A 22-year-old Afghan woman, reportedly running a taekwondo gym for girls, has been released after spending 13 days in jail, a spokesman for the Taliban’s Supreme Court confirmed. Detention Over “Violations” The woman, identified as Khadija Ahmadzada, was detained near the western city of Herat for alleged violations of rules…
A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela, ruling that the agency lacked legal grounds to intervene. Supreme Court of Appeal Decision The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the South African Heritage…
Algeria’s Senate has demanded revisions to a landmark law declaring France’s 1830–1962 colonization a crime, creating legislative discord just weeks after the lower house unanimously passed the bill. Legislative Disagreement On December 24, Algeria’s lower house voted to classify colonization as a crime with “legal responsibility,” while also demanding an…
The African Union (AU) has announced the lifting of sanctions on Guinea, imposed after the 2021 coup, citing what it described as the “successful organisation of the presidential election” held in December 2025. AU’s Statement In a communiqué, the Union praised the “positive steps taken in the implementation of the…
Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has threatened to sue former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks linking him to a multi-billion-shilling residential project in Nairobi’s Parklands area. Gachagua’s Allegations Speaking during an interview with Northern Kenya media on Thursday evening, Gachagua launched a blistering attack on Governor Khalif, alleging that…
President William Ruto has nominated Dr. Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, for appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The announcement was made in a communiqué issued on Friday by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who…
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has urged calm and reaffirmed the strength of African fraternity following the dramatic conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal. A Final Overshadowed by Controversy The match, played in Morocco, ended in a 1–0 victory for Senegal after extra time,…
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has confirmed that the country will temporarily step back from its G20 engagements during the United States presidency of the grouping, describing the move as a “temporary setback.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Thursday, Godongwana explained that the decision…
In a significant diplomatic maneuver, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a late-night meeting on Thursday with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. The talks coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announcement that peace proposals are “nearly ready,” setting the stage for critical…
Fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico may face visa hurdles, but a newly launched system aims to ease the process. Introducing Fifa Pass The Fifa Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (Fifa Pass), announced by US President Donald Trump in November 2025,…