Dominican Republic hit by nationwide blackout amid power grid failure, just two months after similar outage—climate and infrastructure issues persist.
Residents of Pilgrims Way remain without stable power due to a fault in an underground transformer. Repairs are delayed by an access dispute over land rights, leaving residents dependent on a generator for months. UK Power Networks has yet to provide a clear timetable for permanent repair.
Amarilis Brito RodrÃguez was detained after performing the Dominican national anthem in an urban style at a restaurant. She claims no law prohibited her version, but authorities cite Article 37 of Law 210-19. She faces potential prison and fines, sparking social debate on respect and freedom of expression.
Kenyan police officers have completed their deployment with the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, which aims to restore security amid ongoing gang violence. The mission, involving over 5,500 personnel, continues to face resource constraints, with Kenyan troops remaining central to operations. The second Kenyan contingent has returned home after a successful deployment.