Senegal constitutional body overturns presidential vote delay

  Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month’s presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African…

Ghana’s president sacks finance minister in major cabinet reshuffle

  Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet — a move that has affected over 20 ministers. Ken Ofori-Atta, minister of finance, was among those replaced,…

We won’t go back to ECOWAS – Niger

  The head of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc, Economic Community of West…

Senegal parliament postpones presidential election to December 15

  Senegal’s parliament on Monday voted in support of the postponement of the February 25 presidential election to December 15. Macky Sall, president of Senegal, had earlier postponed the election…

China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter

  China’s global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world’s biggest vehicle exporter last year, official data confirmed Wednesday. Japanese giants such as Toyota and Nissan…

Three US Troops Killed In Jordan, Biden Vows Reprisal

  A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account.…

DeSantis Suspends Campaign, Backs Trump To Be Republican Nominee

  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday, saying he would throw his support behind frontrunner Donald Trump.   In a video posted…

US Judge Sentences Man Who Attacked Him In Court

  30-year-old Deobra Delone Redden, who attacked a judge after being convicted in connection with a baseball bat attack has been sentenced to prison by the same judge. According to…

Three ministers, 4 governors disqualified for fraud, violence in DR Congo election

  Three ministers and four governors have been disqualified from last month’s election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, because of fraud and violence. They are among 82 candidates excluded…

Four Dead, 40 Hospitalised In Tunisia Alcohol Poisoning

  Four people have been killed and 40 hospitalised after consuming tainted alcohol in southern Tunisia, an official said. An inquiry has been opened and the person who supplied the…

Japan Quake Death Toll Rises To 94 With 222 Missing

  Hampered by bad weather and damaged roads, Japanese rescuers searched Friday for 222 people still missing four days after a devastating earthquake as the death toll approached 100. Two…

US Strike Kills Pro-Iran Commander In Iraq

  A US strike in Baghdad on Thursday killed a pro-Iran military commander, the Pentagon said, with Al-Hashed al-Shaabi ex-paramilitaries saying it hit one of their headquarters. An Iraqi security…

Harvard president resigns amidst plagiarism, anti-semitism allegations

  The President of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, resigned on Tuesday after coming under attack for her handling of anti-Semitism during protests over Gaza, as well as allegations that she…

UPDATED: Five Dead In Japan Plane Collision

  Five people on board a coast guard aircraft died after a runway collision with a Japan Airlines plane at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, the Japanese transport minister said.…

At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake

  Japanese rescuers battled the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday to find survivors of a New Year’s Day earthquake that killed at least 48 people and caused widespread destruction. The…