Jul 18, 2024
Zambian Boys Rescued from Unauthorized Circumcision Camp
Forty-eight boys in Zambia were rescued from an unauthorized male circumcision camp after parents complained of abductions. Some boys suffered medical complications, including one with bilharzia, and a boy on HIV medication missed his anti-retroviral drugs for two weeks....
Jul 17, 2024
Namibian Government Denies Visa Extension for Buganda King Ronald Mutebi II
The Namibian Government denied a visa extension request for King Ronald Mutebi II of Uganda's Buganda Kingdom, who is in Namibia for medical treatment....
Jul 16, 2024
Gambia's Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Gambia's parliament on Monday rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM)....
Jul 05, 2024
Zimbabwean Traditional Healers Embrace TikTok for Spiritual Consultations
Zimbabwean traditional healers, known as sangomas, are increasingly using TikTok to reach clients....
Jul 04, 2024
Ghanaian Chef Arrested After False Claim of Breaking World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon
A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking marathon by an individual, has been arrested following a dispute with his sponsor....
Jul 04, 2024
Top Hat Distribution
With a Top Hat distribution, the process involving laser systems becomes much more efficient. The spot of interest is radiated more uniformly and the losses induced by light leaking into surrounding areas, as it is indeed the case for Gaussian beams, are now mostly avoided....
