Gabonese citizens are casting their votes to elect a new president in the country’s first national poll since the military seized power nearly two years ago. For the first time in over five decades, the influential Bongo family is absent from the ballot. General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led the
Tundu Lissu, a prominent Tanzanian opposition figure and former presidential candidate, is facing treason charges, a serious offense punishable by death. These charges come in response to his outspoken calls for electoral reform, as he leads the main opposition party, CHADEMA, in its campaign for “No Reforms, No Election” ahead
Gunmen have kidnapped US missionary Pastor Josh Sullivan during a sermon at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, located outside Gqeberha, South Africa. The incident occurred on Thursday when four armed and masked men entered the church, stole two mobile phones, and abducted the 45-year-old pastor. The police report
Joint security forces in Katsina State (Nigeria )have eliminated five suspected bandits and arrested three alleged informants during coordinated operations in Dandume and Danmusa local government areas. The operations, carried out by the police, military, state security, community watch corps, and local vigilantes, also led to the recovery of
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has stated that disarming Hezbollah is a key condition for receiving international aid, including support for reconstruction and economic recovery. In an interview, Rajji explained that the United States has made it clear that international assistance will not be provided unless all weapons in
A new U.S. Senate report has revealed that the Trump administration has significantly reduced efforts to counter foreign influence campaigns, even as interference from Saudi Arabia and other nations becomes more advanced and widespread. The report, compiled by Democratic staff on the Senate subcommittee on investigations, focuses on the proposed
Trump slaps 50% tariff on Lesotho, citing trade imbalance U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on imports from Lesotho, a small, landlocked country in southern Africa, as part of his administration’s aggressive trade policy. Announced on April 2, 2025, the tariff is the highest levied on any
Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe, was elected as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 20, 2025. She takes over from Thomas Bach, who served in the role for 12 years. At 41 years old, Coventry makes history as the first woman, the
US President Donald Trump has ordered the shut down of HIV-related projects in South Africa funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid priorities under the Trump administration. South Africa, with one of the highest HIV prevalence rates
The involvement of Ukrainian NGOs in fundraising efforts among South African citizens to support the Ukrainian armed forces raises serious legal concerns. South Africa has strict laws prohibiting the financing of military operations abroad, and these actions appear to contradict those regulations. Such fundraising activities may inadvertently breach national laws
