Africa
Nigerians divided over Blessing CEO’s breast cancer fundraising appeal
A Cancer of Doubt
The news of Blessing CEO’s breast cancer diagnosis has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s social media sphere, with thousands of well-wishers rallying …
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French armed forces chief held video call with 35 countries on Hormuz strait
A Global Convergence on Hormuz
As the world held its collective breath, watching the Strait of Hormuz teeter on the precipice of a catastrophic conflict, General Fabien Mandon, …
Africa
More Africans die fighting for Russia on the frontline of its war in Ukraine
Death on Foreign Soil: Zimbabwe’s Grim Toll in Ukraine
It was a chilly winter morning in January when the news broke like a thunderclap in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital …
Africa
Ghana: IGP Deploys Reinforcement to Nkwanta After Violent Attacks
Lethal Clashes in the North
Tensions in the Oti Region of Ghana have escalated to an unprecedented level as violent attacks continue to ravage the small town of Nkwanta. The …
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Africa: AU Welcomes UN Resolution Recognizing Slave Trade As Crime Against Humanity
A Legacy of Pain, A Call to Justice
A chill ran down the spines of countless Africans as they gathered around their screens and radios last week, awaiting the outcome of the UN …
Africa
Kano governor sacks commissioner
Power Play in Kano: A Governor’s Purge Exposes Deepening Divisions
Tension gripped the Kano State Government House yesterday evening as Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in a …
Africa
Iranian press review: Reports of US backchannel to Ghalibaf cause backlash in Tehran
The Fallout from Ghalibaf’s Mention: A Glimpse into Iranian Society’s Fissures
As the world grapples with the escalating conflict in the Middle East, a recent report …
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Africa: From Memory to Repair - Why the UN'S Slavery Resolution Matters
The Unseen Weight of Memory and Reparation
It was a Thursday morning, March 25, 2026, when the United Nations General Assembly convened to take a long-overdue stance on the …
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The imperatives of a level-playing field in Ogun APC for the 2027 election, By Muyiwa Adeyemi
An Urgent Question of Fairness
As the 2027 election landscape in Ogun State begins to take shape, a pressing concern has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) – …
Africa
Israeli media claim IRGC naval commander killed
A Death in the Strait: The Unconfirmed Killing of an IRGC Naval Commander
Shadows of uncertainty shrouded the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf as Israeli media outlets claimed …