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The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MICAT), has announced the dedication of the country’s first solar power plant, a 20-megawatt solar farm located in Grand Bassa County, scheduled for October 2025. By: Kruah Thomson Monrovia, September 12, 2025: The 20 MW solar farm is part of the World Bank-funded Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), which aims to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity across West Africa. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Under this initiative, Liberia is receiving a total financing package of about US$96 million, covering…

Israeli forces have ramped up attacks on Gaza City, systematically levelling buildings, including schools-turned-shelters run by the United Nations, and killing at least 49 people.The toll from Gaza City took the number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the Strip on Saturday to 62.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMore than 6,000 Palestinians were also displaced in Gaza City by the relentless bombardment, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.“Residents of Gaza City are now living in extremely difficult conditions under the continuous siege and bombardment,” said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesman for the agency.Israeli forces launched strikes in rapid succession on…

Over the past few years, electric bikes have skyrocketed in popularity (conscious decision not to use the word exploded there), with some estimates saying that ebike sales in the US grew tenfold over the last decade. Whether you are in the market for your first ebike or are borrowing one from your local lending library, you might be wondering what an ebike’s class denotes.There are three designations of ebikes in America—Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3—that are defined by a small handful of characteristics. While most ebikes have a maximum power output of 750 watts, it’s a combination of…

Brajesh Upadhyay and Kayla EpsteinWashington, DC and Washington, UtahBBC Verify examines Tyler Robinson’s social media accountsThe man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, a Utah native who had been living with his parents “for a long time”, authorities said. Robinson was taken into custody on 12 September after his father persuaded him to surrender to police, a development investigators described as pivotal in ending a 33-hour nationwide manhunt. Investigators said the father recognised Robinson from the images released by law enforcement, and he confronted his son. The father then spoke to…

Jason Isaacs, one of the Emmy-nominated stars of “The White Lotus” Season 3, gave a rousing acceptance speech at the Creative Coalition‘s Humanitarian Awards Luncheon on Sept. 13, during which he warned that “hate is being weaponized everywhere in the world.” The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service. “She was much more comfortable helping other people than being herself,” he said of his upbringing. “I found her incredibly annoying. She told us all the time how she was saving…

US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.Published On 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVenezuela has accused the United States of illegally boarding and occupying one of its fishing vessels in the country’s special economic zone, further escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington.In a statement on Saturday, Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the vessel, carrying nine “humble” and “harmless” fishermen, was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The warship deployed 18 armed agents who boarded and occupied the small,…

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Such determination has been a constant throughout Wissa’s career.He was playing in front of crowds of fewer than 3,000 supporters away at Chambly in the French second division back in 2019.Now he in line to feature against Barcelona in the Champions League next week after completing a protracted £55m move from Brentford to Newcastle United.His rise has not necessarily come as a shock to Pierre-Yves Hamel, who played alongside Wissa at Lorient.”After the attack, he never complained,” he said. “He immediately wanted to move forward and to blossom today is a just reward for his efforts.”Once Yoane has an idea…

With Tesla shareholders set to vote on a proposed 10-year, $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk in November, board chair Robyn Denholm spoke to The New York Times to defend what would be the largest pay package in corporate history. Denholm, who was also on the special committee that put the compensation proposal together, argued that Musk needs to be motivated by extraordinary challenges tied to extraordinary compensation. At the same time, she suggested he’s less interested in the additional wealth that the promised Tesla shares would represent, and more in the voting power. “I think it’s a…

The Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation is urging African nations to exercise their right to collect carbon contributions under the “polluter pays” principle. The foundation spoke this week at the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, where it was officially endorsed by the African Union. Paul Sébastien, an international carbon markets expert and member of the Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation, outlines in three points the key takeaways from ACS2, the track record of Sovereign Carbon Initiatives, and how they fit into the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming vote on a proposed global maritime tax. What are your main…