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Pezeshkian Urges BRICS To Reduce Reliance On US Dollar

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on BRICS member states to accelerate the use of national currencies in international trade, arguing that greater financial diversification would help protect member economies from sanctions, political pressure and disruptions to global trade. Speaking at the
September 12, 2026

Ugandan Candidate Sparks Debate Over Language Policy

A heated debate has erupted in Uganda’s political arena after presidential aspirant Mubarak Munyagwa pledged to abolish Swahili from the country’s national framework if elected, proposing instead that French be introduced as the second official language alongside English. The statement, made during
October 1, 2025

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris Hotel

French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was discovered outside a high-rise hotel in Paris on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the 58-year-old diplomat had been
October 1, 2025

Congo Court Sentences Kabila to Death in Absentia

A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of multiple grave offenses including treason, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and murder. The verdict, delivered on September 30,
October 1, 2025

Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Violent Unrest

 Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of his government after days of violent protests that left at least 22 people dead, according to the United Nations. The announcement came during a televised address Monday night, where Rajoelina confirmed the dismissal of
September 30, 2025

Kenya Rescues Citizens Forced Into Russian Military

 Kenya has successfully secured the release of three of its nationals who were taken to Russia under false pretenses and coerced into joining the country’s military. Officials confirmed that two men and one woman are now safe and are making their way
September 30, 2025

Kenyan Opposition Leaders Unite Ahead of 2027 Election

The political winds in Kenya appear to be shifting as the country’s main opposition figures rally behind a shared commitment: to present a single candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. At a charged gathering in Nairobi’s Ufungamano House,
September 27, 2025

World Leaders Rally for Peace Amid Sudan Crisis

When presidents, diplomats, and humanitarian chiefs gathered in New York for the annual United Nations summit, one subject carried a heavy urgency—Sudan. What began as a power struggle has spiraled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophes, leaving millions of lives
September 27, 2025
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