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Tanzania faces ICC dilemma amid US sanctions

The latest decision by the United States to impose sanctions on senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has renewed an important debate in Tanzania over the country’s relationship with the court and the broader implications of aligning itself with international
August 20, 2026

Utah Prosecutors File Charges in Charlie Kirk Killing

Authorities in Utah have charged Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a September 10 appearance at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors filed seven counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and use
September 17, 2025

Gunmen on Motorbikes Kill Villagers in Niger

Tragedy struck the village of Takoubatt in western Niger on Monday when armed men on motorcycles stormed a baptism ceremony, killing 22 civilians and leaving survivors in shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses reported that 15 people were gunned down during the baptism itself,
September 17, 2025

Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has once again captured global attention after breaking the Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. On Friday, September 12, 2025, Baci prepared a staggering 8,780 kilograms of the beloved West African
September 16, 2025

France Trial Highlights Debate Over Assisted Dying

Twelve elderly activists from the French group Ultime Liberté have appeared in court in Paris, facing charges for helping individuals access drugs used for euthanasia. The trial has drawn national attention as France continues to debate the legalization of assisted dying. The
September 16, 2025

Albania Appoints World’s First AI Minister

In a world first, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence system named Diella as a virtual government minister, tasked with overseeing public procurement. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Edi Rama, aims to tackle corruption and bring greater transparency to government contracts,
September 16, 2025

Medvedev Warns NATO No-Fly Zone Could Spark War

Tensions in Eastern Europe have reached a new high as former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that any attempt by NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine could be considered a direct act of war. His comments, shared on social media,
September 16, 2025

Rwanda and DRC Pursue U.S.-Backed Mineral Reforms

For years, the heart of Africa has been both blessed and burdened. Beneath the soil of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lie vast reserves of minerals that power modern life  cobalt for electric cars, tantalum for smartphones, lithium
September 16, 2025

Tanzania Weighs Gold And BRICS To Cut Western Financial Grip

As global powers tighten financial rules and reinforce dollar dominance, Tanzania faces renewed pressure to balance stability with sovereignty.  Economists warn that Western-imposed financial frameworks — from IMF conditionalities to new global tax regimes – risk narrowing the country’s economic policy space.
September 15, 2025
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