Israeli Air Strikes Kill Five, Including Two Children, at Displacement Tents Near Khan Younis
Five Palestinians — among them two young boys — were killed on Wednesday after Israeli air strikes hit tents sheltering displaced families west of Khan Younis, health workers at the…
Kenyan MPs Accuse British Troops of Years of Abuse, Killings and Environmental Harm
Kenya’s Parliament has levelled serious accusations against British soldiers stationed in the country, alleging decades of sexual abuse, unlawful killings, environmental damage and human rights violations linked to military training…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits as Mass Kidnappings Intensify Nationwide
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an announcement from the presidency. His resignation comes at a…
Zambian-American Influencer Jailed 18 Months After Admitting to Online Hate Speech Against President
A Zambian-American social media personality has been handed an 18-month prison sentence for hate speech after admitting to making offensive online comments about Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema. Ethel Chisono Edwards…
Hegseth Says He Saw No Survivors Before Controversial Second Strike on Drug Boat
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says he did not personally witness any survivors before a second deadly strike was launched on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean — an…
Ghana to Launch Free Primary Healthcare in 2026 Under New GH¢1.5bn Plan
The government has unveiled a bold plan to make primary healthcare free for all Ghanaians starting in 2026, backed by a GH¢1.5 billion allocation in the national budget. Health Minister…
Putin Set for High-Stakes Moscow Talks With Trump Envoys as Ukraine Peace Push Intensifies
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, in what could become the most significant diplomatic engagement yet in efforts to…
White House Confirms US Navy Commander Ordered Second Strike on Venezuelan Boat, Sparks Legal Questions
The White House has confirmed that a senior US Navy commander authorised a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel — a decision now under scrutiny in Washington. Press…
Zambia’s Toxic Mine Disaster Sparks Battle Over Accountability as China Faces Scrutiny
When the mine dam gave way, Lamec already had misgivings about safety at the Chinese-operated copper site in northern Zambia. He says damaged protective gear often goes unreplaced, forcing workers…
UK Slams Severe Delays After Gaza Aid Tents Take Over a Year to Arrive
The UK government has sharply criticised the prolonged delays in getting humanitarian aid into Gaza, after more than 1,100 UK-funded tents took over 12 months to enter the territory despite…