Category Global

Ethiopia’s Defence Minister Visits Somalia Amid détente

IN a significant diplomatic move, Ethiopia’s Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa visited Somalia on Thursday, marking the first high-level bilateral visit since relations soured over a controversial naval base agreement with Somaliland. Ali Omar, Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs,…

Ghana’s Anita Asmah: First African Woman UN Force Leader

IN a groundbreaking appointment, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has named Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This historic achievement makes Maj-Gen Asmah the first African woman to…

Guinea’s Junta Promises 2025 Elections

GUINEA’S military leader, General Mamady Doumbouya, has declared 2025 a decisive year for returning the nation to constitutional order. However, critics are sceptical as key milestones promised since the 2021 coup remain unfulfilled. In a New Year’s address, Doumbouya announced…

Nigerians Warned of Rising Hate Crimes In Australia

NIGERIA’S Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a cautionary advisory to its nationals living in or travelling to Australia, citing an alarming rise in hate crimes and xenophobic incidents targeting foreigners. The ministry expressed concern over what it described as…

Ghana Grants Visa-free Entry To All African Nations

IN a landmark move to foster African unity, Ghana will permit visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting early 2025. President Nana Akufo-Addo approved the initiative in December, fulfilling a promise made at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues to enhance regional…

3 US Attacks in a day Spark Speculation of a Larger Plot

THE United States has faced three devastating attacks within just the first days of 2025, leaving 16 people dead and dozens injured. With the authorities investigating the connections between these incidents, speculation is rising over whether these are isolated events…

Israel Defence Min Gallant Resigns From Knesset

FORMER Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has stepped down from the Knesset, marking a significant turn in his political journey. His resignation follows his dismissal from the role of Defence Minister less than two months ago. Gallant made the announcement…