Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners. This visit marks a significant milestone in the India-EU partnership, as it is the first time the entire College of Commissioners has …
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RUSSIA has maintained its position on the agreement with the United States regarding the reduction of strategic offensive weapons, which is set to expire in February 2026. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reaffirmed this stance, emphasizing the need for continuous oversight and cooperation in maintaining such agreements. Shoigu pointed …
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EGYPT has strongly opposed any suggestion that it should take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip. The country has reiterated its commitment to finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rejecting any alternative that does not align with its long-standing stance on the issue. The …
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IRAN has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of US President Donald Trump, a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Wednesday showed. The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said …
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SOUTH Africa’s government has unveiled plans to inject $54bn into public infrastructure projects over the next three years. The investment, outlined in documents from the National Treasury, aims to modernise transport, energy, and water infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and job creation. According to the Treasury, the 2025 budget includes …
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Guinea-Bissau’s opposition has vowed to paralyse the country on Thursday in protest against President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s disputed mandate, further inflaming political tensions in the coup-prone West African nation. According to Reuters, opposition leaders argue that Embalo’s five-year term ends on February 27, while Guinea-Bissau’s Supreme Court of Justice has ruled …
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RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo to the Kremlin on Wednesday, marking another step in Moscow’s strategy to strengthen its economic and security presence in West and Central Africa. The meeting comes as Russia continues to cultivate relationships with African nations through trade, infrastructure projects, and military cooperation. …
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A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in the city of Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, military and health officials said Wednesday. The Antonov aircraft crashed Tuesday while taking off from the Wadi Sayidna air base north of Omdurman, the military said in a statement. Omdurman is the sister city of …
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FOR decades, Ghana’s main international airport has carried the name of Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, the military officer who played a leading role in the 1966 coup that overthrew President Kwame Nkrumah’s democratically elected government. However, the name has remained a subject of controversy, with growing calls for change. The debate reignited early …
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THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have appointed former leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia to help facilitate peace talks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows an extraordinary summit held earlier this month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where regional …
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