Africa
South Sudan to hold elections in December as fighting rages on
Civil War Looms as South Sudan Prepares for Elections
Tensions are running high in the world’s youngest nation as the government announces plans to hold long-delayed …
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Macron says Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon key to stability
Regional Ripples: Macron’s Call for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
A tense standoff between Lebanon and Israel hangs precariously in the balance as French President Emmanuel …
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Israeli soldiers jailed for damaging crucifix in southern Lebanon
A Flicker of Accountability in a Fractured Region
A sombre silence has befallen a southern Lebanese village, where the quiet reverberations of a desecrated crucifix have sent …
Africa
Lebanon says €500m needed for humanitarian response as ceasefire holds
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Amid Ceasefire
In the midst of a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has sounded the alarm, warning that the country requires …
Africa
US budget earmarks record funding for drones and counter-drone systems
A Global Gamble: America’s Drones and Africa’s Unstable Skies
As the United States prepares to unveil its largest-ever defence budget, a staggering $1.5 trillion …
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MRA commends NBC over broadcast guidelines but raises concerns
Nigerian Broadcasters Navigate Delicate Balance between Free Expression and Social Order
A recent clampdown on ‘divisive materials’ by the Nigerian Broadcasting …
Africa
Foundation honours Nigerian geneticist for sickle cell research
A Pioneering Legacy: Nigerian Geneticist’s Groundbreaking Research Honoured
Dr. Funmi Falusi, a trailblazing Nigerian geneticist, has been awarded the prestigious role model …
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Jackson biopic 'Michael' is a family affair as nephew takes lead role
A Family Legacy Takes Centre Stage
The lights dimmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, casting a warm glow over the anticipation-filled crowd. The evening air vibrated …
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Presidency lists Nigerian military’s successes against terrorists, bandits, other criminals
Confronting Narratives of Neglect and Negligence
The dimly lit streets of Kano’s Sabon Gari Market, a labyrinthine expanse of makeshift stalls and cramped alleys, were never …
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Zimbabwe: Chivayo Backtracks On $3.6m Parliament Pledge
Zimbabwe’s Eroding Trust: Chivayo’s Pledge Revamp Raises More Questions Than Answers
As Wicknel Chivayo stepped into the parliamentary chambers in Harare, a mix of …