The African Union (AU) has proposed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, following a request by Angolan President João Lourenço to step down from the role. The announcement came during a virtual AU Assembly meeting chaired by Lourenço, who cited…
“How did we get here?” is the tempting question to ask, first. Where is “here”? is a far easier poser to respond to. Falling stock prices across the world suggest it is not a pleasant place to be. Prospects of a recession in the US are far from desirable, either. But far more important is,…
Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. Naruhito and his wife, Empress… © Japan Today
As Nigeria prepares for nationwide protests scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to respect the fundamental rights of citizens to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. In a statement released on Sunday, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, emphasized the obligation of the…
Gunmen, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, have k!lled at least 13 vigilante members in Morai village, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack took place on Sunday, April 6, when the assailants stormed the village and attempted to rustle cattle. Acting on intelligence, local vigilantes had taken cover in…
