In a significant milestone for the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.

The appointment takes effect from September 1, 2024. The appointment follows the President’s consultation with the Judicial Service Commission.

This was done in accordance

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In Bissau's dynamic streets, tensions rise as two factions gear up for Saturday's protests.The group Firkidja di Povo supports the regime, infuriated by a court freeing 2 authorities implicated of embezzling almost 9 million euros.This incident has sparked a strong backlash from those who see it as a miscarriage of justice. Gathering at 8 a.m.

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This September, five European nations—Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Greece, and Latvia—will begin testing a digital vaccination passport.

Named EUVABEC, this project leverages lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to manage and verify vaccination data effectively.

The passport will be available in both digital and paper forms, each bearing a unique QR

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After a short rally, oil rates dropped on Friday, reflecting a near-2% weekly loss mostly due to issues about China's diminished demand as the world's primary products consumer.On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for September slid by 1.43%, ending at $77.16 a barrel.Similarly, Brent crude for October on the

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Today marks the exhilarating kickoff of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the grand opening ceremony unfolding along the scenic Seine River at 2:30 PM Brasília time.Iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower will work as the backdrop for almost 100 boats parading 10,500 professional athletes, declaring the start of the world's primary sporting event.As the video games

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(Analysis) In recent times, the Japanese government has taken significant steps toward crafting legislation to combat the rampant spread of disinformation.

This shift marks a substantial effort to align more closely with global standards, particularly those set by bodies like the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The Council has underscored the

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