Hope at South Korea Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

A monumental handshake caused a stir yesterday in Pyeongchang, as the start to the opening ceremony held in Korea last night.  The athletes from both North and South Korea showed unity, despite historical political tensions in the Korean Peninsula. During the parade athletes from the two regions held hands, entering under the same flag in unity. Thomas Bach Olympic president remarked, “we are stronger than all the forces that want to divide us.” Tensions in the peninsula since the 1950-53 war, no peace treaty has been signed since.

Death toll rises in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

The death toll has reached over 200 in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta suburb and Idlib province. As Syrian government and Russian led forces continued their air attacks on the rebel-held areas for a fourth day. At least 34 civilians, including 12 children and one woman, were killed in Eastern Ghouta, and four others killed in Idlib, as a result of chemical attacks. The government offensive has been an ongoing one, since mid-December, worsening in Idlib.

Over 40,000 African refugees to be deported by Israel

An unexpected unspecified international deal has been struck by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu. A migration center was also shut down due to vote by Israeli cabinet.  Immigrants advised to leave or face imprisonment.

Marvels Black Panther Opens

Marvels first black superhero movie is released, and we are here for it. For the first time, Marvel reveals its first black superhero, which first graced our screens in Captain America: Civil war in 2016. The show premiered in London last night Thursday 8^th February, and celebrated an all-black cast, with a number of high profile attendees in their native African dress. The film is set in a fantasy African kingdom Wakenda, powered by rare metal preserves with incredible technological power. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film is definitely high up on the Amaliah one to watch list.