United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the exclusion of Africa from permanent membership of the Security Council “indefensible,” urging urgent reform of global power structures. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the communication section of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Addressing the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Mr…
The number of British troops deployed to Norway would double over the next three years as part of efforts to strengthen defences in the Arctic and High North against Russia. Defence Secretary, John Healey, has announced this on Wednesday. During a visit to Royal Marines at Camp Viking in Northern Norway, Healey pledged to increase…
The Zimbabwean community in South Africa has condemned the brutal killing of a Nigerian, Mr Emeka Uzor, in Windsor, Randburg, Johannesburg. The community, known as the Union of Zimbabweans in South Africa (UZISA), condemned the killing in a joint statement with the Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA) issued on Wednesday. Similarly, the Economic Freedom…
Several European Union leaders, including German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and French President, Emmanuel Macron, are travelling to Belgian port city of Antwerp to outline proposals aimed at strengthening Europe’s struggling competitiveness. The European Industry Summit on Wednesday is expected to bring together around 400 representatives from a range of sectors. European Commission President, Ursula von…
Rwanda has made significant progress toward eliminating cervical cancer by 2027, official data released on Tuesday showed. Data from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), presented at a national cancer symposium in the capital Kigali, indicated that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among girls by age 15 has reached 90 per cent. Screening coverage for women…
Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida Golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump is set to be sentenced. The incident happened less than two months before the 2024 U.S. election that returned Trump to the presidency. Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen…
Fiji will host the 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from 9–12 February at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. The theme is “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future.” Around 150 delegates, including attorneys general, justice ministers, and solicitors general from 56 Commonwealth countries,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue Grammys host, Trevor Noah after a joke he made about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on stage. Trump blasted the comedian as a “total loser,” adding: “It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for…
President Donald Trump has played down worries about the weakening U.S. dollar, saying the currency is performing “great” even as markets showed signs of concern. Asked whether the recent fall in the dollar troubled him, Trump responded dismissively, pointing broadly to U.S. business activity but offering no specific evidence to support his view. His comments…
The United Nations has called for restraint amid growing international concern over the risk of war between the United States and Iran following renewed military threats and warnings. UN Secretary General António Guterres urged all parties to avoid actions that could inflame tensions, saying disputes involving Iran should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. Speaking…
