Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have come together to form the Alliance of Sahel States. Each is ruled by a military government – and that’s led to a split from the larger West African regional bloc, the Economic Community of West … Read more
Massoud Pezeskhian has promised to bring changes at home and engage leaders abroad. Iran has elected a new president. Masoud Pezeshkian has been described by many as a moderate candidate – who’s been promising social reforms and engagement with the West. But in the Iranian system, it is the supreme leader – not the president … Read more
The call between the US president and the Israeli prime minister took about 30 minutes and was attended by the national security adviser, secretary of state and vice president. The purpose of the call, according to the White House, was to work out the final details in terms of trying to get the captives that … Read more
Accusations of widespread abuses and torture. Palestinian detainees released from Israeli prisons say abuse and torture are widespread and systematic. Thousands, including minors, have been held since the war on Gaza began in October. So, how does Israel treat its Palestinian prisoners? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Fadia Barghouti – Detained by the Israeli military for … Read more
PodcastPodcast, The Take Netanyahu’s interview on Israeli television suggests changing priorities in the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is ending the “intense” phase of the war on Gaza and signals a shift of focus to the simmering conflict on the country’s northern border with Lebanon. So, what will this mean on … Read more
Kenya is in a state of shock following unprecedented scenes that left parts of Parliament ablaze as protests over a finance bill recommending tax hikes turned deadly, prompting President William Ruto’s government to deploy the military. The mainly youth-led rallies began largely peacefully last week, with thousands of demonstrators marching in the capital, Nairobi, and … Read more
Afghanistan have advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal after a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected clash at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Defending a modest total of 115 for five on Monday on a bowler-friendly surface, Afghan captain Rashid Khan belied three rain stoppages, a … Read more
Russian president visits North Korea and Vietnam to shore up alliances. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a two-nation Asia tour on a high. It was the first time in 24 years he’d set foot in North Korea – and left Pyongyang with a new defence pact to show for it. His two-day visit to … Read more
Polio remains endemic in two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. To counter the spread of the disease, Pakistan launched an eradication campaign in 1994. The country used to report 20,000 cases annually, yet while the figure has come down significantly (five so far this year), the spread continues. Pakistan administers more than 300 million doses of … Read more
A wildfire burning northwest of the US city of Los Angeles has forced the evacuation of about 1,200 people from a popular outdoor recreation area and burned more than 12,000 acres (about 4,850 hectares), authorities said. About 400 firefighters, accompanied by 70 firetrucks and two bulldozers, are battling the blaze, authorities said. Dubbed the Post … Read more