Uganda Election Chief Says He Has Received Threats Over Results Declaration
Uganda’s electoral commission chairman, Simon Byabakama, says he has received threats warning him against declaring certain presidential candidates winners following Thursday’s general election. Speaking to the BBC at the Electoral…
Over 200 Suspected Bandits Killed in Major Nigerian Security Operation – Officials
More than 200 suspected members of an armed kidnapping gang have been killed during an ongoing security operation in central Nigeria, according to Kogi State authorities. The large-scale offensive, which…
China Posts Record $1.19tn Trade Surplus Despite Trump Tariffs
China has announced a record-breaking trade surplus for 2025, defying expectations that United States tariffs under President Donald Trump would significantly slow its export-driven economy. According to figures released by…
No Power, No Water and –19°C: Kyiv Pleads for Relief as Russian Strikes Deepen Winter Crisis
As snow falls steadily on the outskirts of Kyiv, two blue-and-white railway carriages sit idling at a suburban station. They are not heading anywhere, but for dozens of residents left…
Greenlanders Brace for Summit That Could Shape the Arctic’s Future
Greenlanders are anxiously awaiting a high-stakes meeting in Washington that could determine not only the future of the world’s largest island but also the balance of power in the Arctic.…
Canada’s Mark Carney Walks Diplomatic Tightrope on High-Stakes China Visit
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to China on a critical visit aimed at rebuilding relations with Beijing while carefully managing the risks such engagement could pose to Canada’s…
Referee and Student Among Hundreds Killed as Iran Protests Turn Deadly
A young football referee and a university student are among the hundreds of people reported killed during Iran’s latest wave of nationwide protests, according to human rights groups and eyewitness…
From Term Limits Critic to Seventh-Term Bidder: Museveni’s Grip on Power in Uganda
Yoweri Museveni once openly criticised African leaders who clung to power for too long, but nearly four decades after taking office, Uganda’s long-serving president is now seeking a seventh term.…
President John Mahama Enhances Police Capacity with Vehicle Handover
Strengthening Police Operations President John Mahama has recently made a significant contribution to the Ghana Police Service by handing over 100 Nissan pickup vehicles. This initiative is a critical part…
Two Robbery Suspects Convicted and Sentenced to Prison After Robbery Incident in Obuasi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has successfully secured convictions for two robbery suspects following a trial at the Bekwai Circuit Court. The convicts, identified as Francis Oppong (Kwame Abuu)…