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Global Leaders Commit to Recognise 160 Million Hectares

World leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil this week ahead of COP30 to announce a groundbreaking pledge to secure the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across tropical forest nations. The new initiative, known as the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC),
November 13, 2025

Putin Defiant as U.S. Sanctions Tighten Pressure on Russia

In a strongly worded statement from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be swayed by what he described as “unfriendly acts” from the United States or any other nation. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to impose fresh sanctions targeting
October 24, 2025

Rwanda Welcomes 277 Citizens Returning Home Voluntarily

277 Rwandan nationals have returned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking another chapter in the ongoing regional effort to support voluntary repatriation and peace in the Great Lakes region. The return, which took place through the Grande Barrière
October 23, 2025

Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election

With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic
October 22, 2025

 Kenya’s Highest Honour Bestowed Upon Raila Odinga

Kenya came together in a rare moment of unity and reflection as President William Ruto posthumously awarded former Prime Minister Raila Odinga The nation’s highest civilian decoration  the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.)  during the 2025 Mashujaa Day
October 22, 2025

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, a seasoned conservative politician often compared to Margaret Thatcher, has made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The 64-year-old leader, who recently won the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership
October 21, 2025

Youth-Led Protests Trigger Madagascar Military Takeover

Madagascar is facing a new political chapter after widespread youth-led protests over water and electricity shortages escalated into a military takeover, forcing President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The demonstrations, organized primarily by Gen Z activists, reflect deep-seated frustrations among the
October 21, 2025

Police Disperse Protest Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Security forces in Nigeria clashed with demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, organized under the banner #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, had been planned to start
October 20, 2025