governance

In a harrowing revelation that has sent shockwaves through the international community, the discovery of numerous bodies across both official and unofficial detention sites in Libya has highlighted a dark narrative of human rights violations. Reports of torture, enforced disappearances, and the specter of extrajudicial killings are emerging from the shadows, raising urgent questions about accountability and morality in a nation steeped in turmoil. For years, human rights organizations and the United Nations have suspected…

The Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has enacted a bold vision for regional justice. They recently unveiled plans to establish a Sahelian Criminal and Human Rights Court aimed at prosecuting offenses that transcend their borders. This initiative not only seeks to unify the legal frameworks of these three nations but also aspires to foster "an area of peace, security, and sustainable development." It’s a remarkable ambition, don’t you think? In articulating this goal, these nations are…

The State of Somalia: Reflections on Leadership and Future Directions The history of Somalia is not without its scars, bearing the weight of troubled times and painful misfortunes. It is a narrative marked by the early promise of one-person-one-vote elections, which spiraled into a military coup and years of dictatorship. The aftermath saw a violent civil war that dismantled the very fabric of the Somali state, leaving a legacy of instability and dependence on foreign aid and clan-based divisions. The toll…

In a striking revelation, Environment Watch, a revered non-governmental organization, has attributed the tragic loss of life during the recent floods in Mokwa, Niger State, to a failure in executing the Ministry of Works' 2025 Budget. The organization's critical stance toward Minister of Works David Umahi accuses him of procrastination in vital drainage and erosion control initiatives. Had these measures been timely and effectively implemented, would many lives have been spared? The deluge—precipitated by relentless…

A tragic bus accident in Kano State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of 22 athletes returning from the Nigerian National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. The vehicle, which was reportedly carrying over 30 passengers, veered off the Chiromawa Bridge along the busy Kano-Zaria expressway. It’s a grim reminder of the precarious nature of road travel in the region. Investigators suspect that driver fatigue and excessive speed played significant roles in this catastrophic incident. The harrowing images of the overturned bus…

Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Tinubu's administration has implemented a series of significant economic reforms. The removal of fuel subsidies, for instance, is intended to stabilize the economy, while efforts to reform foreign exchange regulations aim to encourage investment. However, these ambitious changes have been accompanied by soaring inflation, a devalued naira, and widespread public dissatisfaction, leading many to wonder: Are these measures truly in the best interest of the Nigerian people? In…

The landscape of South African politics underwent a seismic shift one year ago. In the wake of the national and provincial elections, no single party emerged with the definitive majority that has long characterized the nation's governance. The year 2024 will be remembered as a historic turning point; for the first time since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) found itself without its traditional parliamentary dominance. This unprecedented scenario paved the way for a coalition government,…

In an unsettling turn of events, the authorities at Roberts International Airport in Liberia were compelled to suspend all inbound flights after a private jet, tasked with transporting President Joseph Boakai, faced a frightening near-crash-landing situation. During its landing sequence, one of the jet’s tires reportedly blew out, forcing the aircraft to screech to an abrupt halt mid-runway. The Liberian airport authorities were swift to issue a statement regarding this alarming incident. They confirmed the details but…

The recent repatriation of stolen artifacts has garnered attention, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Egyptian embassy in Paris and the cooperation of French authorities. These invaluable pieces of history were poised for illegal sale, a fate they narrowly escaped. This incident is a testament to the tireless work being done on behalf of Egypt’s cultural heritage. It’s not just about returning physical objects; it’s about reclaiming a nation’s identity, woven into the very fabric of its history. Would you believe that,…

The Western Cape High Court delivered a harrowing verdict recently, sentencing Kelly Smith, the mother of six-year-old Joshlin, to life imprisonment. Alongside her, co-defendants Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn also received the same sentence. This chilling case took a tragic turn when Joshlin went missing from her home in Saldanha Bay in February 2024. In a poignant moment, the presiding judge ordered the names of all three convicts to be entered into the national Child Protection Register. This measure serves as a…