August 11, 2024 Newsy Bits Lyrics

In Uganda's sorrow, a landslide did claim

At least eighteen lives lost in the rubble and rain

Families torn asunder, in the dump they were found

A tragic end to lives that once circled around

Oh, the world weeps for those taken too soon

In the landslide's grip, under the bright moon

May their souls find peace in the heavenly light

As we mourn their loss on this fateful night

In Rwanda, Kagame sworn in for his fourth reign

With a victory so vast, a landslide of gain

Ninety-nine percent, the people did say

The leader continues on his determined way

Oh, the power and the will of the crowd

In Rwanda's land, where the voices are loud

A leader sworn in amidst jubilant cheers

As the future unfolds, with hopes and with fears

In Kyiv, Russian strikes bring terror and dread

Two lives taken, as the world hangs by a thread

Ukraine's cry for peace, in the midst of the storm

As Kursk's incursion casts a shadow so warm

Oh, the battles that rage, in the heart of the East

As nations collide, and the war drum does beat

May peace find its way through the darkness and pain

As we pray for the fallen, in the shadow of disdain

In Bangladesh, a new government seeks

To resolve the attacks on those who are weak

Minorities face fear in the land of their birth

But hope still remains for a better earth

Oh, the struggles and the fights that we face

As we stand for what's right in this tumultuous space

May justice and mercy guide our every deed

As we work towards a world where all hearts can feed

And in Paris, the Olympics bid goodbye

With Snoop Dogg and Tom Cruise in the sky

A celebration of talent, of unity, of grace

As the world comes together in a harmonious embrace

In Algeria, Imane Khelif stands tall

Filing a case against harassment's cruel call

In a world full of trials, she raises her voice

A beacon of hope, a symbol of choice