As New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faces Investigations and fends off allegations that he created a Pay-for-Play atmosphere in City Hall, several little-known Challengers have lined up to… Read More
It is up to the Highest Court in New York, the State's Court of Appeals, to decide if New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can be on the Ballot as the Mayoral Candidate of the Working Families… Read More
The article features an interview with voice actor Bob Bergman, who discusses his three favorite classic Bugs Bunny shorts. He praises "Racketeer Rabbit" for its fun and dated gangster movie… Read More
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
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to feed a quarter of the world's population due to its vast territory, agricultural production potential, and natural resources. Howe… Read More
The UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council have been meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa. The African Union has… Read More
Liberia’s presidential election on Tuesday sees 19 candidates vying to replace President George Weah, who is seeking a second term. If it goes to a second round of voting, three stand… Read More
In an attempt to substantiate his claim, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, has requested permission from the Supr… Read More
Security forces in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse an opposition rally on Saturday, injuring former president Marc Ravalomanana. The rally was organized by several candidates hoping to… Read More
Republican presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis, criticized President Biden's approach to the recent attacks on Israel. DeSantis accused Biden's administration of empowering Iran… Read More
French troops have begun to withdraw from Niger, with a convoy of soldiers and equipment leaving the country for an undisclosed location, possibly Chad. The withdrawal was demanded by Niger'… Read More
Mass communication is a dynamic field that plays a crucial role in disseminating information to a wide audience. In Nigeria, mass communication encompasses various areas such as journalism… Read More
Ecuador is preparing to elect a new president amidst a surge of violence tied to drug trafficking. The runoff election on Sunday will be between Daniel Noboa, heir to a banana empire, and at… 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
Ecuadorians are voting in a runoff election for a new president amid rising violence in the country. Both candidates, Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, have limited governing experienc… Read More
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a Nigerian entrance examination board that conducts standardized examinations for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It i… 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
The Biden administration has eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector in response to a deal between the government and opposition parties for the 2024 election. The new general license allo… 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 Mt. Everest expedition, scaling the highest snowy peak in the world is the lifelong dream of many mountaineers. Mountaineering enthusiasts want to stand on the top of Mt. Everest at leas… Read More
Liberia's primary opposition candidate, Joseph Boakai, is engaging smaller political parties in anticipation of a likely run-off against incumbent George Weah. Provisional results from 99.5%… Read More
Argentina is heading to the polls in the midst of a severe economic crisis, with a far-right libertarian candidate, economist Javier Milei, in the lead. The election is expected to have sign… 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
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
Opposition candidates in Madagascar have held a rally in the capital denouncing the "illegitimate electoral process" ahead of the presidential elections. The "Collective of Eleven" oppositio… 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
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
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
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
A study by Northwestern University has found that more than 11% of the world's billionaires have run for election or become politicians, with a "strong track record" of winning elections. Th… 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
For the first time since North Korea's founding in 1948, residents were given a choice between two candidates in a recent election. The primary election took place in the city of Hyesan, and… 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
At least 16 people, including four policemen, were injured in violent protests at the Stade des Bareas in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo. The demonstrations were organized by the opposit… 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
Opposition demonstrators in Madagascar clashed with police just days before the presidential elections. The protestors, numbering in the hundreds, claimed that the electoral process was bias… 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