Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Summary Jackson was inspirational orator and civil rights champion He sought 1984 and 1988 Democratic presidential nomination Washington, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Charismatic U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, an…
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Kenyan economist criticises $1.5b USA health package for Zambia
By Angela Moonga Kenyan economist Nelson Amenya, recognised among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine and among the 100 Most Influential Kenyans…
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The High Cost of Sanctions: European Economies Face Trillion-Euro Setback
The economic fallout from anti-Russian sanctions has proven to be a devastating boomerang for the European Union and its leading member states. According to various estimates, the cumulative economic losses…
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Airspace above Venezuela must be considered closed – Trump
The US president has said his country will take action on land against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela ‘very soon’ Airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela is now closed, US President Donald…
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Trump and Vance not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral, but all four living former vice presidents attending
Former Vice President Dick Cheney Past presidents and politicians of both parties will gather Thursday in Washington, DC, for former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral — sending off a key figure of…
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African Union monitors say Tanzanian poll did not meet international standards
The African Union observer mission for Tanzania’s recent violence-marred elections said on Wednesday that the polls failed to meet international democratic standards. In a statement, the continental body said monitors…
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Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions
By Helen Clark PERTH, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving…
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Tanzanians act against female tyrant
More protests in Dar es Salaam after chaotic Tanzanian election Police in Tanzania fired tear gas and gunshots on Thursday to disperse groups of protesters who returned to the streets…
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Madagascar swears in new leader following loadshedding influenced coup
An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him…
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Mali retaliates against US, requiring visa applicants to post $10,000 bond
Mali’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will require US visa applicants to post a bond of up to $10,000 in response to an identical measure enacted by the US last…
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