Ghana Opposition Takes to the Streets, Accusing Government of Undermining Democracy

Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party, has staged street protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress government of systematically undermining democratic norms, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents. The demonstrations mark a sharp escalation in political tension in a country long regarded as one of West Africa’s more stable democracies. The NPP […]

Ethiopian Publisher Condemns Abduction of Editor-in-Chief in Violent Office Raid

JAKENN Publishing PLC has issued a strongly worded condemnation after its Addis Standard Editor-in-Chief, Yonas Kedir, was abducted by security personnel on Saturday, August 1. Kedir has said he was physically assaulted and held for roughly 24 hours, during which he was subjected to prolonged interrogation. The publisher has called on diplomatic missions, human rights […]

Osteoporosis Drug Shows Surprise Promise in Blocking Spinal Disc Damage

Researchers studying the genetic roots of disc disease have found that an existing osteoporosis medication may help block the process that causes the spine’s natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. The team used zebrafish carrying a faulty collagen-related gene to model the disease, observing mineral buildup and spinal fusion strikingly similar to what occurs […]

Venezuela’s Faltering Earthquake Response Lays Bare Deep Government Shortcomings

Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela have exposed serious gaps in the government’s ability to respond to natural disasters, with rescue and relief efforts described as slow and inadequate even as the scale of destruction became clear. Many residents remain trapped or in urgent need of medical care, prompting sharp criticism of the state’s handling of […]

Arsenal Move to Fend Off Manchester United’s Interest in Rising Star Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal have had to respond publicly after reports emerged of Manchester United’s interest in academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the Red Devils reportedly eyeing him as a long-term successor to left-back Luke Shaw. Shaw enters the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, prompting United to look at options to secure the position for […]

Startup Naïve Raises $28.5 Million to Automate the Busywork of Running a Business

Startup Naïve has raised $28.5 million to build out a platform that automates much of the administrative grunt work involved in setting up and running a company, from incorporation and licensing to financial systems and operational workflows. The company’s pitch is straightforward: let founders focus on strategy and vision, while the platform handles the paperwork. […]

Scientists Discover Aging Brains Get Immune Reinforcements Straight from the Bloodstream

New research is upending the long-held assumption that the brain’s immune system operates in near-total isolation from the rest of the body. Scientists have found that as people age, their brains receive reinforcements in the form of immune cells arriving directly from the bloodstream, challenging decades of thinking about how tightly the blood-brain barrier restricts […]