Foreign

Botswana and Oman have signed a series of major agreements in energy and mining, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties and reducing reliance on traditional revenue sources. The deals were concluded during a state visit by Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, to Oman, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The agreements focus on mineral exploration, renewable energy development, and oil storage infrastructure, reflecting a shared push […]

Benin’s Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, has won the country’s presidential election with more than 94% of the vote, according to provisional results released on Monday, cementing a decisive and controversial victory that signals continuity in leadership. Wadagni, widely seen as the preferred successor to outgoing President Patrice Talon, secured the landslide win in a race marked by limited opposition participation. His only challenger, Paul Hounkpè, conceded defeat shortly after early […]

U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and growing pressure from senior Democrats to withdraw from the race. The Democrat, once considered a leading contender in the contest to succeed Gavin Newsom, announced his decision in a statement on social media, apologizing for “mistakes in judgment” while strongly denying the allegations against him. “I will fight the serious, […]