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Russia is moving to broaden its diplomatic and people-to-people engagement in southern Africa by expanding visa-free travel agreements with several countries in the region, according to officials familiar with the policy direction. The proposed expansion would see Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has received reports indicating Iran has halted executions and killings of detained anti-government protesters, easing some international concerns over the fate of those arrested amid ongoing unrest. Speaking at the White House, Trump

Denmark has moved to firmly restate its position on Greenland after renewed remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the strategically important Arctic territory could be taken by force. Speaking after fresh diplomatic talks, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Copenhagen

United States President Donald Trump has said he has been assured by what he described as credible sources inside Iran that no protesters will be executed, a statement that comes at a time of heightened tension both within Iran and between Tehran

Uganda’s political atmosphere has grown more tense after the government ordered the suspension of several non-governmental organizations just days before the country’s general election. The decision, announced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, has sparked debate at home and drawn the attention of

Ugandans today, January 15, 2026, are heading to polling stations across the country in an election widely seen as one of the most decisive in the nation’s modern political history. From busy urban neighborhoods in the capital to distant rural communities, voters

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that Africa continues to shoulder a disproportionate share of the global climate crisis, despite contributing only a small fraction to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. His remarks have renewed calls for greater accountability from major polluting

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could take tough and unspecified action against Iran, as reports continue to emerge of protesters being killed during ongoing anti-government demonstrations across the country. The remarks have added to growing international pressure on Tehran,