Africa
Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit
A Glimpse into Somaliland’s Foreign Strategy
As the sun set over the dusty streets of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. President …
Category
World News
Africa
EXPLAINER: How the Premier League title is decided and why Man City lead Arsenal
A Title to Savor: Unpacking the Premier League’s Fanciful Formula
The streets of Manchester are abuzz with anticipation as Manchester City edges closer to their fourth …
Politics
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
A Watershed Moment in the Gulf
US President Donald Trump’s declaration that American forces will “shoot and kill” Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of …
Politics
$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away
A Loan of Uncertain Promise
As the cold winter winds howl across the Ukrainian plains, the European Union has announced a $106 billion loan package aimed at bolstering the …
Africa
MREIF is Better: FirstBank’s mortgage loan is the game-changer for home ownership
A New Era in Home Ownership
For millions of Nigerians, the dream of owning a home has long been out of reach, a luxury reserved for the privileged few. But on the streets of Lagos, …
Africa
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
Football Politics Enters the Fray as FIFA Faces Unprecedented Diplomatic Pressure
A hastily convened meeting between the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states has …
Politics
Senate Adopts GOP Budget, Laying the Groundwork to Fund ICE and Reopen DHS
A Partisan Budget Gamble
In a tense, late-night session, the United States Senate adopted a Republican-backed budget plan, allocating $70 billion more for immigration enforcement …
Politics
China can offer Gulf states more than just a security umbrella
A Fault Line in the Gulf
A seismic shift is underway in the Gulf, one that has left the region’s security architecture in shambles and its economic miracle on life support. …
Africa
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan
A Borrowed Fate: Nigeria’s Debt Conundrum
President Bola Tinubu’s latest gambit has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s economic and political landscape. In a move …
Africa
Mother who abandoned son loses High Court custody case
A Mother’s Dilemma: The High Court Weighs In
In a crowded courtroom, a young boy sat quietly, his eyes fixed on the floor as the judge deliberated on his family’s fate. …