GABON held a referendum on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that the ruling junta claims will close the chapter on 55 years of dynastic rule. The process is touted as a step towards democratic reform following the military…
THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Algeria, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire to its grey list, identifying significant deficiencies in their financial regulatory frameworks. Senegal, however, has been removed from the list following marked improvements in its anti-money laundering…
UNITED States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old campaign spokesperson, as White House press secretary. According to Trump, Leavitt is intelligent and resilient and has demonstrated her effectiveness as a communicator. I have complete confidence that she will…
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Kyiv would like to end the war with Russia next year through “diplomatic means”, as both countries prepare for Donald Trump’s return to the White House. February 2025 would mark the third anniversary…
South Africa has taken a hardline approach against illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in the North West province, refusing to offer assistance as part of its strategy to combat unauthorised mining. The operation, known as Vala Umgodi (‘Close the…
IN an age defined by digital transformation, journalism stands at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and journalism is no exception. While AI’s potential to revolutionise newsrooms is clear, its rise has sparked debates over whether technology…
UGANDA’S police have successfully rescued an Egyptian diplomat, Muhammad Ali Abdul Amidu, who was kidnapped near Kampala last week. The rescue operation was conducted with assistance from the Ugandan military. The abductors, who had demanded a ransom of $40,000, threatened…
MOZAMBIQUE’S economy is under mounting pressure as political unrest and fiscal mismanagement exacerbate the country’s debt crisis. Deadly protests following contested elections have added to existing challenges, with escalating violence, delayed natural gas projects, and spiralling debt threatening economic stability. S&P Global…
AS Ghana approaches its crucial presidential election on December 7, a significant social media manipulation effort has come to light. Research by NewsGuard, a website that provides tools to evaluate the accuracy and trustworthiness of news sources, has uncovered a network…
A senior Hamas official, Bassem Naim, announced on Friday that the group is prepared to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, provided Israel adheres to the terms. Naim called on US President-elect Donald Trump to use his influence to pressure Israel to…
