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A young Black gymnast was denied a medal in Ireland

A young Black gymnast was denied a medal in Ireland

The snub has sparked outrage on social media, and placed Gymnastics Ireland under the spotlight.  Last week, a video went viral for all the wrong reasons. Taken in March 2022, the clip shows a line of children at a Gymstart event in Dublin. Each of them is awarded a medal, except for the one Black girl pictured. Since the footage re-emerged, it’s been watched by millions on social media. The incident...

By Brighton, UK
A UK police officer has been charged with Chris Kaba’s murder

A UK police officer has been charged with Chris Kaba’s murder

But the ruling doesn’t equate accountability within a broken police system.  Last year, an unarmed man was shot by a police officer in South London. Chris Kaba was just 24-years-old. His death resulted in protests from the Black community at the time. Led by Kaba’s family, hundreds rallied at the Met Police headquarters demanding justice. It took a year for any progress in the case, as Kaba’s mother Helen Lumuanganu continued demanding...

By Brighton, UK
How the G20 summit addressed member nations’ top challenges

How the G20 summit addressed member nations’ top challenges

The annual G20 summit tackled major global challenges, while also providing India with an opportunity to showcase its growing global stature as the host nation. The 18th G20 Summit was held in Delhi, India over a two-day period. The summit was attended by leaders from member countries, as well as invited guests from other institutions and international organisations. In case you’re unaware, the G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising the 19...

By Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia
UN gravely concerned over rising child deaths in Sudan

UN gravely concerned over rising child deaths in Sudan

The United Nations has sounded a distressing alarm over the escalating child mortality rates in Sudan, a tragic consequence of the relentless conflict that has gripped the nation for months. This week, during the UN's briefing in Geneva, UNHCR announced a harrowing set of statistics that reveals the devastating toll the war is taking on Sudan's youngest and most vulnerable population, with malnutrition and disease rampant among children. Since April, Sudan...

By Nairobi, Kenya