U.S. Collaborates with Allies to Resolve Sudan Crisis
A Turning Point in Sudan: The Battle for Al-Fashir
In the heart of a conflict-ridden Sudan, the recent fall of Al-Fashir marks yet another tragic chapter in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions since its eruption in April 2023. As the city, formerly the army's last stronghold in Darfur, succumbs to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the international community scrambles to respond.
The Global Response
On Tuesday, the White House emphasized its commitment to ending the ongoing…
Hassan Inaugurated Amid Election Controversy While SADC Criticizes
A Nation in Tension: Tanzania Post-Election Challenges
In the wake of a contentious and turbulent election, Tanzanians find themselves grappling with questions about their nation’s democratic future. The recent election saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan secure what official counts describe as a landslide victory, but the cloud of controversy and allegations of misconduct looms large over her administration.
Triumph Amid Turmoil
President Hassan, 65, was sworn in for her first elected term at a solemn ceremony in Dodoma,…
Former President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor After Landing in Tokyo
Trump’s Asia swing seeks a truce — and perhaps a headline-grabbing handshake
In a carefully choreographed arrival that mixed pomp with negotiating urgency, US President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo on the latest leg of a five-day tour of Asia that officials hope will yield a pause, if not a full settlement, in the bruising trade fight with China.
Wearing a gold tie and blue suit, Trump offered the kind of broad-shouldered pageantry that has marked his foreign trips — fist pumps on the tarmac, a helicopter lift for a…
Germany halts deportation of Somali national amid legal, humanitarian concerns
Germany’s decision to block deportation of a Somali man exposes a fraught crossroads of public safety, mental health and migration policy
When bystanders on a Würzburg street rushed toward a man who had just stabbed three women in 2021, one witness later recalled the chilling image of an elderly woman crumpling while shielding her 11‑year‑old grandson. Others said the assailant invoked the words “Allahu Akbar” as officers moved in. The man, identified by authorities as Abdirahman Jibril, was shot and subdued by police and…
Somalia’s Prime Minister Launches Internet Governance Forum to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Somalia Bets on Bandwidth: What a National Internet Forum Signals About the Country’s Future
In Mogadishu this week, the bustle inside a government hall felt different from the city’s usual political hum. Laptops were open, notepads filled quickly, and the talk drifted easily from spectrum policy to satellite dishes. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre took the podium to open the Somalia Internet Governance Forum 2025—the third edition of an event that, on the surface, is just another policy gathering. But beneath the acronyms…
Boakai’s Dismissal of Key Liberian Officials Sparks Concern
Political Shifts in Liberia: A Changing Landscape Under President Boakai
In a dramatic turn of events, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has reshaped the government's landscape by dismissing senior officials, sparking a wave of uncertainty among cabinet members and agency heads. This unexpected upheaval has not only alarmed those directly affected but has also raised broader questions about the direction of Boakai’s presidency. As the dust settles, the political implications of these moves could resonate far beyond the…
Cameroon Opposition Chief Escapes Amid UN Appeals for Serenity
Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon
The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…
Egypt Unveils Grand Egyptian Museum Next to Giza Pyramids
A new citadel of memory rises beside the Great Pyramid
Just a short walk from the ancient silhouette of Khufu, a modern glass-and-stone landmark opened its doors to the public this week: the Grand Egyptian Museum, known simply as GEM. With room for some 100,000 objects spanning roughly 7,000 years of history, the complex is being presented not only as the world’s largest archaeological museum but as a statement of national pride and a fresh engine for tourism.
The building’s broad terraces and sunlit atrium create a…
Peace Protects Health: Deadly Cholera Surge Mostly Preventable
Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again
"Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies.
The warning is not abstract.…
Former President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor After Landing in Tokyo
Trump’s Asia swing seeks a truce — and perhaps a headline-grabbing handshake
In a carefully choreographed arrival that mixed pomp with negotiating urgency, US President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo on the latest leg of a five-day tour of Asia that officials hope will yield a pause, if not a full settlement, in the bruising trade fight with China.
Wearing a gold tie and blue suit, Trump offered the kind of broad-shouldered pageantry that has marked his foreign trips — fist pumps on the tarmac, a helicopter lift for a…