Politics

High-Stakes Presidential Runoff in Liberia Election officials in Liberia have confirmed a runoff election scheduled for November 14, setting the stage for a compelling political contest. Incumbent President George Weah will compete against challenger Joseph…

UN Peacekeepers Withdraw Amidst Heightened Security Risks The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) announced on Sunday that United Nations peacekeepers had begun an unexpected withdrawal from their Tessalit camp in northern…

Terrorist calls for violence Al-Qaida and IS have issued alarming calls for violence against Israel, the United States, and Jewish communities worldwide. Their appeals pose a significant security threat, prompting authorities to take preventive measures.…

After a week of strenuous discussions involving the United States, Israel, Egypt, and the United Nations, the Rafah crossing point between Egypt and Gaza has finally opened, allowing 20 Egyptian trucks carrying medical supplies to…

Tragedy Strikes at the "Heroes' Day" Event In an unexpected and heartbreaking incident, a late-night stampede outside Kericho Green Stadium in western Kenya led to the untimely deaths of four women. This unfortunate event occurred…

Egypt's President Rejects Gaza Refugees Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Wednesday that he would not permit a large influx of refugees from Gaza, fearing it could set a precedent for the displacement of…

Election protests in Mozambique Protests erupted in Mozambique on Tuesday, with demonstrators criticizing alleged fraud in local elections. The opposition party called for the demonstrations, and police in the capital city, Maputo, deployed tear gas…

Hamas is an Islamist militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories' two significant political parties. It governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The group is, however, best known for its…

Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a series of economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and rising US interest rates. These factors have left…

Zambia's Debt Restructuring Progress Zambia, in the process of restructuring its debt, is close to reaching a memorandum of understanding with its creditors. While it was suggested that the agreement had already been signed, a…

Tunisians Rally for Palestinian Solidarity In a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, thousands of Tunisians from diverse backgrounds, including trade unionists, civil society members, activists, lawyers, and high school students, gathered in…

The IMF's Swift Response to Global Challenges During the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakech, the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department highlighted the institution's agile response to the…

As voting concludes in Liberia's general elections, the nation grapples with the decision of whether to grant football legend George Weah a second term as president. For a country with the scars of previous civil…

One month has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, leaving nearly 3,000 lives lost and communities across the Atlas Mountains in ruins. As the dust settles, locals now face the arduous task of rebuilding…

In a continent where military coups are sadly becoming more prevalent, Senegal stands as a notable outlier. Since gaining independence in 1960, this West African nation has never fallen victim to a military coup. What…

Tunisia, the cradle of the Arab Spring and a symbol of hope for democratic change in the Middle East, is facing its own internal turmoil. In the midst of escalating political persecution and human rights…

In a significant development on Tuesday, October 3, Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) inked a cooperation agreement worth 650 million euros ($680 million). This pact aims to bolster mutual relations and facilitate Ethiopia's post-war…