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Politics

Canada and India Name New Ambassadors, Indicating Easing of Diplomatic Strains

In a notable diplomatic shift, Canada and India have appointed new high commissioners to each other’s countries, indicating a recovery in their relations...

Politics

South African politician Julius Malema convicted of hate speech for remarks made during a controversial rally in 2022.

South African politician Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was found guilty of hate speech by the Western Cape Equality...

Metro

UN Report Highlights Worrying Increase in Food Insecurity in Africa Amid Global Progress

A recent United Nations report reveals a significant worsening of food insecurity in Africa, despite global improvements. As of 2024, over 1 billion...

Politics

Exploring Uganda, the East African Country Preparing for the Deportation of Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 30-year-old Salvadoran living in Maryland, is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and faces deportation to...

Metro

South Africa rejects U.S. human rights report as ‘seriously flawed’

South Africa has strongly criticized a recent human rights report from the U.S. State Department, describing it as “inaccurate and deeply flawed.” Released...

Crime & conflict

Major Interpol Operation Arrests 1,200 Individuals and Seizes $100 Million in Africa-Wide Cybercrime Initiative

In a landmark operation from June to August 2025, Interpol conducted a significant cybercrime crackdown across Africa known as Operation Serengeti 2.0, leading...

Crime & conflict

South Africa summons Eswatini envoy over US deportation of five criminals

United States deported five individuals to Eswatini, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, under a controversial third-country agreement. These individuals, originating from Vietnam,...

Entertainment

Ayra Starr and Tyla Confirmed as Performers for 2025 Global Citizen Festival

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place on September 27 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City, featuring...

Crime & conflict

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has killed at least 54 civilians and eight soldiers in northern Togo this year

In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...

Entertainment

Experts Discuss Highlife Music’s Identity Crisis and Future Evolution

Highlife music, a cornerstone of Ghanaian culture since the early 20th century, is currently navigating a complex identity crisis. This genre, which seamlessly...