On Saturday, Kemi Badenoch was elected as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, following a significant defeat in the July elections that ended 14 years of party rule. Badenoch, who won against Robert Jenrick in a vote among nearly 100,000 party members, makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major British…
In anticipation of the United Nations COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal marched through the streets of Dakar on Saturday to demand climate justice. Around 50 climate activists participated, advocating for the protection of the country’s resources and a transition to a decarbonized future. Former tour guide Cheikh Niang Faye stated, “We have been…
This weekend marks the final push for US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they hold campaign rallies in crucial swing states. Saturday was the fourth consecutive day the two candidates visited the same state, underscoring the election’s tight focus on key regions. In North Carolina, Trump vowed to restore the “American Dream,”…
Sudan has raised its pledge to the African Development Fund (ADF), committing $3 million to support the Fund’s 17th replenishment. Sudan’s Finance Minister, Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel, announced the contribution at the World Bank-IMF annual meetings in Washington, joining finance leaders from The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina. The Gambia,…
Amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia conducted a significant nuclear forces exercise on Tuesday, simulating a response to a first strike. President Vladimir Putin stated the need for modern strategic forces due to rising geopolitical threats but emphasized that Russia will not engage in a new arms race. The drill featured ground-,…
Polling stations have opened for Botswana’s national election, which will decide if the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) can extend its 58-year hold on power. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is seeking a second and final term. His main rival is Duma Boko from the Umbrella for Democratic Change party, while Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana…
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reinstated the 2023 finance law, overturning an appeals court decision that had declared it unconstitutional. This ruling is a significant win for President William Ruto, whose administration has relied on the law for tax collection after protests forced the withdrawal of this year’s finance bill. The 2023 law raised fuel taxes,…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…
On Sunday, Nigerian lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh was caught on video assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, who delivered a package to him in Abuja’s Maitama district. The viral footage shows Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Constituency (APGA), repeatedly slapping and verbally attacking the driver after Abuwatseya asked him to collect his delivery outside. Ikwechegh berated…
The US has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of undermining democracy in Ghana, as the country approaches its December elections. The State Department clarified that these restrictions are aimed at specific individuals and not the Ghanaian government or its citizens. Concerns over the accuracy of the voter roll have led to opposition protests by…