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[ad_1] The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM), and the West African Elders Forum have expressed concern over a coup d’état announced by Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces following the presidential and legislative elections held on November 23, 2025. In a joint statement, they commended the people of Guinea-Bissau for their…
[ad_1] China’s establishment of its first political school in Africa has sparked considerable debate, particularly regarding its potential impact on African democracy. Here are some key considerations and the possible adverse effects: Promotion of Authoritarian Models Political Influence: The political school may promote the Chinese model of governance, which emphasizes centralized authority, state control…
[ad_1] The Ghanaian community in Manchester is reeling in shock and grief after a brutal triple stabbing left one woman dead and two others fighting for their lives. The deceased Alberta Obinim, a 43-year-old mother and devoted church member, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Elder Joshua, a respected community leader, and a…
[ad_1] Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has given her endorsement to Kamala Harris for the U.S. Presidency. She expressed her excitement and support, stating, “As a dual citizen of both the US and Ghana… I couldn’t be more excited for Kamala Harris as she embarks on the…
[ad_1] Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to quit and collapse the governing coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden on Friday. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said they were opposed to striking any deal before Hamas was destroyed.But…
[ad_1] South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is under growing pressure after leading the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to its worst election result in 30 years, forcing it to share power. With almost all the votes in from Wednesday’s poll, the ANC is on 40% – down from 58% at the previous election. This is…
A Jewish American Biden political appointee resigned from her post at the Interior Department on Wednesday, saying she could no longer work for the administration because of President Biden’s continued support of Israel’s war in Gaza. Lily Greenberg Call, special assistant to the chief of staff in the Interior Department, cited her Jewish upbringing and…
[ad_1] The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine says it was a “huge shock” after an “incredibly tough couple of months”. But she sent a positive message, saying: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” Details of the cancer…
[ad_1] Despite mounting atrocities in Gaza, the U.N Security Council remains deadlocked. Russia and China on Friday (Mar. 22) vetoed a U.S. resolution that determined the imperative of an immediate and sustained cease-fire”. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favour and three against, including Algeria, the Arab representative on the…
[ad_1] Algeria will hold its presidential election on Sept. 7, giving President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he decide to seek a second term leading the oil-rich North African nation. The presidency announced the date in a statement Thursday after meeting with a group that included high-ranking members of Parliament and…
