Politics

By John Ikani Denmark announced on Monday the closure of its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of a revamped Africa strategy, citing military takeovers that have "significantly hindered progress in the Sahel." In...

By John Ikani Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a surprise diplomatic move on August 12 by visiting Mali's capital, Bamako. The unannounced trip highlights the urgency of regional politics in West Africa, as Sonko met...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Vietnam's National Assembly on Monday voted to appoint three new deputy prime ministers during an extraordinary meeting in Hanoi which was held to deal with personnel issues. The new deputy prime ministers announced...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Tunisian leader has replaced at least 19 ministers from his cabinet without offering any explanation, a development that affected key ministries, including foreign affairs and defence. “This morning, August 25, 2024, the President...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna President of Cameroon, Paul Biya who has been in power for 42 years is reportedly eyeing the country's number one seat in an election coming up in 2026. Biya, 93, has served as...

By Lucy Adautin The Nigerian Government has announced an increase in the fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport, effective from September 1, 2024. According to a statement by Nigeria Immigration Service spokesman, DCI Kenneth Udo, the...