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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 […]