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Sierra Leone Opens Offshore Frontier to Shell

Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward transforming its energy sector after signing a landmark offshore exploration agreement with Shell plc, a move that signals growing international confidence in the country’s untapped oil and gas potential. The deal, finalized on 22 April 2026, grants Shell permission to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks along Sierra Leone’s coastline. The agreement, known as a reconnaissance permit, allows […]

today23 April 2026 4

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US Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted Amid Internal Feuds and Rising Global Tensions

The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan is leaving his post with immediate effect. However, officials have not publicly clarified whether he resigned or was dismissed. Multiple reports indicate that his exit followed months of internal conflict with senior defence leaders, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, over military strategy and leadership decisions. Phelan, a businessman and political donor appointed in 2025, had faced scrutiny from the outset due to his lack of prior […]

today23 April 2026 4

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Veteran US Congressman David Scott Dies at 80, Leaving Political Vacuum in Tightly Divided House

David Scott, a long-serving Democratic lawmaker who represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District for more than two decades, has died at the age of 80, just one day after casting his final vote in the US House of Representatives. His death was confirmed on Wednesday, though no cause has yet been disclosed. Scott had remained politically active until the end, voting “yea” on Tuesday in support of legislation concerning the construction […]

today23 April 2026 4

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US Congress Rocked as Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Violations and Fraud Allegations

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from the US Congress following a damning ethics investigation that found she committed more than 20 violations, including breaches of campaign finance laws and misuse of public funds. The Florida Democrat stepped down just moments before the House Ethics Committee was due to meet and recommend disciplinary action over what it described as 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards. Her resignation effectively ended the […]

today22 April 2026 5

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Tigray Party Moves to Reinstate Pre-War Government, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia

A major political development in northern Ethiopia has sparked fresh concerns over the fragile peace in the Tigray region, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced plans to restore its pre-war administration. The TPLF said it would re-establish the region’s former governing structures, effectively dismantling the interim administration created under the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement that ended a devastating two-year civil war. In a statement, the party accused Ethiopia’s […]

today21 April 2026 6

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Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Buying Programme to Boost Reserves

Uganda’s central bank has launched a domestic gold purchase programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves and reducing exposure to global financial volatility. The Bank of Uganda confirmed on Tuesday that the initiative, which had its first buy last Friday, will see the central bank buy gold directly from local miners and refiners. The move marks a shift in reserve management strategy, as the country seeks to diversify away […]

today21 April 2026 7

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Sell $21m Private Jet After Public Backlash Over Cost and Transparency

Doug Ford has agreed to sell a government-owned private jet worth about $21 million following mounting public criticism over its cost and use. The aircraft, purchased by the Ontario government in 2024, had been promoted as a tool to support trade missions, emergency travel, and official business. However, it quickly became a source of controversy, with critics questioning whether such an expensive asset was necessary amid broader economic pressures and […]

today20 April 2026 9

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Rumen Radev Sweeps Bulgaria Election, Secures 135 Seats Parliament

Bulgaria’s former president, Rumen Radev, has secured a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, positioning himself to form the first single-party government in nearly three decades and potentially reshaping the nation’s political direction. Radev, a former fighter pilot and widely known for his Russia-friendly views, won the largest share of the vote seen in a generation. His win follows years of political instability in Bulgaria, which has endured eight […]

today20 April 2026 3

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‘I Will Clear My Name’: Ben Roberts-Smith Breaks Silence After War Crimes Charges

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has publicly denied all allegations against him after being charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, declaring he will use the case as an opportunity to “finally” clear his name. The 47-year-old, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, was released on bail on Friday following his arrest earlier this month. Speaking publicly for the first time since the charges were […]

today20 April 2026 6

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