INTRODUCTION Democracy, often touted as the best form of government, promises a system of governance in which power is vested in the people. It is heralded for its promotion of equality, freedom, and participation, where leaders are chosen through free…
A deadly hostage crisis aboard a passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province ended in bloodshed as security forces launched an operation to rescue nearly 350 hostages. The attack, which was carried out by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA),…
GHANAIAN social innovator and policy advocate Bright Simons has been appointed to the newly formed Africa Expert Panel under South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. His inclusion underscores Africa’s intent to amplify its voice on global economic challenges, particularly as the continent…
THE United Kingdom and Kenya have launched a joint initiative to strengthen Kenya’s business regulatory framework. A three-day workshop that began in Nairobi on Tuesday brings together key Kenyan officials and British regulatory experts to address challenges that businesses face when operating…
AS M23 rebels tighten their grip on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kinshasa is looking for new allies—and all eyes are now on Washington. President Félix Tshisekedi’s government appears to be courting the United States, with hints of a potential strategic minerals…
MALAWI’S mining sector is poised for major expansion, with the potential to generate up to $30bn in mineral export revenues between 2026 and 2040, according to new projections from the World Bank. Annual mining revenues are expected to reach $3bn by 2034,…
A DISTURBING video has surfaced, revealing harrowing scenes of Black African migrants being violently beaten in Morocco. The footage, which has triggered global outrage, depicts migrants subjected to brutal assaults, with some feared dead due to the severity of their injuries. The…
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl from northern Madagascar has become the first patient to undergo life-changing surgery aboard the Africa Mercy® hospital ship during Mercy Ships’ latest mission. Rosalinda, from Mananara, received the free procedure on March 10, 2025, marking the start of a…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has described as shocking and devastating, the death of a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dubem Onyia. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.…
TRADING activities on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Wednesday closed on a negative note as the market capitalisation declining further by N48 billion. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation fell by N48 billion or 0.07 per cent…
