Israeli forces continue bombarding Gaza, killing at least 18 people, including two women and two children, in southern Khan Younis on Tuesday, according to reports. Meanwhile, United States forces have ramped up attacks on Yemen after the Houthis claimed responsibility…
A LANDMARK celebration of West Africa’s leading regional bloc has been overshadowed by a deepening political rift, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) began a two-day summit in Accra on Tuesday to address the departure of three…
MAURITIUS is grappling with one of its most explosive political scandals in years just as French President Emmanuel Macron touches down for a 24-hour visit. At the heart of the crisis is former finance minister Renganaden Padayachy, arrested last week over…
IN a seismic development shaking Ghana’s legal and political establishment, President John Dramani Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice of the Republic, triggering a high-level constitutional investigation into allegations of misconduct. The decision follows the receipt of three formal petitions and a…
China expresses condolences over the death of Pope Francis, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. “China expresses condolences over the death of Pope Francis,’’ Guo told a briefing. He said that China and Vatican have been maintaining…
POPE Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican says. The date was decided after cardinals met in Vatican City on Tuesday morning to discuss the…
AS travellers seek fresh alternatives to Africa’s top tourist spots, Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is emerging as the next must-see destination. With its scenic coastline, wildlife-rich landscapes, rich culture and affordability, this West African city is drawing growing global…
THE passing of Pope Francis has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Africa, a continent he visited five times during his papacy and where his messages of peace, humility, and inclusion struck a deep chord. Known for his unfiltered opposition to corruption, economic…
CHINA has issued a stern warning to countries considering broader trade deals with the United States, stating that any agreements which undermine Beijing’s interests will face firm resistance. The warning comes amidst escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies…
THE Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gave Moscow satisfaction, but declined to comment on Trump’s hopes for a peace deal this week. Trump, seeking to…
