Tanzania’s political landscape was rocked on Thursday after the country’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, was formally charged with treason—a grave accusation that carries the death penalty under Tanzanian law. The charges came just a day after Lissu was detained…
KINSHASA — Former President Joseph Kabila has announced his return to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after more than a year in self-imposed exile in South Africa, declaring a bold mission to help resolve the escalating crisis in the…
By Nganda Henry Kizito March 18, 2025 Can Qatar Deliver Lasting Peace in Eastern DRC? DOHA, Qatar—In yet another bold step toward global conflict resolution, Qatar has positioned itself as a key diplomatic powerhouse, hosting a crucial trilateral meeting between…
Kigali, March 17, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Rwanda has announced the immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing “neocolonial delusions” and “systematic mobilization” against its interests. The decision, which comes amid increasing Western scrutiny…
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has distanced itself from the Democratic Alliance (DA) following the circulation of a document announcing the launch of DA’s national coordinators team, which included JEEMA Secretary General Kateregga Mohamed and other party members. In a decisive…
In a decisive shift for Canada’s political landscape, former central banker Mark Carney has been elected leader of the Liberal Party, securing his place as the country’s next prime minister. Carney, 59, replaces Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A high-stakes White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated exchange on February 28, 2025, as negotiations over U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare mineral reserves reached a breaking…
Resolving a High-Stakes StandoffBarrick Gold (TSX:ABX, NYSE:GOLD) has successfully reached a settlement with the Malian government, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute over its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex. The resolution, pending formal approval, marks a turning point in the two-year…
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has reportedly begun a hunger strike while facing trial in a military tribunal, his wife Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, announced. In a social media post, Byanyima condemned Besigye’s detention, calling it illegal…
In the heart of Buganda, where the echoes of history intertwine with the rhythms of modernity, few stories capture the ingenuity of our ancestors as vividly as the origins of the Luganda word “galubindi”—the term for eyeglasses. It is a…
