The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that discussions with Zambia regarding a new loan program could commence in April, though any agreement is not expected until after the country’s general elections in August. Zambia’s previous IMF program, a $1.7 billion facility agreed in 2022, concluded in January. The…
A recent United Nations inquiry has found that Uganda assisted South Sudan in carrying out airstrikes last year that killed and severely burned civilians, predominantly affecting Nuer communities in opposition-controlled areas. The U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said the joint aerial bombardments “targeted civilian-populated areas predominantly affecting…
Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to exchange 500 prisoners of war (POWs) each by Friday, even as broader peace negotiations remain stalled. On Thursday, 200 Russian POWs were released as part of the agreement, with Kyiv confirming the return of the same number of Ukrainian fighters. The remaining captives are…
James Swan has been appointed to lead the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a significant leadership change at a critical time for security operations in the region. The appointment was announced Thursday by António Guterres, who confirmed that Swan will take over leadership of…
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami CF teammates were honored at the White House on Thursday by Donald Trump following the club’s victory in the MLS Cup last season. The Major League Soccer champions secured the title after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with Messi playing a pivotal role throughout…
Authorities in Cape Town are facing growing criticism over plans to construct a safety wall along a major highway connecting the city centre to the airport, a project intended to curb violent crime but which critics say exposes deeper social divisions in South Africa. The project, part of the N2…
The government of Indonesia has announced a sweeping new regulation that will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, as part of efforts to protect minors from online risks. The policy was confirmed Friday by Meutya Hafid, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs,…
Authorities in Libya have ordered the arrest of three suspects linked to the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, according to a statement released Thursday by the country’s public prosecutor’s office. Investigators said they had identified three individuals believed to be involved in the killing and had determined when and where…
Burkina Faso has appointed experienced Franco-Comorian tactician Abdou Amir as the new head coach of its men’s national football team, tasking him with guiding the Stallions to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament. The 53-year-old coach was officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Burkinabè Football Federation, which…
Tom Erdimi, Chad’s Minister of Higher Education, has resigned from his position after serving in the role since 2022, according to an official government statement released on March 5, 2026. The announcement was made through a communiqué signed by Allah-Maye Halina, Prime Minister of Chad, confirming that Erdimi stepped down…