Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces retook the vessel, a senior regional official has told the BBC. Puntland Deputy Information Minister Bile Qabowsade said the five were killed by pirates before regional forces boarded MT Hoarner 25. He said the…
Admitting the government has not done enough in recent years to prevent gender-based violence, he announced a new wave of measures to help protect women and girls. “Every municipality must begin a women’s safety audit without delay,” he said. “High-risk areas must be identified” and addressed. “These audits must identify broken streetlights, overgrown public spaces,…
A few sheets of old newspaper can have a surprisingly practical use in the car, especially during the rainy season. Placed beneath the floor mats, newspaper can help deal with one of the most common problems that drivers face during wet weather that is moisture. Water, mud, and dampness often enter the car through the…
