As I read the news article on the International News Feed, my heart was heavy with the knowledge that Iraq would be resorting to using oil to pay for its Iranian gas imports. While it… Read More
The United States has imposed economic sanctions on three Malian soldiers, including the Minister of Defense, for facilitating the activities of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner in Mali… Read More
The Kerala government has decided to provide Rs 10 lakh financial assistance to the family of a five-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in Aluva, Kerala. The accused, Ashfaq Alam, was… Read More
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The US has expressed concern over Niger's military rulers' threat to charge detained President Mohamed Bazoum, stating that it would worsen tensions and hinder a peaceful resolution. The Sta… Read More
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The former director-general of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN), Cosma Wilungula, and two other officials have been placed on the US sanctions list for their involvemen… Read More
West African military chiefs met to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse a coup in Niger. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a standby… Read More
The United States has imposed sanctions on four Russian officials allegedly involved in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2020. The Treasury Department identified the indi… Read More
Ali al-Allaq, the governor of Iraq's central bank, says the country has launched a war against currency smuggling in its banking system.In response to implementing US dollar supply restricti… Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a series of operational modifications for the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment in an effort to improve the efficiency of the Nigerian Foreign Ex… Read More
According to defense leaders on Friday, a date has been set for ECOWAS to act militarily in Niger to restore democratic rule.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, has stated that if Naira Marley is found in possession of illegal drugs, the NDLEA won’t hesitate to make… Read More
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Ugandan vanilla farmers are frustrated by the fluctuating global demand and low prices for their crop. The government has implemented a designated harvesting period to protect farmers, but t… Read More
Two founders of Tornado Cash, a Russian cryptocurrency mixer, have been charged with laundering over $1 billion in criminal proceeds. Roman Storm was arrested in Washington state, while Roma… Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his support for Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during a foreign policy speech… Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will soon meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war in Ukraine continues. Putin praised Xi for his efforts in developing Russia… Read More
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian-backed mercenaries is at a stalemate in many areas, but there has been "notable" progress in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia. The aim is to break… Read More
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met with Qatar's Emir in Doha during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April. He had previously visited Egypt and South Sudan. The meeti… Read More
North Korea held a military parade on Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the republic. The parade aimed to boost internal unity and showcased a civil defense force… Read More
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a prominent figure in South African politics and Zulu chief, has died at the age of 95. He established the Zulu Inkatha party during the apartheid era but later reconci… Read More
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Italy's reported plan to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative could set a precedent for other countries to exit the program. Italy is the only G7 country that is a signatory of the… Read More
Ovidio Guzmán López, the son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face drug tra… Read More
Authorities in Myanmar are pressuring vendors to sell military-produced alcoholic beverages and cigarettes or face consequences. Restaurant owners in Yangon's Latha township were summoned by… Read More
In a recent update, Zinoleesky has officially announced his departure from Marlian Records, Naira Marley’s record label.
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The Euphoria actor died at age 25 at his family’s home in Oakland, Calif., his family shared in a statement to E! News July 31.
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The Biden administration has imposed trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies, accusing them of compromising national security by supplying drone components to a blacklist… Read More
Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba arrived in Niamey, Niger to address rallies in support of the country's military authorities. Seba criticized France's colonial legacy and accused French P… Read More
Iran claimed to have successfully launched an imaging satellite called Noor-3 into orbit, raising concerns among Western nations about its space technology potentially being used for develop… Read More
Gabon's new transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, held talks with Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso in an effort to improve ties and ease Gabon's international isolation follo… Read More
Senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, are in Mexico for talks with Mexi… Read More
Russia's government has lifted a ban on diesel exports delivered to sea ports via pipelines, removing a significant portion of the restrictions that were imposed last month. The Kremlin stat… Read More
Niger's military regime, which seized power in a coup in July, has announced a significant reduction in the country's 2023 national budget due to international sanctions. The regime states t… Read More
South Africa has appealed against a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) threatening sanctions for non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, including a ban on raising its f… Read More
The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) has stated that it will continue to go on strikes until the government fulfills their demands.
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Favour Nweke, the Nigerian woman from Rivers State, who bathed her husband, Ekelediri Nwokekoro, with hot groundnut oil in Okehi in Etche Local Government Area of the state, has spoken up.
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University of Manitoba professor Radhika Desai is facing criticism for attending the Valdai Discussion Club in Russia, organized by a Russian think-tank on Canada's sanctions list for spread… 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
Judge Arthur Engoron has threatened to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial. The judge ordered Trump to delete a disparaging soci… Read More
The Biden administration has requested over $105 billion from Congress to support the security needs of Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the U.S. southern border. The largest request is for Ukra… Read More
The US is intensifying its efforts to cut off funding to Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization responsible for recent terrorist attacks. The US Treasury Department's under secretary f… Read More
The US Treasury Department, in collaboration with the UK and Canada, has announced new sanctions against Myanmar's state energy company, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise. The sanctions, effecti… Read More
A man in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter over a period of two years. The abuse came to light when the girl's mother became suspicious of her husband's… Read More
The military regime in Niger, which came to power through a coup, has asked Togo to mediate in its negotiations with the international community, particularly with West African countries tha… Read More
Gabon has announced that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has lifted financial sanctions imposed on the country after President Ali Bongo was removed from power in a coup in August. The d… Read More
Niger fashion designer, Alia Bare, showcased her collection at the Joburg Fashion Week to spread a positive image of her troubled home country. Niger has faced instability and economic sanct… Read More
Hockey Canada has received the final report from a third-party panel investigating possible sanctions against former World Junior players involved in a 2018 group sexual assault. However, th… Read More
A US congressional report has called for sanctions against Hong Kong judges and expanded efforts to protect emigrants' pension funds, in response to China's tightening grip on the city. The… Read More
Chinese brands are dominating the new energy vehicle market in China, causing global car brands like Volkswagen, Nissan, and Hyundai to struggle. China's transition away from internal combus… Read More
After President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that China has one of the most consequential relationships with the United States… Read More
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed improving relations with China and supporting Israel amid ceasefire calls. He emphasized the need to avoid conflict with China while finding ar… Read More
The leaders of the US and China discussed the issue of Taiwan during their recent summit, with President Biden reiterating the US's commitment to a One China policy and Taiwan's sovereignty… Read More
During a meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged to work together on mig… Read More