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Uganda’s shilling has approached the Shs4,000-to-the-dollar level because of the ongoing Iran war that causes disruptions in the global oil market and leads to increased U.S. dollar demand. The shilling was traded at 3,925 to 3,935 per dollar on September 17 as compared to 3,860 to 3,870 per dollar seven days earlier, as reported by […]
The fuel exporting unit of Ghana, BOST Energies, has cut down fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali in light of rising energy prices globally and locally. The fact that Ghana’s state-owned fuel exporting agency has taken this decision shows the growing vulnerability of the Sahelian countries, which rely on the coastal states of West […]
There are major changes ahead of ECOWAS as three member states, namely Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, exit the regional bloc to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). ECOWAS after Alliance of Sahel States, This unprecedented move poses some of the biggest challenges faced by the 48-year-old regional bloc in terms of integration, security, […]
In recent years, discussions of transnational networks operating across Europe and Ukraine have become more sophisticated. The focus has shifted from identities or communities to the understanding of the cross-border functioning of organisational, ideological and financial ecosystems. transnational network transparency Ukraine Europe, This is where a structured media and research on transparency, governance and democratic […]
Helen Zille, the South African politician, is once again causing a stir online. This time, she is being mentioned by everyone after a viral video showed her going down a zipline over a big sinkhole located in Johannesburg. Uploaded in the dead of night, the video Helen Zille zipline video depicts Zille flying over a […]
As the civil war in Sudan reaches its fourth year, Sudan Armed Forces’ Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan travels to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss war strategies with Mohammed bin Salman. According to the Saudi Press Agency, discussions revolved around issues concerning the security and stability of Sudan, as well as the sovereignty of the country, […]
According to the UN’s humanitarian coordinator, Tom Fletcher, most of the casualties took place during the first three months of 2026, with Sudan drone attacks 2026 civilian deaths daily drone attacks occurring within several conflict-prone territories. Escalation of Drone Attacks in War-Torn Regions The drone attacks have affected regions such as Kordofan and Darfur, where […]
Benin’s Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, has emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election in a landslide, according to the preliminary results of the electoral commission. In a poll where over 90% of the ballots have been counted, Benin election results wadagni has secured over 94% of the votes. This has been described as an irreversible […]
The ex-oil minister of Nigeria has refused to admit her alleged bribe-taking in a case that is currently under trial in the United Kingdom. Speaking at Southwark Crown Court, London, Alison-Madueke has categorically dismissed accusations that she accepted a bribe. “I Did Not Take a Bribe,” She Insisted She further asserted that any money spent […]
Path to victory opens up for Wadagni in Benin presidential election A decisive path to victory is open in the presidential election of Benin following Paul Hounkpe’s admission of defeat to the incumbent President, Romuald Wadagni. In what may be termed a clear win, Hounkpe made an official admission of defeat to Wadagni on the […]
Almost eight million registered voters have been able to cast their ballots for the next leader of the country in this election and will expect to hear the results within days once polls are closed. The new president will take office after current president Patrice Talon leaves office following his two terms in office; the […]
At the centre of the situation is General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan – the military commander of Sudan – who has moved against Islamic factions affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. sudan military power struggle 2026 in this regard, the situation has drastically changed since the group was designated a terrorist organisation, enabling Burhan’s regime to undertake […]
In Nigeria, almost 400 suspected militant Islamists have been sentenced through massive, recent mass trials, Nigeria Boko Haram ISWAP mass trials in what are the largest crackdowns on insurgent-linked defendants in recent history. Hundreds Given Jail Terms for Terror Activities Government officials stated that 386 suspects have been found guilty in the mass trials conducted […]
A controversial deal concerning the Chagos Islands has been held up by the UK government due to the ongoing disputes between the two countries chagos islands deal on hold 2026. It is claimed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided because the US government never confirmed its consent for this deal. Trump’s Disapproval Hinders Deal […]
Negotiations have been called off by the representatives of two countries, the USA and Iran, following high-level talks which lasted almost 21 hours and failed to bring an agreement between US Iran negotiations failure the long-standing opponents. These talks in Islamabad represent the most serious level of dialogue between Iran and America, the USA delegation […]
Libya has made an important step Libya unified state budget 2026 toward national unity with its two legislative bodies, the GNC and the HoR, each approving a unified state budget for the first time since the civil war; this approval represents a momentous occasion for cooperation between factions that have been at odds with one […]
Ismail Omar Guelleh has won his sixth term after receiving 97.8% of the votes in the most recent election for the presidency of Djibouti. The long-term leader defeated his only opponent Ismail Omar Guelleh sixth term Djibouti election, Mohamed Farah Samatar, who received only 2.19% of the vote in this election, in which the major […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly condemned Donald Trump for causing current tensions between Iran and its adversaries, as a result of causing instability to the global order by his actions over the past few years. At an international conference on sovereignty held in Dakar, Senegal, he noted that military operations throughout the last […]
The discussion on LGBT+ laws in Ghana is once again on the table after the latest statement made by John Dramani Mahama. Some people in society, especially those who feel like the government has stopped doing its duty, have been angered by the recent statement made. Renewed Debate Over Government Position Some Ghanaians express concern […]
Sudan’s recent decision to label the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group is a major change. This isn’t just a bunch of papers; it’s a direct attack on groups that use religion to gain political power, which makes things worse in a country that is already at war. This move brings attention to the Brotherhood’s […]