Category: World
Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela, hundreds dead and thousands missing
Venezuela has been struck by twin earthquakes that have left the nation reeling, with hundreds dead and tens of thousands missing.
On June 24, 2026 [...]
Four men face landmark Sierra Leone child marriage trial
Four men accused of arranging the marriage of a 13-year-old girl in Sierra Leone have appeared in court in what is being described as a landmark case [...]
Tanzania: Political rallies three years after lifting ban
Tanzania has suspended political rallies just three years after lifting a long-standing ban, raising concerns about democratic freedoms in the country [...]
US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery over Congo mineral smuggling
The United States has announced sweeping sanctions against Rwanda’s Gasabo Gold Refinery and several of its executives, accusing them of smuggling min [...]
Ghana’s Adrian Boafo wins Democratic nomination to succeed Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats chose state Del. Adrian Boafo on Tuesday to advance to November’s general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, [...]
Iran announces Strait of Hormuz closure; warns US talks at risk amid Israel-Lebanon conflict
Iran on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon.
Tehran also warn [...]
Ireland deports 42 South Africans following immigration enforcement operations
Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals following immigration enforcement operations carried out in Dublin and other cities.
Authorities sa [...]
“Zimbabwe Parliament Extends Presidential Term, Mnangagwa Can Rule Until 2030”
Zimbabwe's National Assembly has passed a contentious constitutional amendment extending presidential terms from five to seven years, a change that co [...]
U.S. cuts HIV funding to South Africa, government redirects billions to sustain treatment
The United States has begun phasing out HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, citing political concerns, leaving the country scrambling to fill a massive [...]
UK court acquits Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister of bribery charges
A London court on Wednesday acquitted former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of all six bribery charges brought agai [...]