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Global Energy Shock: How Iran’s ‘Tollbooth’ Strategy Is Reshaping the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has tightened its grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, introducing a controversial system ...

  • 11 hours ago
  • Business

Ghana Pushes UN to Recognise Transatlantic Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is leading a renewed diplomatic push at the United Nations to formally recognise the ...

  • 24 March 2026
  • Corporate Culture

Zambian Official Alleges ‘Sextortion’ in Politics Ahead of General Election

A senior government official in Zambia has raised alarm over allegations that some political parties ...

  • 18 March 2026
  • Africa

Iran Security Chief Larijani Reportedly Killed as Middle East Conflict Deepens

Iran’s top security figure, Ali Larijani, has reportedly been killed, according to Israel Katz, the ...

  • 17 March 2026
  • News

Death Toll Rises to 64 as Landslides, Floods Devastate Southern Ethiopia

At least 64 people have been confirmed dead while dozens remain missing after devastating landslides ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Africa

ECOWAS Mobilizes: West African Nations to Launch 2,000-Strong Anti-Jihadist Task Force FREETOWN – In a ...

  • 4 March 2026
  • Business

ECOWAS Warns of Economic Fallout as APC Youth Network Secures Name Change Approval

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over escalating tensions ...

  • 2 March 2026
  • Legal and Regulatory

ECOWAS Raises Alarm Over Gulf Tensions, Warns of Economic Fallout for West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning over escalating ...

  • 2 March 2026
  • Business

UN Warns South Sudan on Brink of Return to Full-Scale War Amid Rising Atrocities

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that South Sudan risks sliding back into ...

  • 27 February 2026
  • Africa

Kenya Arrests Man Accused of Recruiting Kenyans to Fight for Russia in Ukraine War

Kenyan police have arrested Festus Arasa Omwamba, 33, over allegations that he was part of ...

  • 26 February 2026
  • Africa
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