Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has approved a new bill seeking to reinstate the death penalty for crimes including treason, terrorism, and espionage, marking a significant shift in the country’s justice system. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala announced the development in a statement released on Thursday, emphasizing that the proposal…
Hundreds of residents in Mogadishu poured into the streets on Friday to protest remarks made by US President Donald Trump, who referred to Somali immigrants in the United States as “garbage.” Trump, speaking during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, claimed Somali Americans “contribute nothing” and declared, “We don’t want them…
FIFA has presented United States President Donald Trump with its inaugural peace prize, recognizing what the organization describes as his contributions toward promoting global peace. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Trump, who…
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has issued a stern warning to Tanzania, outlining specific conditions that the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan must meet to address serious concerns over human rights, civil liberties, and post-election violence. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, 2025, CMAG highlighted reported…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has called on officers to maintain professionalism, teamwork, and strict adherence to the law in their daily operations. The remarks were made during an unannounced visit to Kayole Police Station, part of the DIG’s ongoing initiative to evaluate service…
Tanzania’s police have officially banned planned rallies set for next week, citing concerns over public safety following a violent crackdown on protests after last month’s elections. The October 29 polls sparked days of unrest, with opposition supporters alleging that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote and engaged in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to deepen and diversify bilateral trade, signalling a renewed commitment to their longstanding strategic partnership despite mounting Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce its ties with Moscow. Putin, who arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day…
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a rare diplomatic gesture to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, accompanying him to the southwestern city of Chengdu in a move that underlines Beijing’s strategic focus on strengthening ties with Paris within the European Union. The high-profile visit, Macron’s fourth state trip to China,…
Sweden’s right-wing government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its international development strategy, discontinuing aid to four African countries and closing three embassies as part of a reallocation of resources aimed at increasing financial support for Ukraine. Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa confirmed on Friday that aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania,…
The United States is tightening its vetting process for H-1B visa applicants, requiring broader social media disclosure and increased scrutiny for those working in sensitive fields, including misinformation and disinformation. The U.S. Department of State announced Thursday that all H-1B applicants, along with their dependents, must make their social media…