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The latest Britain says it will launch its biggest overhaul of asylum policy in modern times, drawing on Denmark’s tougher model as the Labour government seeks to curb small-boat crossings and undercut populist pressure. The Home Office said it will revoke the statutory duty to provide housing and weekly allowances for certain applicants, targeting people who can work but do not, and those who break the law. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who argues the pace and scale of migration is straining communities, will set out…

Tragedy Strikes Amid Recruitment Drive in Accra In a devastating turn of events, at least six individuals lost their lives in a stampede at a sports stadium in Accra during a Ghanaian Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. As the day was meant to represent opportunity for many, it quickly spiraled into chaos, reflecting the urgent need for safety protocols and effective crowd management. The Onset of Tragedy The scene at the stadium was one of eager anticipation, yet it transformed into tragedy when a surge of…

Students abducted, beaten and dumped 120km away — a fresh front in Zimbabwe’s political crackdown Two student activists from Chinhoyi University of Technology — Marlvin Saint Madanda and Lindon Zanga — were abducted in broad daylight during Students Representative Council (SRC) campaign activity and later found injured and incapacitated 120 kilometres away, in Shamva. The incident, condemned by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has reopened raw questions about the targeting of youth activists, the politicisation of campus…

What happened The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump after editing his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama episode in a way the broadcaster says was an "error of judgement." The programme — Trump: A Second Chance? — has been removed from the BBC website and a retraction published on its page. The BBC said excerpts from different parts of the speech were shown together in one sequence and apologised to President Trump for that editing. The Panorama episode will not be rebroadcast "in this form" on any BBC…

Cyberattack on Somalia’s E-Visa System May Have Exposed Data of at Least 35,000, U.S. Embassy Says MOGADISHU, Somalia — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia warned Wednesday that cybercriminals may have penetrated the Somali government’s electronic visa (E‑Visa) system, potentially exposing personal information belonging to thousands of applicants. What the embassy reported The embassy said multiple reliable sources confirmed on Nov. 11, 2025, that the system may have been compromised and that records for at least 35,000 visa…

Somali president holds consultation with leading Quran scholar in Mogadishu Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met prominent Quran reciter and scholar Sheikh Abdirashid Sheikh Ali Sufi in Mogadishu on Friday, in what Villa Somalia called an important consultation and information-sharing session. The discussions focused on mobilizing public awareness around national priorities and strengthening the role of religious leaders in peace-building. The meeting underscored the government’s outreach to clerics as it pursues…

Tensions Rise as Nigerian Minister Confronts Army Officer: A Deep Dive into Power Dynamics A viral video capturing a heated exchange between Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, and Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, a junior army officer, has ignited discussions about authority, accountability, and public conduct among leaders. The incident, which revolves around a disputed plot of land, raises questions not only about the individuals involved but also about the broader implications for governance in…

South Africa tightens its inflation anchor — a test of credibility for monetary and fiscal policy South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank have agreed on a new inflation objective: a 3% target with a one percentage point tolerance band. That shifts the nominal anchor to 3% (effectively a 2–4% acceptable range), and — according to reporting — is part of a fragile compromise between the Government of National Unity and the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement after three failed attempts to pass the…

Overview: Global emissions climb as 1.5C window narrows The latest Global Carbon Budget warns that carbon dioxide from fossil fuels is poised to reach a fresh peak in 2025, and that the remaining CO2 allowance to keep warming below 1.5C is vanishing fast. Scientists say current levels of emissions make meeting the Paris Agreement’s most ambitious goal effectively out of reach without unprecedented rapid action. Fossil CO2 emissions are projected to be about 1.1% higher in 2025 than in 2024, despite rapid deployment of…

Somalia faces a growth squeeze as international aid ebb slows recovery Somalia’s recent economic gains now face a stark test: a sharp drop in development assistance from major donors that, according to the country’s finance minister, has reduced projected growth from roughly 4% in 2024 to nearly 1% in 2025. That slowdown is not simply a statistical wobble. It is a signal that Somalia’s fragile, donor-dependent development model is colliding with new global priorities and domestic limits to revenue generation. From aid-led…