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BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

The BRICS alliance is accelerating its expansion and deepening efforts to build alternative financial structures that could reshape global economic dynamics in 2026. With new members joining the bloc and discussions intensifying around non‑Western monetary frameworks, emerging economies — particularly in Africa
February 18, 2026

3 West African Military Leaders Meet To Form Alliance

The leaders of the three West African military governments are meeting together for the first time to cement an alliance created against opposition from neighboring countries Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. All three countries that now form the Alliance of Sahel States
July 7, 2024

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

In a tragic incident highlighting the perilous journey of migrants seeking refuge in Europe, Mauritanian coastguards have recovered the bodies of 89 individuals from a capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, originally carrying 170 people, mostly migrants from West Africa,
July 6, 2024

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide

Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
July 6, 2024

CAF Fines Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, $200,000 for ethical breaches but found insufficient evidence to pursue match-fixing allegations. CAF launched an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct last August after receiving “written
July 6, 2024

Putin and Orban Hold Talks on Ukraine Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the Kremlin for high-level discussions. Orban arrived in Russia on a working visit, and as the current President of the Council of the European Union, he is seeking to exchange views
July 6, 2024

Sudan Faces Catastrophic Famine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan is teetering on the edge of a catastrophic famine, with the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations sounding alarms about the dire situation. As the conflict between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages on, the humanitarian
July 5, 2024

Labour Party Wins UK Election in Landslide Victory

A  historic and dramatic night for British politics, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has secured a sweeping victory in the general election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat as results confirmed Labour’s dominance across
July 5, 2024
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