The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's main opposition party, has launched a voter registration drive in Gauteng province ahead of the 2024 elections. The party aims to unseat the ruli… Read More
South Africa has recalled nearly a dozen peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following accusations of operating a system of mass prostitution. Eight South African peacek… Read More
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has slammed the leadership of the National Assembly over plans to purchase exotic vehicles for the lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly.
This… Read More
Libraries in Hong Kong have removed two children’s picture books published in democratic Taiwan over illustrations depicting a pro-democracy demonstration and a reference to the 1989 T… Read More
As Taiwan's presidential elections approach, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te, the incumbent vice president, faces no significant challenge from the opposition. Efforts… Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that fake news and misinformation pose a threat to elections in the country.
The national commissioner and member of the Infor… Read More
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to judge former Prime Minister Augustin Matata "by default" in a trial for alleged embezzlement of public funds. Mata… Read More
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill, sponsored by Republicans, that would ban gender-affirming surgery for minors. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has stated that he will veto the measur… Read More
Despite intense crackdowns and raids by military forces, anti-junta protesters have returned to the streets of Myanmar's Sagaing region. Residents in the northwestern region are leading arme… Read More
Bode Agusto, the founder of Nigeria’s first credit rating agency, Agusto & Co, has passed on at 68.
Chieftain of the People Democratic Party and Media mogul, Dele Momodu confirmed… Read More
Ex-Niger Delta militant leaders have sent a serious warning to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over comments he directed at the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The militant l… Read More
The Ningxia Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan, is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists, offering a variety of traditional and innovative street foods. The market is democratically… Read More
American teen hostage Natalie Raanan and her mother, Judith Raanan, who were abducted by Hamas in Israel and held in Gaza, have been freed. Natalie's father, Uri Raanan, spoke to her by tele… Read More
Samantha Woll, the president of a synagogue in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. The motive for the crime is unknown, and police are currently investigating. Woll, 40, ha… Read More
United Nations representatives were unable to reach a deal on implementing a reparations fund for climate disaster recovery in developing nations. The fund, known as the "loss and damage fun… Read More
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022. While acknowledging that Nig… Read More
President Joe Biden is facing pressure to balance his support for Israel with calls for restraint as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates. Biden has expressed his support for Isra… Read More
Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, recently discussed his relationship with Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
Ac… Read More
Nollywood actress, Rita Daniels has bagged a new appointment from the elected Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
The governor appointed her as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Wo… Read More
The Tibetan exile community's experience with representative government is facing strain as a recent parliamentary session ended prematurely due to a dispute. The split in the 45-member Parl… Read More
Two people were killed and four others were injured when a truck carrying a Durga idol for immersion fell on them in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The incident occurred at Bodhanwala ghat under Bis… Read More
Rwanda is being accused by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of supporting the M23 rebels. Drone images released by the DRC government appear to show Rwandan armed forces incursions int… Read More
Tonto Dikeh, a popular Nollywood actress turned politician, has revealed her reasons for joining the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu.
She was off… Read More
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, has expressed hope that the Supreme Court will affirm the president’s victory in the Febr… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission has released a provisional list of 24 candidates who have registered for the presidential elections on December 20. The candidates sti… Read More
The high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, which is examining the issue of simultaneous elections in India, has been renamed the High-Level Committee on One Nation… Read More
Hong Kong leader John Lee has pledged to eradicate dissent in the city with new laws, stating that the "root causes of chaos haven't yet been eliminated". Lee plans to introduce new national… Read More
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, has expressed disapproval of certain officers who accept N100 bribes from motorists in certain areas of the country.
Ade… Read More
Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More
Senate President GodsWill Akpabio accomplished a significant achievement on Friday by being elected to the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
This election is historic, as… Read More
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has reacted following her decision to host a fundraising dinner for Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
It happened that Uzodinma, who is seeking re-elec… Read More
South Dakota became the first state in the US to enact a statewide initiative and referendum process 125 years ago, thanks to the efforts of Rev. Robert W. Haire, a socialist priest. Today… Read More
The Nigerian House of Representatives has summoned Naira Marley, a singer and founder of Marlian Music, over the royalties of late singer Mohbad. The invitation was extended by the House Com… Read More
The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of Karimnagar Collector B Gopi and Police Commissioner L Subba Rayudu in Telangana. The BJP's Election Commission Affairs Committee Chairman… Read More
An ethnic alliance consisting of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Arakan Army launched an offensive against Myanmar's military regime i… Read More
Former Spanish football federation chief, Luis Rubiales has been banned.
FIFA banned him from the sport for three years for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly… Read More
The number of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record high of 6.9 million, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The i… Read More
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, accusing them of obstructing basic government functions and blocking pay raises fo… Read More
The Federal Reserve has chosen to hold interest rates steady at a target range of 5.25%-5.5% for the second consecutive meeting, despite a growing economy and inflation above the central ban… Read More
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to discuss the relationship between the United States and African Union member… Read More
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach predicts that interest rates will decrease as the economy worsens and enters a recession in early 2024. The Federal Reserve has chosen to keep rates s… Read More
Sociopolitical activist Reno Omokri has chastised former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying that Nigeria won’t go to war because he failed his aspiration to become president… Read More
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the previous election, has explained his reasons for not stepping down for his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, A… Read More
Connecticut voters will elect mayors in Tuesday's off-year general election, including in Bridgeport where a redo of the Democratic primary has been ordered. Incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim won th… Read More
Republican Peter Meijer, who previously served one term in Congress, has announced his candidacy for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The seat has been held by Democratic Senator Debbie… Read More
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has formed a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of its Winter Action Plan to reduce air pollution. The committee will ensure measures… Read More
The Appeal Court has declared the Labour Party candidate, Thaddeus Atta, as the duly elected House of Representatives member representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.
Prior t… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved and signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget into law.
The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with notab… Read More
Junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing warned that an offensive by ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's northern Shan state will "break the country into pieces" if left unchecked. The "Three Br… Read More
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concerns about a "potential conflict of interest" in the site selection process for a new FBI headquarters. The General Services Administration (GSA)… Read More
Joe Manchin, a Democratic senator from West Virginia, has announced that he will not run for re-election, potentially making it more difficult to pass climate legislation. Manchin, who has b… Read More
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), pollution levels in Delhi increased on Diwali compared to last year. The concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 rose by 45% and 33% respec… Read More
Babies, toddlers, and older children in the UK may be offered the chickenpox vaccine under new recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI has s… Read More
A light infantry battalion with over 120 troops surrendered to ethnic rebels in Myanmar's Shan state, marking the second time in two weeks that a battalion belonging to the military junta ha… Read More
Liberian voters have until November 14 to cast their ballots in the presidential run-off elections. Incumbent president George Weah is leading in votes against his rival Joseph Boakai. Voter… Read More
Despite opposition calls for a boycott, people in Madagascar voted for a new president. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina had support in areas, while opposition neighborhoods saw fewer vot… Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook, Tesla chief Elon Musk, and Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman were among the guests at a gala reception and dinner in San Francisco for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The… Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present in Kolkata on Christmas Eve to recite the Bhagavad Gita with over 120,000 people at the Brigade Parade Ground. The event, organized by the 'Lokho… Read More
The Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in Gabon has announced a timetable for the transition period, which is set to conclude in August 2025. The government is expe… Read More
The Limboo-Tamang Voluntary Committee (LTVC) organized a protest march in Jorethang, West Sikkim, demanding reservation for the Limboo and Tamang communities in the Sikkim Legislative Assemb… Read More