Namibia: Opposition Unites Against “Presidential Oil Bill”
A coalition of opposition parties in Namibia has rejected a proposed bill that would move regulatory power over oil and gas from the Ministry of Mines directly to the Presidency.…
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Reopening of Somalia Border
In a historic announcement from Mandera, President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya will officially reopen its border with Somalia in April 2026. The border has been closed for 15 years…
US Judge Blocks Trump From Punishing Senator Mark Kelly
A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration from taking punitive actions against Senator Kelly for his votes on judicial appointments, citing a "breach of separation of…
Japan Seizes Chinese Vessel, Arrests Captain
Tensions in the East China Sea spiked today after the Japanese Coast Guard seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain for operating in disputed territorial waters.
New CIA Recruitment Video Targets Chinese Military
The CIA has released a high-production recruitment video in Mandarin, specifically calling for "patriots" within the Chinese military to share information with the West.
Nigeria’s Makoko Demolitions Spark Classism Debate
Human rights activists have labeled the ongoing destruction of stilt homes in Lagos as "colonial-era classism," as the state prioritizes luxury redevelopment over the housing of 100,000 residents.
AU Panel Demands Reparations and Heritage Restitution
A high-level panel at the AU Summit, led by Ghana and Angola, is meeting today to push for a "Common African Position" on the return of stolen cultural artifacts from…
Ramaphosa Deploys Troops to Fight Gang Wars
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling escalating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of the…
Somalia Opens New Ambassadorial Residence in Tanzania, Calling It a Boost to East African Diplomacy
In a move to strengthen East African ties, Somalia officially opened its newly built Ambassadorial residence in Tanzania. Diplomatic officials called it a "revitalization of Somali diplomacy" in the region.
Kenya and Egypt: Tourism “Blueprints” Shared in New MOU
The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Egypt have signed a deal to swap expertise. Kenya will teach Egypt about wildlife conservation and "safari mastery," while Egypt will train Kenyan personnel…