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A concerted effort is being made to exclude representatives from the oil, natural gas and coal industries from participating in the upcoming COP28 Conference which will be held in December in the United Arab Emirates.    Such a move would reverse the progress made from last year’s COP 27 gathering, in which the industries were allowed to participate after having been banned from the 2021 event. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres seemed to kick this campaign off in earnest recently when he made a statement blaming the “climate emergency” on the very existence of fossil fuels, rather than the emissions…

Ousted #Gabon President, Ali Bongo Cries Out For Help After Military Coup [VIDEO]—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the ousted president of Gabon, Ali Bongo has cried out for help after the military coup that ended his reign in the country. In a video shared few minutes ago, he was heard asking people to make noise about what is happening because he doesn’t have an idea about what is going on. He said his son is somewhere else different from where his wife is and that he has been placed on house arrest.

Canadians like to think of their country as a nation built on immigration. Canada, the story goes, is a bastion of multiculturalism. This narrative has been refined through smug comparison to the United States and other Western countries. At first glance, it may seem that Canada is more welcoming: While other Western nations have faced heavy criticism for their migration policies, Canada has garnered a reputation as being immigrant-friendly. Since 2019, the Canadian government has resettled more refugees than any other country, with little public backlash. So in November, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan to expand immigration,…

A group of senior military officers in the Central African country of Gabon said they have cancelled the elections and seized power because polls held over the weekend were not credible. The officers, in a television announcement on Gabon24 during the early hours of Wednesday morning, revealed this shortly after incumbent President Ali Bongo was announced to have won a third term as president. The military has dissolved all state institutions and closed the country’s borders. They said they represented all security and defence forces of Gabon. The announcement came shortly after the state election body said President Ali Bongo…

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has been expanded to include all of London’s boroughs. Drivers must pay a charge of £12.50 per day to drive a non-compliant vehicle anywhere in the zone under the controversial clean-air plan. A £160m scrappage scheme is still available for all Londoners to claim from, with a maximum of £2,000 being offered per vehicle. Small businesses, sole traders and charities are included in the scheme. To monitor the new zone, Transport for London (TfL) said it would install 2,750 cameras across outer London. As of mid-August 1,900 cameras had been erected, almost 70% of…

The UK may be perilously close to a recession, businesses may be closing and the city may be deep in the doldrums, but there is one segment of the finance industry that’s still booming. No matter the economic headwinds, the Bank of Mum and Dad seems to do booming business nonetheless. According to statistics released this week, relatives are funding a higher proportion of property purchases than ever before. This year, the total amount of such lending is expected to reach £8bn, and then grow again to £10bn by 2025. At this rate, I wouldn’t blink if it reached £20bn…

Four weeks after its seven-day ultimatum issued to the leaders of the Niger junta to restore constitutional order, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has further explained some phrases in its communique. President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, during a press conference at the ECOWAS Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja, assured citizens of Niger that ECOWAS is very interested in their economic prosperity and social welfare and believes that their aspirations can only be met through democratic means and participatory governance. President Touray emphasised that ECOWAS is working towards an amicable solution to restore constitutional order in…

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a remarkable aircraft that could fly at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at altitudes up to 85,000 feet. It was the fastest manned aircraft ever flown and still holds many speed, altitude, and distance records for a manned aircraft. Flying in such an extreme environment required special training and equipment for the pilots. The pilots of the SR-71 wore full-pressure suits that resembled those worn by astronauts. The suits protected them from low pressure, low temperature, and lack of oxygen at high altitudes. They also provided protection in case of an emergency ejection. The pilots…

Macron has insisted that France would not change position in condemning the coup and offered support to Mohamed Bazoum and ECOWAS. Niamey and Paris’ differences seem irreconcilable. During a major foreign policy speech to ambassadors in Paris, Monday (Aug. 28), French president Emmanuel Macron doubled down on his government’s line regarding the junta. “Our policy is the right one. It depends on the courage of President Mohamed Bazoum, the commitment of our diplomats, of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite pressure,” Macron told a gathering of French ambassadors in the capital on Monday. French Ambassador Sylvain Itte…

The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has been a point of contention amongst both politicians and the public. The High Court has now ruled that expansion of the zone is lawful, after five Conservative-run councils had challenged the Labour mayor of London’s plans. It was also a big issue in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. What is Ulez and why is it controversial? A £12.50 daily charge applies for driving in the Ultra Low Emission Zone, commonly referred to as Ulez, if the vehicle doesn’t meet certain emission standards. Boris Johnson decided to introduce it…