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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

markdown Sudan on the Brink: A Fragile Hope for Peace Amidst a Storm of Conflict The dust of conflict in Sudan, which has by now swept across the nation like an unrelenting storm since April 2023, sees a flicker of hope with the latest move from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On a tense Thursday, the RSF announced acceptance of a U.S.-proposed humanitarian ceasefire, lighting a tentative pathway toward respite for a weary nation. "In response to the aspirations and interests of the Sudanese people, the…

Five Breakfast Mistakes That Could Undermine Your Weight Loss Goals After 40 As we age, maintaining our health and fitness can feel like navigating a tricky maze. One moment we’re breezing through life, and the next, we realize our bodies have transformed, bringing with it pesky changes in metabolism, energy levels, and yes—weight management. The nuances of healthy eating become even more critical after 40, particularly when it comes to the first meal of the day: breakfast. With insights from nutrition expert Sarah Garone,…

Five Breakfast Mistakes That Could Undermine Your Weight Loss Goals After 40 As we age, maintaining our health and fitness can feel like navigating a tricky maze. One moment we’re breezing through life, and the next, we realize our bodies have transformed, bringing with it pesky changes in metabolism, energy levels, and yes—weight management. The nuances of healthy eating become even more critical after 40, particularly when it comes to the first meal of the day: breakfast. With insights from nutrition expert Sarah Garone,…

Puntland State’s Denial, Somalia’s Dilemma: What the Bosaso Flights Say About a Region in Transit What was said — and what was denied Last week’s exchange in Somalia’s Upper House has exposed more than a question about a few flights. It highlighted the fragility of authority in a country where federal and regional powers overlap, and where rumours can take on geopolitical weight. Somalia’s defense minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, told senators that planes leaving Bosaso in Puntland State had been “transporting items to Chad,…

Somalia says 49 al-Shabab fighters killed in Lower Shabelle strikes; residents report powerful blasts near Afgoye Government cites operation with intelligence service and international partners; U.S. military says it did not participate MOGADISHU — Somalia’s government said Wednesday its forces killed at least 49 al-Shabab fighters in a late-night operation targeting militant positions in the Lower Shabelle region, a longtime redoubt of the al-Qaida-linked group. The strikes rattled communities northwest of the capital,…