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Southern Africa: Are Southern Africa's Former Liberation Movements Going Out of Fashion?

Southern Africa: Are Southern Africa’s Former Liberation Movements Going Out of Fashion?

In this month’s election, Namibia’s SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO. The main unstated aim of the Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa – an informal club of seven movements/parties that brought freedom to their countries – has always been to help each other stay in power. […]

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Polish police search headquarters of broadcaster Polsat, prosecutors say

Polish police search headquarters of broadcaster Polsat, prosecutors say

WARSAW, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Polish anti-corruption police searched the headquarters of broadcaster Polsat on Thursday as part of an investigation into the licensing of sport broadcasting rights by state-run TVP, a prosecutor’s office spokesperson said. “There are ongoing activities to secure documents in an investigation … into actions taken to the detriment of TVP,

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Qatar suspends work as a mediator between Israel and Hamas

Qatar suspends work as a mediator between Israel and Hamas

However, Qatar is highly likely to resume mediation if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal, according to one Egyptian official. ADVERTISEMENT A diplomatic source briefed on the matter said Israel and Hamas, along with the United States, were informed after the decision was made. The source added that “as a consequence,

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What Trump's Win Means for LGBTQ+ Rights

What Trump’s Win Means for LGBTQ+ Rights

As the reality of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory begins to settle, LGBTQ+ rights groups and individuals are grappling with the realities of what that means—especially now that he has a GOP-majority Senate to back him on his policies.  Throughout his campaign, Trump showcased an anti-trans rhetoric across his speeches, ads, and written platform policies. One

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WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health | WHO

Addis Ababa – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women’s leadership in health and promote gender equity in the sector across the region. The two organizations formally signed an agreement to augment the existing women empowerment initiatives at

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Africa: Ignore Claim That Former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga Has 'Rejected AU Job' to Run for President in 2027

Africa: Ignore Claim That Former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga Has ‘Rejected AU Job’ to Run for President in 2027

Ignore claim that former Kenyan prime minister Odinga has ‘rejected AU job’ to run for president in 2027 IN SHORT: A viral TikTok video claims Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has turned down the African Union’s top job to run for Kenya’s presidency in 2027. But what he’s really doing in the speech is announcing his

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Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks

Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks

AMSTERDAM, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Israel sent two planes to bring back fans of an Israeli soccer team from the Netherlands on Friday after overnight attacks in the streets that officials described as antisemitic. Videos circulating on social media showed riot police intervening in street clashes, with some attackers shouting anti-Israeli slurs. Amsterdam Mayor Femke

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EU's Josep Borrell visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of bloc's support

EU’s Josep Borrell visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of bloc’s support

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited Kyiv in an attempt to reassure Ukraine of the bloc’s continued support in its fight against Russia. ADVERTISEMENT “This support remains unwavering. This support is absolutely needed, for you to continue defending yourself against Russian aggression,” Borrell said in a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha.

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Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office. What to Know

Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office. What to Know

November 9, 2024 1:00 PM EST WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. Such a meeting is customary between the outgoing president and the incoming president, and is meant partly to mark the start of a

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