Africa
Mali and Niger accuse neighbours of backing terrorism in Sahel rift
A Sahel Divide
Malian soldiers man a barricade in Gao, a flashpoint town in northern Mali, where the country’s military has been battling rebels with the support of the …
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Israeli settlers kill Palestinian man in West Bank shooting
West Bank Tensions Erupt in Lethal Confrontation
In the early hours of a tense morning, the streets of Deir Dibwan, a small Palestinian town east of Ramallah in the occupied West …
Africa
INEC visits Labour Party secretariat ahead of congresses
A Delicate Dance of Power and Politics
In a rare display of assertiveness, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has paid a visit to the secretariat of …
Africa
Trump sets no deadline for Iran proposal, White House says
A Global Gamble Hangs in the Balance
As global tensions continue to simmer, a delicate dance of diplomacy is underway in the Middle East. The latest development has the …
Africa
TRENDING: How side chicks are boosting economy — Ghana President John Mahama explains
Economic Agents: Ghana’s Hidden Strength
Ghana’s President John Mahama has caused a stir with his remarks on the economic contributions of side chicks, a colloquialism …
Africa
Borno: Empathy, resilience and Zulum’s enduring spirit, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
A Governor’s Reckoning
As the blistering sun sets over the scorched earth of Borno State, a region ravaged by the unrelenting grip of Boko Haram insurgency, Governor Babagana …
Africa
Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025
Suspended in a Sea of Uncertainty
Niger’s interior minister, Amidou Abou, revealed on Wednesday that nearly 3,000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and development …
Africa
Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh reelected for a sixth term, official results show
A Decade of Dominance: Djibouti’s Guelleh Secures Sixth Term
It is a chilly Tuesday morning in Djibouti’s capital, and the news is already rippling through the …
Africa
US considers sending Afghan allies to DR Congo amid resettlement halt
Unsettled Allies: US Plan to Resettle Afghan Refugees in DR Congo Sparks Fears
The dusty streets of Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern city, have long been …
Africa
The Strokes frontman calls out 'US Zionists' on SubwayTakes
The Unlikely Voice of Dissent: Julian Casablancas Takes Aim at American Zionism
In a candid and unflinching exchange on the popular online talk show SubwayTakes, Julian …