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Politics

Voting Begins in Malawi Elections Amid Economic Challenges in Southern Africa

Malawi is conducting national elections on September 16, 2025, amidst severe economic challenges, including soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and a deepening cost-of-living crisis....

Economy

Merz’s Economic Commitments Face Harsh Reality

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who took office in May 2025, faces increasing criticism regarding his economic reforms. Despite launching a €500 billion infrastructure...

World

Milei’s Promise to Reject Funding for Argentine Public Hospitals Could Lead to Midterm Backlash

Argentine President Javier Milei’s decision to veto increased funding for public hospitals has led to significant public discontent, potentially jeopardizing his political standing...

Economy

European Hedge Funds Attract Investors as They Shift Away from the US, Reports BNP Paribas

Investors are increasingly leaning towards European hedge funds, as highlighted in a recent BNP Paribas survey that revealed 37% of investors allocated capital...

World

South Africa Orders a Report on Inequality for G20 Summit

South Africa, currently holding the rotating presidency of the G20, is set to present a significant report on global wealth inequality at the...

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

Europe urgently requires a solution for the ‘Brussels flaw’.

European policymakers are increasingly expressing concern over the “Brussels defect,” which denotes the European Union’s reliance on market-based regulation and multilateralism for global...

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...

World

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Plans to Sue Following Trump’s Dismissal

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has announced her intention to sue President Donald Trump after he attempted to remove her from her position...