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French President, Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Algeria is expected to repair fractured relations with a nation whose oil and gas reserves have new strategic significance. Macron’s visit comes after a long period of tension over conflicting memories of Algeria's bloody war of independence. Algeria recalled its ambassador to Paris late last year over it, and both countries have since signaled their desire for a reset. Diplomatic tensions frayed last October […]

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has appealed for an immediate ceasefire in the renewed fighting around the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia. UN chief Antonio Guterres, who expressed shock, called for the cessation of hostilities for the resumption of peace talks, and the re-establishment of public services in Tigray. Fighting erupted on Wednesday around the southern edge of Tigray, with both the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation […]

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duties. The petition was filed by the main opposition party, which argued that Chan-ocha’s time spent as head of a military government should count towards his constitutionally stipulated eight-year term. The court has considered the petition and related documents and sees that the facts from the petition are cause for questioning as demanded. The Prime Minister has 15 days to respond, adding […]

Japan has announced an easing of the Country’s strict pandemic-related border restrictions. The Country’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, who made the announcement on Wednesday, said a requirement for a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of departure would be lifted from September 7, 2022. Kishida disclosed that that no decision has been made on raising a cap on inbound passengers.

Malaysian Ex-Prime Minister, Najib Razak has begun a 12-year prison sentence after losing his final appeal in a corruption case linked to the looting of the 1MDB State fund. Delivering judgment, the Country’s Federal Court ordered Najib, who has been out on bail to begin his term behind bars. According to reports, Opposition Leaders, Activists and many citizens hailed the Court’s ruling in the appeal hearing on Tuesday, calling it […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new case of Ebola. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Country’s Health Ministry. The statement noted that tests showed that the case is linked to a previous strain of the virus from 2018 and was not a new variant. It reassured the Public that Officials were at work to respond to the situation.

Bangladesh government has announced closure of schools for one more day each week and reduced office hours to ease an electricity shortage. Bangladesh Cabinet Secretary, Khandker Islam said the schools which were previously only closed on Fridays would now also be shut on Saturdays. Last month, the South Asian nation started daily two-hour power cuts. Protesters have taken to the streets in recent weeks after the government raised petrol prices […]

One of Kenyan Presidential Candidate,Raila Odinga has filed an electronic copy of his challenge against the results of this month’s Presidential election. According to a Lawyer for his Azimio La Umoja Coalition,Daniel Maanzo, revealed that the physical filing will be done later in the Capital, Nairobi. The Supreme Court has 14 days from the date of the filing to hear the petition and give a verdict. Last week the Country’s […]

Authorities have revealed that Pakistani Police has charged Former Prime Minister, Imran Khan under anti-terror law. The case comes a day after the Country’s top Media Regulatory Body imposed a ban on Khan’s speeches for escalating Political tensions in the country as he has been holding mass rallies seeking to return to office. This comes days after the former Prime Minister attacked the Police and a Judicial Officer at a […]