The top contenders looking to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister spent a lot of time during a televised debate on Monday talking about how they would stand up to President Donald Trump. With the next election set for October 20 this year , the Conservative opposition party, after nine years of Liberal rule, […]
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom announced it would suspend certain forms of bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduce other diplomatic sanctions in response to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda is facing global scrutiny over accusations of backing the M23 group, which has gained control […]
As Rwandan-backed rebels advanced toward eastern Congo’s largest city, soldiers from the retreating army burst into Suzanne Amisi Wilonja’s home near the airport, looting and firing their weapons indiscriminately, fatally wounding her 10-year-old son Sylvain in the head. Clashes in the streets delayed the family’s efforts to seek medical help until the next morning, by […]
Psychology has been a brewing threat in society. And yet, in all the times it was institutionalised and esteemed, not many people thought to question the credibility behind some of its theories and notable figures, and even the products that psychology justified for society’s consumption – especially when looking at psychotropic drugs. However, in its […]
Under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is aggressively pursuing economic self-reliance. The government is focused on growing agriculture and building industries. These efforts led to record cereal production reaching almost six million tonnes in 2024. The gold mining sector has also seen major changes. These reforms ensure local groups have more control. They also enforce […]
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has signed a regulation to officially establish the country’s new sovereign wealth fund, with an initial value of $20 billion. This move is a key part of the president’s economic strategy, designed to stimulate long-term growth and attract global investments to the country. The newly created Investment Management Agency will oversee […]
South Africa is set to host the first official meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from February 26-27, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This important gathering comes as global financial leaders prepare to discuss critical issues affecting the world economy, from inflation and economic recovery to climate change […]
Canada is set to send $5 billion in financial aid to Ukraine, utilizing funds seized from Russian assets as part of its ongoing support for the war-torn nation. In addition to the financial assistance, Canada has pledged 25 more light armored vehicles to help bolster Ukraine’s defense efforts. The country will also provide a grant […]
Since Angela Merkel, Germany has presented a concerning political trajectory. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is blamed for Germany’s energy dependency on Russia and a failure to reform the economy. Lindner, whose spectacular sacking precipitated this latest concerning developments, is accused of undermining the government. The Greens are rounded upon for focusing on climate change over […]
President Donald Trump appoints Kash Patel, the newly confirmed FBI Director, as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), according to a source familiar with the situation. Patel, a loyal ally of Trump, will oversee the FBI, the nation’s leading law enforcement agency, during a period of rising turmoil, […]