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Madagascar’s President Confirms He Has Fled After Military Power Grab

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has for the first time confirmed that he fled the country following a military-led takeover that capped weeks of mass protests and plunged the nation into political turmoil. In a statement released late Wednesday, the presidency said Rajoelina left between October 11 and 12 after receiving “explicit and extremely serious […]

Body of Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi Ahead of State Funeral

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A large crowd gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the coffin of the veteran politician, whose passing has plunged the nation into mourning. Odinga, 80, reportedly suffered a heart […]

Displaced Palestinians Return Home as Landmark Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Gaza City — Thousands of displaced Palestinians began making their way back to their homes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially came into effect, bringing an end to two years of devastating conflict. The truce marks the launch of the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace […]

EU Pressures Tech Giants Over Child Online Safety, Considers Social Media Age Restrictions

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The European Union (EU) has demanded that major digital platforms, including Snapchat and YouTube, explain how they are protecting children from harmful online content, as member states debate introducing bloc-wide restrictions on minors’ access to social media. The EU has long maintained strict rules on what children can view online, but officials say more action […]

Kim Jong Un Hails China Ties as North Korea Marks 80 Years of Ruling Party

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the country’s “friendly and cooperative” relationship with China as he hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media reported on Friday. China remains North Korea’s most significant ally, though their relations have occasionally […]

Mexican Migrant Dies After Texas ICE Facility Shooting, President Sheinbaum Demands Probe

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A Mexican migrant has died from injuries sustained in last week’s shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas, raising the death toll to two. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the attack was carried out by a gunman who opened fire from the roof of […]

Ex-DRC President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia for Treason

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason. The 54-year-old ex-leader, who neither appeared at the trial in Kinshasa nor sent legal representation, was convicted of complicity with the M23 rebel group. The armed faction, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has […]

Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Tinubu’s Aide Slam Bill Maher Over ‘False’ Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has pushed back against U.S. talk show host Bill Maher’s claim that Nigeria is witnessing the mass killing of Christians, describing it as false and misleading. In a viral clip from Real Time with Bill Maher, the American host alleged that as many as 500,000 Christians had been slaughtered in […]