World
Democrats Face Uncertainty After Senate Upheaval
What began as an unlikely political rise for a Maine oyster farmer — a Marine Corps veteran whose worldview was shaped by Irish history lessons in high school — has now turned…
Senate
World
Gunshots reported at Philippine Senate as politician evades ICC warrant
Gunfire shattered the calm at the Philippine Senate on Tuesday, forcing senators to shelter in their offices as a lawmaker…
Somalia
Somalia Senate Speaker Accuses Government Institutions of Failing to Uphold the Law
MOGADISHU, April 26 – Somalia’s upper chamber speaker has returned to the political spotlight with a blistering attack on state…
West-Africa
Nigerian Senate Approves $6 Billion Loan Request from Government
In a decisive move, the House of Representatives has greenlit President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a substantial external loan totaling…
World
US Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers in 53-47 vote as conflict widens The U.S. Senate on Thursday…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Senate Revises Electoral Law – New Conditions Imposed
The Electoral Act: Embracing Electronic Transmission of Results The recently amended Electoral Act marks a significant shift in the electoral…
World
U.S. Senate defies Trump on Venezuela with war powers vote
Senate advances bipartisan bid to curb Trump’s military actions in Venezuela after Maduro capture WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday…
West-Africa
Nigerian Senate Advances Legislation for Death Penalty Against Kidnappers and Backers
Nigeria’s Senate Moves to Tackle Escalating Kidnapping Crisis The Nigerian Senate is taking a bold step toward combating the country’s…
Somalia
Somali Senate Approves Members of the National Human Rights Commission
Somalia’s Upper House approves national human rights commissioners Somalia’s Upper House has approved the appointment of nine commissioners to the…
World
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown, Reopen Agencies
Senate ends longest US government shutdown with 60-40 vote, but many questions remain The US Senate on Monday approved a…
Southern-Africa
U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing
When a partisan writer sits before the Senate: what a contested ambassadorial pick says about U.S.–South Africa ties Leo Brent…
