Nico Williams’ Visit in Ghana
Nico Williams and his brother Inaki Visited Ghana in 2022
July 13, 2024 | Trump rally shooting investigated as apparent assassination attempt
On tonight’s top story: Donald Trump’s campaign says the former president is “fine” after being whisked off stage at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday after gunshots rang through the crowd. One person in the crowd was reportedly killed and another was seriously injured. As Jackson Proskow reports, the suspected gunman is also dead. It has been a frightening day for thousands of residents who have fled a wildfire that is threatening Labrador City. The out-of-control fire is near the border with Quebec and is now just six kilometres away from the community. Global’s Mackenzie Mazankowski reports. As residents in Nova Scotia continue to clean up after this week’s floods, it has been an especially frustrating effort for the community of Windsor. The town’s storm drainage system failed, leaving some of its streets a murky mess. As Global’s Zack Power explains, it’s not the first time residents have had to endure such problems. While many Canadians struggle to afford a home, the Canadian government has splurged on a lavish new condo in an area of New York known as “Billionaire’s Row.” The extravagant $9 million condo will be the official residence of Consul General Tom Clark. Global’s Mackenzie Gray has the details. There are big plans in Nova Scotia to build Canada’s largest wind farm— not to provide power to the province but to power North America’s first green hydrogen facility. Green hydrogen is viewed as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. But as Global’s Heidi Petracek reports, experts say there are cheaper and greener options. A string of shark attacks in Florida and Texas have prompted a wave of concern for beach-goers this summer. And there are similar concerns on the coasts of Atlantic Canada. Scientists say the predators are spending more time father north due to climate change. Katherine Ward looks at what people hitting the water should watch out for. And finally, New Brunswick’s longest-running festival is marking its 75th year. Global’s Suzanne Lapointe met up with organizers and attendees to talk about this landmark year for the Shediac Lobster Festival.
Source: Global News
Ivory Coast to Make the 2025 Elections More Digital
The Electoral Commission of the Ivory Coast (CEI) has decided to go digital for the upcoming elections in 2025.
By enhancing its staff’s skills in digital communication, the CEI aims to share useful information in real-time for the smooth running of the electoral cycle, encouraging citizens towards greater confidence and transparency.
Furthermore, the CEI will be more attentive to voters on social media and will respond to any erroneous information or rumors that might undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
Digital communication, now essential, provides the CEI with tools to act in real-time on social media, boosting its electoral communication strategy to maintain voter confidence.
The digital approach will reinforce the CEI’s transparency with voters for the Presidential election in October 2025.
Laurent Gbagbo, the main opposition leader is still not on the voting list although he has been chosen by his party (PPACI) to be their candidate for the 2025 presidential elections. A situation that could lead to trouble if President Ouattara does nothing to reintegrate Gbagbo in his basic civil rights.
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Ivory Coast Born Ismaël Koné sends Canada in Semifinals
Copa América: In the Quarterfinals against Venezuela, Ivory Coast born Ismaël Koné took things into his hands when it mattered the most: qualifying for the Semifinals. With no fear, he took the ball for the penalty and put it straight in the net to send Canada to his first semifinals in a football game ever.
Canada beat Venezuela on penalty shootouts (4-3) and will now face Messi and Argentina in the Semifinals in the Copa América.
His full name is Ismaël Kenneth Jordan Koné, and he was born in Abidjan, the capital city of the Ivory Coast on June 22nd, 2002, son of Susan and Salifou Koné.
According to MSN, Koné will be sold by English club Watford to French team Olympique Marseille this summer. ”
According to Leventhal, a deal in principle has been agreed upon between the two clubs, with only fine details remaining to be sorted. The fee is reportedly around US$19 million.
The 22-year-old Koné, who is currently playing for Canada at the Copa América, has been with Watford since December 2022, having moved there from MLS club CF Montreal. Koné was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, but grew up in Montreal after moving when he was seven.
Koné has risen quickly through the ranks, domestically and internationally, and has been capped 21 times by Canada, starting both games at the Copa América. (MSN)
Kone was seven when he came to Canada and signed a pro contract with Montreal, his hometown club, in August 2021. He debuted in Major League Soccer in February 2022, playing 25 games last season.
According to Squamish, For Kone, the transfer to England is another step forward in his rapid rise.
“I’m only 20 and I get to play on a world stage,” he said in Qatar. “It’s unbelievable.”
“I didn’t have a professional contract two years ago but here I am,” he added. “Kone, with the physicality he has, he’s so intense,” Eustaquio said in the buildup to Tuesday’s match. ”
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