Africa
Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace
A Sacred Presence Amid Turmoil
As Pope Leo XIV’s plane touches down in Luanda, Angola’s capital city, a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation hangs in the air. …
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Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
A Bill That Could Strip Away the Rights of a Nation
The sun rises over Kampala, casting a golden glow over the bustling streets of Uganda’s capital city. But beneath the …
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Can you rebuild intimacy after your spouse has an affair?
The Crumbling Facade
As she stood in the doorway, frozen in a mixture of shock and despair, the familiar contours of her home seemed to shrink away, revealing the vast, yawning …
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Police asked Nigerians: What will make you trust us more? The responses are shocking
A Glimpse into the Abyss of Trust
In the heart of Lagos, a city of over 20 million people, a question posed by a police spokesperson in a recent press conference has left many …
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Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday
A Fragile Ceasefire: The Imperative of Diplomacy in the Persian Gulf
As the world held its breath, US President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell aboard Air Force One, hinting that …
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Nigerian govt moves to end project duplication, binds regional commissions to performance targets
A New Era of Accountability in Nigeria’s Regional Development
At a packed conference hall in Benin, Minister Abubakar Momoh dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through …
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ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
A Decaying Pillar of Global Governance
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) marked its 80th year in The Hague, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised a pointed finger …
Africa
Saudi Arabia and US discuss keeping Strait of Hormuz open, Saudi state news agency
The Strait of Hormuz: A Global Waterway Under Scrutiny
Tensions in the Middle East have long been a staple of international headlines, but the latest development – a phone call …
Africa
Classic FM announces death of veteran broadcaster Temisan Okomi
A Voice Silenced, a Legacy Lives On
Tributes are pouring in for Temisan Okomi, the veteran broadcaster whose voice has been a staple of Nigeria’s media landscape for decades. …
Africa
South-west states fail to meet education funding benchmarks in 2026 budgets
Underfunding a Nation’s Future: South-west States Fall Short on Education Funding
As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Lagos, the sounds of laughter and haggling …