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Baby Makes History At EU Ministers’ Meeting

A routine meeting of European Union ministers turned into a historic moment this week when Sweden’s Minister for Climate and the Environment arrived with an unexpected participant: her three-month-old son. The infant is believed to be the first baby ever to attend
June 28, 2026

Israel Rejects Withdrawal Until Hezbollah Disarms

Israel has ruled out withdrawing its military forces from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah lays down its weapons, hardening its position despite renewed regional calls for de-escalation following the recent ceasefire involving Iran and the United States. Government spokesperson David Mencer said Israeli
June 28, 2026

Hezbollah Declares Israel, U.S. Defeated

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has claimed that Israel and the United States failed to achieve their military objectives against Iran, arguing that Washington’s willingness to support a ceasefire reflects what he described as the collapse of their wartime strategy. Speaking during a
June 28, 2026

Uganda Crackdown Hits Prominent Democracy Advocates

Uganda has come under renewed scrutiny after security forces raided the homes of two of the country’s most prominent female democracy advocates, a move critics say reflects growing pressure on government critics as the country moves closer to another election cycle. The
June 28, 2026

Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections

Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the annual election of deputy mayors and deputy council chairpersons in a move aimed at improving stability, reducing public
June 27, 2026

Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm

 Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all public political rallies, citing intelligence reports and concerns over planned nationwide demonstrations. The decision, announced by Minister for
June 27, 2026

Iran Accuses U.S. Of Ceasefire Breach

Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply after Tehran accused Washington of violating the recently brokered ceasefire agreement by carrying out military strikes on Iranian military facilities, warning that the attacks threaten to unravel fragile efforts to stabilize the
June 27, 2026

The Minerals Powering The World’s Future

Long before the first electric vehicle rolled onto a highway or the phrase “green transition” entered global political speeches, Africa possessed one of the world’s greatest strategic advantages. Beneath its soil lay the minerals that would one day become indispensable to the
June 26, 2026

The Trillion-Dollar Race For Africa’s Future

When African leaders gather to discuss the continent’s future, the conversation often begins with infrastructure, industrialisation and economic growth. Yet beneath every ambitious development plan lies a more fundamental question—who will provide the capital to build Africa’s future, and under what conditions?
June 26, 2026

The Race To Control Africa’s Trade Future

As cargo vessels leave the ports of Mombasa, Durban, Lagos and Alexandria every day, they carry far more than containers filled with manufactured goods, agricultural products and minerals. They also carry the ambitions of a continent seeking a stronger place in the
June 26, 2026
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