In September, Florida residents crowded a government meeting to oppose plans for a massive trash incinerator in Miami-Dade County. Protesters wearing green shirts that read “MIRAMAR SAYS NO TO INCINERATOR! NOT IN OUR BACKYARD,” feared…
Kais Saïed Sworn in for Second Term as…
After a months-long crackdown and several arrests of his political rivals, Kais Saied was sworn in as Tunisia’s President. Kais Saied is a 66-year-old former law professor who was sworn in for the second term…
Zambia’s President Dismisses Constitutional Court Judges, Sparking Political…
In a decision that has escalated political friction in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema fired three Constitutional Court judges over what has been described as corrupt practices. The said judges include Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni…
Italy Steps Up to Save Migration Deal with…
Italy’s far-right administration on Monday passed a new law aimed at addressing judicial obstacles that might jeopardise a controversial migration agreement with Albania. With this immediate law, the government has narrowed the list of countries…
President Paul Biya Returns to Cameroon After Six-Week…
After several weeks' absence and alarming rumours about his health, Cameroon's President Paul Biya arrived at Yaoundé international airport on Monday 21 October, according to images broadcast by state television station CRTV. After the presidential…
UAE, Russian Presidents discuss strategic partnership, regional, international…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the…
Kenyan Court Blocks New Deputy President Appointment
Kenyan President William Ruto nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president on Friday but the court has stopped his appointment until it considers a case next week that questions the impeachment of…
South Africa asks Taiwan to move its de…
South Africa's government said on Friday that it had asked Taiwan to relocate its de facto embassy out of the capital Pretoria, while Taiwan accused it of bowing to pressure from China. South Africa rejected…
UAE Brokers Major Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Reinforcing Diplomatic…
This is a major event that betrays the emerging diplomacy of the United Arab Emirates where Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 190 prisoners. The exchange, through the good offices of the UAE, involved each side…
South Africa’s Emotional Victory: A Historic Win Over…
After defeating six-time champion Australia with a sensational 8 wickets win, in Thursday's first semifinal match of the ongoing Women T20 World Cup, the South African women's cricket team broke down to tears in happiness. …
UAE Dispatches 3 Planes with 120 Tonnes of…
The UAE continued its humanitarian aid to Lebanon, sending three more planes carrying essential relief aid, including medical and food supplies, ambulances, and shelter equipment. These flights are part of the two-week national relief campaign,…
The United Arab Emirates’ GDP is expected to…
The World Bank’s latest semi-annual MENA Economic Update released on Wednesday, indicates that the GDP of the UAE is projected to grow at 3.3% in 2024, rising to 4.1% in 2025 Update. Entitled "Growth in…
Key highlights from inaugural EU-GCC Summit in Brussels
The Belgian capital of Brussels hosted the first EU-GCC Summit on October 16 under the theme "Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity". European Council President Charles Michel and Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin…
Africa Elections 2024: Will New Leadership Bring Lasting…
The candidate from Mozambique's ruling party was significantly ahead in the initial results of all 11 provinces in the presidential election on Wednesday, while his primary opponent expressed his refusal to accept the results, claiming…
Kylian Mbappé trains with Real Madrid as Sweden…
Kylian Mbappé, the French footballer, was seen training with his club Real Madrid on Tuesday, before returning to work after a break to recover from injury. His training session comes as Swedish media report that…
Farewell to Tito Mboweni: South Africa Mourns the…
Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni's expressed wishes for when he…
Saqr Ghobash Engages in Parliamentary Cooperation Talks with…
The Union of the Comoros Parliamentary Council received His Excellency Engineer Mustadran Abdo, President of the Federal Parliament of the Union of the Comoros, and the accompanying delegation at the Council's headquarters in Abu Dhabi…
Burkina Faso Foils Destabilization Plot Involving Civilians and…
This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country's national television that Burkina Faso's government had managed to thwart an entrenched plot against the stability of the…
The US will donate one million doses of…
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden will announce the donation of one million doses of anti-smallpox vaccine and at least 500 million dollars to African countries to help them deal with the epidemic, according to…
