In a pivotal moment for one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, TikTok’s fight against a potential ban in the United States has gained significant momentum, thanks to support from key lawmakers in Washington. As the Chinese-owned app faces mounting pressure over concerns related to national security and user data privacy, U.S. legislators […]
In a surprising turn of events, Zimbabwe’s opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has announced its support for a controversial government proposal that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030. The bill, which is expected to be presented in Parliament soon, could pave the way for a referendum that would delay the […]
In his final address as President of the United States, delivered from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Joe Biden took the opportunity to reflect on his administration’s key achievements, while also issuing a stark warning about the future of American democracy. As he prepares to leave office, Biden highlighted the progress made during his tenure, […]
In his recent speech, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a chilling call to arms, urging the alliance to adopt a “wartime mindset” in response to increasing security threats from Russia. While his words were framed as a plea for stronger defense and greater military readiness, a deeper analysis reveals a much more sinister and […]
In a significant diplomatic moment, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump for securing a deal that has brought an end to the suffering of dozens of hostages and their families. Netanyahu made the comments during a phone call on Wednesday, which was later confirmed in an official statement. […]
In a fiery exchange at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the ruling Conservative Party of acting as “economic vandals” as the U.K. grapples with rising inflation and growing economic uncertainty. Starmer’s comments came as he sharply criticized the government’s handling of the nation’s finances, which he claimed had exacerbated the […]
In a historic statement on Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office, calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would make it clear no president is above the law, particularly when it comes to committing crimes while in office. His remarks were a direct response to a recent […]
In a dramatic escalation of South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested and questioned by investigators on Wednesday, bringing an end to a weeks-long standoff with authorities. The arrest follows a criminal probe into an alleged insurrection after Yoon’s controversial December 3 declaration of martial law, which triggered his impeachment by […]
In a compelling interview, Yvonne Katsande sits down with renowned Kenyan political analyst Steve Mbogo to dissect the country’s current political climate. The discussion covers a wide range of issues from the history of Kenya’s political struggles to contemporary concerns such as rising abductions, IMF interventions, and the country’s political power struggles. In sum, Mbogo’s […]
In a tragic conclusion to a prolonged rescue operation, South African police have announced the successful retrieval of all survivors and bodies from an abandoned gold mine, where hundreds of miners had been trapped for months. The operation, which came to an end on Wednesday, focused on rescuing workers who had been illegally mining in […]