why … Read more
Taliban reportedly meets stiff resistance after pushing deep into Afghanistan’s holdout Panjshir Valley. EkohotBlog reports that the Taliban and opposition forces continue to battle to control the Panjshir Valley; north of Kabul with resistance fighters disclosing that they captured hundreds of Taliban forces. The National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan, forces loyal to local leader … Read more
Taliban deployed pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse protesters as they marched towards the presidential palace. EkohotBlog reports that in recent weeks, the Taliban had sent mixed signals about the place of women in Afghan society with the ban of women in public institutions and workplaces immediately after the group took over the country. … Read more
…Trump has not been cleared of any wrongdoing related to January 6 gives a clear indication that the former President and his allies remain a focal point in their investigation The top members of the select committee investigating the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill refuted recent claims by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that … Read more
More than 2000 lives were lost during the 9/11 attacks. EkoHotBlog reports that an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks has been signed by the U.S President, Joe Biden. The tragic event that led to loss of over 2,000 lives after four coordinated attacks was launched against … Read more
Chansley pleaded guilty on Friday to one felony count of obstruction in an official proceeding A popular supporter of the baseless conspiracy theory QAnon has accepted a plea deal in federal court for his involvement in the US Capitol riots. Jacob Anthony Chansley was one of thousands of Trump supporters who attempted to prevent the … Read more
Muraina used stolen personally identifiable information from Washington residents to submit false claims for unemployment insurance benefits in Washington A Nigerian hacker, Bamidele Muraina, has been jailed in the United States for hacking into tax preparation firms and filing fraudulent unemployment benefit claims and tax returns using stolen personally identifiable information. The benefits were funds … Read more
Clinical trials of the vaccines in young children are underway. Pfizer has said that results should be available in September. An unvaccinated elementary schoolteacher infected with the highly contagious delta variant spread the virus to half of the students in a classroom, seeding an outbreak that eventually infected 26 people, according to a new report … Read more
A member of the ISIL (ISIS) team in Syria, born in the UK and accused of beheading American hostages, has admitted to eight US criminal charges, with lethal hostage-taking and conspiracy to support “terrorists” inclusive. EkohotBlog reports that Alexanda Kotey, born in London, is among the two ISIL members who were arrested in Iraq by … Read more
The Hazaras, Afghanistan Minority group are in danger following the Taliban takeover of the country. The safety of the minority group is in jeopardy following the group’s control of the country. EkohotBlog reports that in an interview Abdul Ghafoor, Director of Afghanistan Migrants Advice and Support Organization had with Al Jazeera, monitored by our reporter … Read more
The Taliban have not formed a new government despite seizing power, international recognition and acceptance remain in question and foreign aid is yet to resume in Afghanistan. EkohotBlog reports that the United Nations has sent warnings to Afghanistan, says it could face a food crisis in a months’ time, with at least one out of … Read more
India has made the announcement of its first formal diplomatic meeting with the Taliban; their first official diplomatic discussion since the extremists group seized power in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of United States Forces. EkohotBlog reports that India’s ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met with the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas … Read more
The Taliban took over the government of Afghanistan to the surprise of many across the world; including America who underestimated them. As they prepare to lead the country, they will be combating numerous issues ranging from crumbling economy, unpaid salaries, hunger, cashless banks, and mass hunger in the country. EkohotBlog reports that the extremists’ group … Read more
Barcelona has concluded that the young striker Ansu Fati will take over the jersey after the departure of Leo Messi. EkohotBlog reports that Fati has a new shirt number. He was wearing the number 22 when he debuted for the team; later 17. The young Barcelona striker will proudly inherit the number 10 shirt – … Read more
PSG star player, Kylian Mbappe is unable to actualize his dream of playing for Real Madrid in 2021, as his desired move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu ultimately didn’t progress as the deadline passed with both PSG and Real Madrid failing to find a common ground. Yet, the French forward has left a teasing message … Read more
The President of Russia; Vladimir Putin noted on Wednesday that the United States of America’s 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan was not only tragical for America but also ended in losses. Something that appears close to the mockery of the unprofitable venture by the US. EkohotBlog report that the Russian President has a track record … Read more
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said: “Congratulations to Afghanistan… this victory belongs to us all. Despite promising to hurt no one, it seems the Taliban have reneged on that promise as there are reports to the contrary. It is reported that the Taliban are carrying out ‘house-to-house executions’ after horrifying audio of gunshots raging across … Read more