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Democrats Unleash A New Era Of Sarcasm And Joy In Campaigning

Michelle Obama’s rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention marked a turning point in the campaign, as she tore into Donald Trump’s racist attacks and narrow worldview with sharp wit and sarcasm. “Who’s gonna tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?!” she exclaimed, leaving the crowd electric.
This was not the Michelle Obama of 2016, who famously advised Democrats to “go high.” This was a stronger, sassier, and more direct leader, unafraid to call out Trump’s lies and nonsense. Her husband, Barack Obama, followed suit, making a hand gesture that mocked the size of Trump’s genitals.
Democrats have finally figured out that “going low” can be a powerful rhetorical strategy. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has been sending out snarky press releases, and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has popularized calling Republicans “weird.” The party is learning to have fun while still conveying the gravity of the moment.
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Throughout the week, DNC organizers have aired videos of Trump’s direct words, showcasing his lies and attacks. Many convention speakers have landed sick burns and digs at Trump, including Shawn Fain, who led the crowd in chants of “Trump’s a scab!”, and Steve Kerr, who dunked on Trump in his speech.
It’s a new era for Democrats, and they’re just getting started.
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Togo Bans France24, RFI

Togo on Monday suspended French broadcasters RFI and France 24 for three months, the media regulator said, accusing both of transmitting “inexact and tendentious” content.
“Several recent broadcasts relayed inaccurate, biased, and even factually incorrect statements, undermining the stability of republican institutions and the country’s image,” Togo’s High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) said in a statement.
Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups on Thursday demanded Gnassingbe step down, urging a civil disobedience campaign following last week’s youth-led demonstrations.
He “must return power to the Togolese people to whom national sovereignty belongs”, the National Alliance for Change (ANC), Democratic Forces for the Republic (FDR) and civil society groups said in a statement.
The groups urged citizens to launch acts of civil disobedience from June 23 to thwart the “illegitimate” regime.
Protests have been banned in Togo since 2022, following a deadly attack at Lome’s main market, though public meetings are still allowed.
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Bloodbath in Benue: Amnesty International Calls on Nigerian Government to End Killings, Prosecute Perpetrators

Bloodbath in Benue: Amnesty International Calls on Nigerian Government to End Killings, Prosecute Perpetrators
The global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has issued a strong call to the Nigerian authorities to urgently halt the ongoing bloodshed in Benue State, following the recent massacre of over 100 people in Yelewata community.
According to Amnesty, the attack, which began late Friday, June 13, and continued into the early hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025, is yet another stark reminder that the Nigerian government’s security strategy in the state is failing.
“The horrifying killing of over 100 people by gunmen that invaded Yelewata… shows the security measures government claims to be implementing in the state are not working,” Amnesty International said in a statement.
Survivors of the attack recount a night of unimaginable horror. Many families, according to eyewitnesses, were locked inside their homes and set ablaze. Charred remains of victims, including children and elderly residents, littered the community by dawn. Dozens of others sustained life-threatening injuries, many of whom are yet to receive adequate medical attention. Scores are still missing, raising fears that the actual death toll may rise significantly in the coming days.
The attack on Yelewata is just the latest in a disturbing pattern of deadly violence sweeping across Benue State in recent years. Amnesty International said it has been documenting the increasing frequency and brutality of attacks carried out by gunmen, often referred to locally as bandits or unidentified armed herders.
“These killings have been carried out with utter impunity,” the organization said. “The Nigerian authorities’ failure to stem the violence is costing people their lives and livelihoods.”
The organization warned that if the federal government continues to treat these attacks with what it described as “institutional indifference,” the crisis could deepen further.
Amnesty expressed particular concern about the impact of the violence on the region’s already fragile food security. Most of the victims of the attacks are rural farmers, whose displacement is already disrupting agricultural activities across several local government areas in the state.
“Massive displacement caused by the attacks is threatening the livelihoods of thousands and may worsen the food crisis,” the organization warned.
In Yelewata, residents described how attackers stormed the village in large numbers, wielding firearms, machetes, and petrol bombs. Local sources said the assault was carried out with a level of coordination that suggests a premeditated plan and, possibly, external support or internal sabotage.
One eyewitness told reporters that the attackers moved from house to house, shooting indiscriminately and setting buildings on fire. “People were screaming, begging for their lives, but the gunmen didn’t care. They set homes ablaze with people inside,” the witness said.
Despite these repeated atrocities, Amnesty noted that little to no progress has been made in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Communities remain vulnerable, with little protection from law enforcement or the military.
“The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators to justice,” Amnesty’s statement read.
The human rights body called for an independent investigation into the Yelewata massacre and previous attacks in the region. It emphasized the need for transparency, justice for victims, and accountability for those who fail in their duty to protect the citizens.
The Benue State Government has yet to provide a full casualty figure or comment on the latest killings at the time of this report. However, community leaders and civil society organizations have continued to raise the alarm, urging both state and federal governments to act swiftly.
Security experts and analysts have long warned that the Nigerian government’s reactive approach to violence in the Middle Belt region is unsustainable. Without a proactive, intelligence-led strategy that addresses both immediate security concerns and the underlying issues—such as land use conflicts, displacement, and ethnic tensions—the violence is likely to escalate further.
Meanwhile, families in Yelewata are left to mourn their dead, search for the missing, and piece together what remains of their shattered lives. For them, justice seems like a distant hope in a nation where impunity has often been the rule rather than the exception.
Amnesty International’s renewed appeal places the spotlight once more on President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its commitment to ending insecurity in the country. As communities continue to count their dead, all eyes will be on Abuja—waiting to see if action will follow this time.
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Democracy in Decline: Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Two-Year Rule

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Obi made this assertion in a Democracy Day message titled “Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Tinubu’s Governance,” reacting to the President’s speech to a joint session of the National Assembly.
According to Obi, a comprehensive review of Tinubu’s two-year rule reveals significant shortcomings in governance and policy delivery.
“Democracy has been in recession since President Bola Tinubu took over power two years ago,” Obi stated, adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration has performed poorly across various governance indices, including corruption, economic management, insecurity, and politics.
Obi lamented that Nigeria can no longer be classified as a democratic country, citing the absence of vital democratic indicators.
“Democracy is said to be ‘a government of the people, by the people, and for the people,’ yet none of these three measures exist in our democracy today,” he noted.
The Labour Party leader called on President Tinubu to emulate the example of late President Umaru Yar’Adua, who acknowledged the flaws in his election process and took steps to address them.
He also commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting defeat before the announcement of the 2015 election results, describing it as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s nascent democracy.
Obi urged President Tinubu to prioritize domestic engagement over international trips, suggesting that the President should tour the 36 states of Nigeria instead of spending excessive time abroad.
“Governing by remote is not what Nigerians need, you need to go round and get firsthand,” Obi advised, noting that the President’s over 30 international trips in two years have not yielded the desired results.
The former governor emphasized the need to end the current era of impunity, state capture, and disregard for the rule of law, stressing that these issues are essential to the survival of Nigeria’s democracy.
“We must end this troubling governance era that is filled with impunity, state capture, and absolute disregard for the rule of law and the checks and balances required of any worthwhile democracy,” Obi declared.
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