Africa
Why court declared missing DCI officer dead after disappearing from work
The Unseen Trail of a Lost Officer
March 12, 2014, was like any other day in Nairobi’s bustling streets, yet for James M’Athiru, an investigative officer with the …
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Avoid feseekh poisoning this Sham El-Nessim by following these tips
A Delicate Balance of Tradition and Safety
As the scent of salted fish wafts through the streets of Cairo, signaling the start of Sham El-Nessim celebrations, many Egyptians will …
Africa
Over 1,100 people kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in four months – Amnesty
Abduction Crisis Deepens in Northern Nigeria
In the scorching sun of a typical northern Nigerian day, the village of Tsafe in Zamfara State became a scene of unimaginable horror. …
Africa
Polls open in Benin presidential election, finance minister a favourite
A Vote for Stability in Benin
Polling stations are set to open in Benin on Sunday, marking the beginning of a presidential election that will determine the future of the west …
Africa
Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire, continue talks
The Quiet Diplomacy of Islamabad
The faint sound of gunfire still resonates in the war-torn streets of Yemen, but a distant hope flickers in the diplomatic corridors of the Middle …
Africa
Police launch manhunt for killers of Imo traditional ruler
Bloodshed in the Heart of Igbo Country
In the dead of night, the peace of Umunneochi, a quiet town in Imo State, was shattered by the brutal murder of Eze Samuel Agunoba, the …
Africa
Iran media: Talks end with no deal over ‘excessive’ US demands
Deadlock in Doha: A Middle East Crisis Unfolds
Reports from Press TV, Iran’s state-run news agency, have confirmed that prolonged negotiations between the United States and …
Africa
Iran says negotiations with US stalled after differences on three key issues
Diplomacy in the Shadows
Iran’s foreign ministry announced recently that negotiations with the United States have stalled, citing differences on three key issues that emerged …
Africa
Pakistan proposes joint patrols for Hormuz in US-Iran talks
A New Chapter in the Hormuz Conundrum: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Initiative
As night fell on the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, a sense of cautious optimism hung in the air. …
Africa
Fighting in Lebanon intensifies with strikes and missile fire
Skies Over Lebanon Turn Red as Conflict Escalates
As the sun sets over the war-torn town of Qounine, the sound of Israeli warplanes echoes through the streets, shattering the …