Prime Minister Of Dominica Calls For Help After Devastating Hurricane Maria Sweeps Through Caribbean

By Christian Smith The Prime Minister of the Caribbean island of Dominica has called for help after  seeing the  widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.   According to news report, there has been serveral casualty and a dead person following … Continue reading Prime Minister Of Dominica Calls For Help After Devastating Hurricane Maria Sweeps Through Caribbean

Josephine Iyamu Charged With Trafficking Young Women From Nigeria To Europe

By Christian Smith A woman suspected to be one of the ringleader of a criminal network involved in trafficking young women from Nigeria to Europe for sexual exploitation has been charged with modern slavery offences. Josephine Iyamu, 50, of Wilson … Continue reading Josephine Iyamu Charged With Trafficking Young Women From Nigeria To Europe

Kenya Supreme Court Annuls Presidential Election, Orders Fresh Vote Within 60 Days

By Christian Smith The supreme court in Kenya has overturned President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory result because of irregularities in how the vote was conducted on August 8.  In delivering the judgment, Chief Justice David Maraga said: “The declaration [of President Kenyatta’s win] … Continue reading Kenya Supreme Court Annuls Presidential Election, Orders Fresh Vote Within 60 Days

CPS Says Hate Crimes Should Be Treated As Serious As Face-To-Face Abuse

By Christian Smith The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed prosecutors to treat online hate crimes as seriously as abuse committed face-to-face. Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, said: “Hate crime has a corrosive effect on our society and … Continue reading CPS Says Hate Crimes Should Be Treated As Serious As Face-To-Face Abuse

Sarah Champion Resigns From Shadow Front Bench Over Racist ‘Pakistani Rapists’ Article

By Christian Smith A Labour MP has resigned after apologising for her “extremely poor choice of words” in an article she wrote about grooming gangs. Sarah Champion, who was appointed the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities in 2016, … Continue reading Sarah Champion Resigns From Shadow Front Bench Over Racist ‘Pakistani Rapists’ Article