Indonesia has posthumously named former president Suharto as a national hero, a move that has ignited sharp criticism from rights groups, academics, and civil society. The announcement was made during a National Hero Day ceremony on Monday, presided over by President Prabowo Subianto Suharto’s former son-in-law. In a decree read…
President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks directing police to “shoot protesters in the leg” during the anti-government demonstrations that rocked Kenya in mid-2025. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, the President maintained that his comments were consistent with the law, which permits the use of reasonable…
Libyan authorities have announced the detention of Education Minister Ali al-Abed on charges of negligence in connection with a nationwide school textbook shortage that has sparked widespread public outrage. In a statement issued on Saturday night, the Office of the Prosecutor General confirmed that both Minister al-Abed and the head…
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has issued a strong message to political leaders, urging them to channel public resources into improving the country’s healthcare system instead of seeking treatment abroad. Through a series of Instagram stories, the Rich Beauty CEO criticised the persistent culture of wealthy politicians and businesspeople…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the Nairobi County Government of embezzling at least Ksh39 billion through a fictitious garbage collection programme. Speaking during an interview on Monday, October 13, 2025, the outspoken MP claimed the funds were siphoned off through fake waste management projects and irregular…
In a dramatic overnight session, Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” The decision, supported by 122 of 130 lawmakers, follows months of unrest, corruption scandals, and plummeting public trust in the embattled leader. Boluarte, who had one of the lowest approval…
Peru’s capital, Lima, was gripped by fresh unrest over the weekend as police clashed with young anti-government protesters in demonstrations branded the “Gen Z March.” According to human rights group CNDDHH, at least 18 protesters were injured, while authorities confirmed that a police officer suffered burns. The protests, held on…
A Paris court has sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy tied to alleged Libyan financing of his successful 2007 presidential campaign. The ruling marks the first time a former French head of state has been handed a custodial…