Category: World
Paul Biya retains power in Cameroon amid deadly protest
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, has once again extended his more than four-decade grip on power after the country’s Constitutional Council [...]
2026 Black Briton Powerlist: Afua Kyei named most influential
Afua Kyei, the Chief Financial Officer of the Bank of England, has been named the most influential Black Briton on the Powerlist 2026, marking a histo [...]
Morocco GenZ 212 Protests: More than 1,500 people to face prosecution
The GenZ 212 protests, led predominantly by young Moroccans, erupted across the country in early October, demanding improved public services and an en [...]
Cameroon Elections: Bishops call for calm after opposition declares victory
Cameroon’s influential Catholic Church has stepped into the political fray, calling for peace and stability after opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma B [...]
Sanae Takaichi breaks Japan’s political records to become first female Prime Minister
Japan has marked a historic political milestone as Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative lawmaker and long-time ally of the late former Prime Min [...]
Emirates cargo plane slides off Hong Kong runway, killing 2 ground crew
An Emirates cargo plane slid off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, struck a patrol vehicle and careened into the sea early on Monday, kil [...]
Mahama to lead global push at UN to declare slavery crime against humanity
President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced his intention to file a formal motion at the United Nations next year, seeking to have slavery officiall [...]
CPS urges African leaders to embrace dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has urged African leaders to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective tools for addressing conflic [...]
Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga dies at 80
Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who served as prime minister and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times, died while on a [...]
Mali imposes 10,000$ visa fee on USA as retaliation for US government
The government of Mali has imposed a $10,000 visa bond requirement on U.S. citizens seeking business or tourist visas, in a direct retaliatory move ag [...]