World

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Authorities in Syria on Tuesday appealed to the United States and European Union to suspend sanction imposed on it and send aid following the deaths of about 1,600 people across the country from...

By Ebi Kesiena A high-level delegation of ministers from Lebanon arrived in Damascus on Wednesday to assess how Beirut can assist neighbouring Syria following the earthquake in Turkey that has killed about 10,000 people. According to...

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for a cease-fire after clashes in a disputed town in the breakaway region of Somaliland left at least 13 people dead. Both sides accuse the other of starting the...

By Ebi Kesiena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county's electricity crisis has severely damaged its mining industry, a key pillar of the economy. Ramaphosa made the comment while addressing Investing in African Mining Indaba,...

By Ebi Kesiena The Uganda Government has terminated the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Uganda. OHCHR, a department of the United Nations Secretariat, is mandated to...

By John Ikani  The United States (US) has announced a new visa policy aimed at reducing waiting times for applicants from third-countries. With the new policy, applicants can now apply for a visa appointment at US...