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Touadéra Secures Third Term as Central African Republic President

Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term in office as President of the Central African Republic. The ceremony, held in the capital Bangui on March 30, 2026, marks both a continuation of his nearly decade-long rule and a moment of deep political tension, with opposition groups and civil society raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of his renewed mandate. Touadéra, who has been in power since 2016, […]

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Russia Expels British Diplomat, Accuse Him Of Spying

British diplomat, Albertus Gerhardus Janse van Rensburg has been ordered to leave Russia immediately after authorities accused him of engaging in economic espionage. According to Russian officials, the diplomat allegedly sought to obtain “sensitive information” through informal meetings with Russian economic experts and was even accused of providing false information during his entry into the country. These claims were swiftly rejected by the United Kingdom. A Foreign Office spokesperson dismissed […]

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WTO Talks Collapse in Yaoundé as Digital Tax Divide Deepens

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon, have ended in a dramatic deadlock, exposing deep divisions over the future of digital trade and the global economic order. What was expected to be a modest step toward reform instead highlighted widening fractures between developed and developing economies, particularly over whether countries should be allowed to impose customs duties on electronic commerce. At the heart of the dispute lies the long-standing WTO moratorium on customs duties for […]

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Congo Court Seals Sassou Nguesso’s Re-election Amid Controversy and Decades-Long Rule

The Constitutional Court of Congo-Brazzaville has officially confirmed President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s re-election with an overwhelming 95% of the vote, extending one of Africa’s longest-running political reigns. The ruling not only cements his continued leadership but also reignites debate over democracy, opposition suppression, and the future of governance in the oil-rich Central African nation. The court’s announcement followed the March 15, 2026 presidential election, in which Sassou Nguesso, 82 years […]

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Algeria Mourns Late President, Liamine Zeroual

The death of Liamine Zeroual marks the end of a defining chapter in Algeria’s modern political history. A former soldier who rose to the presidency during one of the country’s most turbulent periods, Zeroual passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 84, prompting nationwide mourning and tributes from across Africa and beyond. Born on July 3, 1941, in the eastern Algerian city of Batna, Zeroual’s life was […]

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DR Congo’s To Conduct First Population Count In 40 Years

More than four decades after its last official population count, the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing for a landmark national census, an ambitious effort that could redefine governance, development planning, and political representation in one of Africa’s largest and most complex nations. The last census in the Democratic Republic of Congo was conducted in 1984, when the population stood at roughly 30 million. Today, that figure is estimated to […]

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Ghana Pushes UN Resolution to Declare Slave Trade a Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is leading a significant international push at the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, marking a pivotal moment in the global conversation on historical justice. The proposed resolution, expected to be tabled before the UN General Assembly, seeks not only acknowledgment of one of history’s greatest atrocities but also to open the door to meaningful discussions on reparations and long-term accountability. […]

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Two Confirmed Dead In Airport Collision At New York’s LaGuardia airport

Two persons have been confirmed dead after an Air Canada Express jet arriving from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation on behalf of Air Canada, struck a Port Authority fire truck while landing on the runway. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members at the time of the incident, and the collision […]

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