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Japan has pledged $10bn (£7.4bn) in financial support to help Asian countries, particularly in South East Asia, secure energy supplies including crude oil, as the region grapples with disruptions to global energy routes linked to the Iran war. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following an online meeting with regional leaders. The new cooperation framework is aimed at strengthening energy security across Asia by […]

Nigerian authorities have dropped terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, marking a significant development in a high-profile case that had drawn national attention. The decision was confirmed in court, where prosecutors amended the charges against Malami and his son, removing allegations linked to terrorism financing. However, the pair still face other accusations, including the unlawful possession of firearms, to which they have both pleaded not guilty. Malami, […]

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of firing a rifle during a political rally, in a ruling that could have major implications for the country’s political landscape. The court handed down the sentence over an incident in 2018, when Malema discharged a firearm in front of supporters at an event marking the anniversary of his party, the Economic […]

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has signed a decree reinstating the position of vice president, marking a significant constitutional shift aimed at addressing long-standing concerns over leadership succession in the Central African nation. The law, signed on Tuesday, follows a parliamentary vote earlier in April approving the return of the role, which had been abolished in 1984 during a constitutional overhaul that replaced it with the office of prime minister. Under […]

South Africa has returned looted human remains and a sacred national artefact to Zimbabwe, marking a powerful moment of cultural restoration more than a century after they were taken during the colonial era. The handover, described as both symbolic and emotional, reflects a growing movement across Africa to reclaim heritage lost through historical exploitation. The repatriation included ancestral human remains and a centuries-old stone carving known as the Zimbabwe Bird, […]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government following a series of special election victories, marking a rare and significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The breakthrough came after the Liberals won key by-elections held on April 13, giving the party at least 174 seats in the 343-member House of Commons, enough to form a majority government without calling a general election. The […]

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 […]