Jair Bolsonaro to Serve 27-Year Prison Sentence for Brazil Coup Plot
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year, three-month prison sentence for plotting a coup following his 2022 election defeat. Justice Alexandre de Moraes…
President Mahama Extends IGP’s Tenure by Two Years
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a two-year extension for Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, following a recommendation from the Police Council. The extension, effective from 28th December…
Asantehene Leads Final Peace Talks to Resolve Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis at Manhyia Palace
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to host the final phase of peace talks aimed at ending the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict. The decisive mediation sessions will take…
Tanzania Cancels Independence Day Celebrations to Address Unrest
Tanzania has called off its upcoming Independence Day celebrations, redirecting the budget to repair infrastructure damaged during violent post-election unrest. The decision was confirmed by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, who…
Cameroon Election Crisis Deepens as Opposition Leader Seeks Refuge in The Gambia
Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary has surfaced in The Gambia after fleeing his home country over fears for his safety, according to a statement from Gambian authorities. Tchiroma Bakary,…
Australia Cancels Visa of South African Man Linked to Neo-Nazi Rally in Sydney
Australia has revoked the visa of a South African national who was spotted participating in a neo-Nazi rally outside the New South Wales Parliament earlier this month. The man, identified…
Trump Eases Food Prices: The New Executive Order Explained
US President Donald Trump has moved to ease pressure on rising food prices by signing an executive order that lifts tariffs on a wide range of imported food items —…
Trump’s Legal Battle with the BBC: What You Need to Know
US President Donald Trump says he intends to take legal action against the BBC following an edited segment of his 6 January 2021 speech that aired on the Panorama programme.…
Tanzania Orders Inquiry Into Election Unrest as President Samia Calls for Leniency in Treason Cases
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered an official investigation into the deadly unrest that erupted during the country’s election week, following mounting accusations that authorities violently suppressed unprecedented youth-led…
President Salva Kiir Fires Vice President Amid Growing Political Tensions
In a dramatic political shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, a key ally once seen as his potential successor. The surprise decision, announced…