Africa
Ghanaian deaths in war in Ukraine
Ghana’s foreign affairs minister recently announced that at least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Ukraine. Since the conflict started in 2022, around 272 Ghanaians have been lured to the fight. Officials did not say whose side the Ghanaians have been fighting on, but Ukraine recently said that more than 1,700 people from Africa have been recruited to fight for Russia.
Ugandan police arrest two women seen kissing
Police in Uganda arrested two women after neighbors reportedly saw them kiss outside. Police said neighbors had photographed the couple before alerting police. Uganda has severe laws against homosexuality, including life imprisonment. The women are still in custody without legal representation.
Asia
India/Canada reach new oil deal
India and Canada have several new deals after officials met in Delhi, including a 10-year nuclear energy agreement. The two countries have been working toward improving their relationship after a Canadian official accused Delhi of a link to a 2023 assassination of a Sikh separatist. India and Canada also reached agreements on areas like technology, minerals, space, defense, and education.
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced
The father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok has been sentenced to eight months in prison in Hong Kong. Kwok Yin-sang is accused of attempting to handle the financial assets of his daughter. Kwok is now based in the United States and is wanted by Hong Kong’s national security police. She serves as the executive director of the advocacy group Hong Kong Democracy Council.
Europe
Rembrandt painting found
A painting by Rembrandt that had been missing since the 1960s was rediscovered. The painting was originally sold to a private collector but was rediscovered when the owners sent it in for tests at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting is an image of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist.
Two killed after tram derailment
At least two people in Milan were killed after a tram derailed. Officials said that 40 others were also injured. The tram was crowded and when it left the track, it crashed into a building. It is unknown what caused the derailment, but local reports suggest the tram took a sharp corner too quickly when it was turning.
Latin America
Bolivia air force cargo plane crashes
At least 20 people were killed after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed last Friday. The plane reportedly skidded off the runway after it arrived at the city of El Alto’s airport. Officials confirmed that the aircraft was transporting banknotes to the Central Bank of Bolivia. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Inmates escape Mexican prison
Police in Mexico are searching for inmates who escaped a prison in Puerto Vallarta after attacks from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The area was one of the towns the cartel blockaded roads and torched cars. Violence has erupted in parts of Mexico because of the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. The identities of the escaped prisoners have not yet been released.
North America
Target set to pull some cereals
Target is planning to stop selling cereals made with synthetic colors by the end of May. US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has targeted artificial dyes while cracking down on processed foods. Other retailers like Walmart have also started the process of phasing out synthetic colors.
FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired
At least 10 FBI agents, who all participated in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, have been fired. FBI Director Kash Patel did not provide any evidence of wrongdoing by the fired FBI employees. Since Trump returned to the White House, the justice department and FBI have fired employees who participated in investigations against him.
