Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate. Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1. The governing party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has consolidated power since he took office in 2018, says it is confident of victory. Recommended Stories … Read more
Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger is musician Bobi Wine. Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So, what’s at stake for one of the world’s youngest populations? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Robert Kabushenga – … Read more
The 74-year-old longtime centrist has so far failed to convince the opposition to swallow the bitter medicine he is proposing, a remedy that could assuage French creditors, financial institutions and ratings agencies concerned by the country’s unsustainable levels of public spending. Bayrou appeared to use the interview to try to reframe the public debate leading … Read more
Ukraine and European allies are anxious about the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of Ukraine being sidelined. So, what’s at … Read more
The Israel-Iran conflict is bringing more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive United States interests. They’ll be central to shaping President Donald Trump’s strategy. So what’s at stake for Washington, and what are the pros and cons for Trump of further involvement? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Trita Parsi – executive vice president … Read more
A third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities was planned for Saturday, raising hopes for a new accord that could avert another conflict in the Middle East. “I think we’re going to make a deal with Iran. Nobody else could do that,” President Trump said in an interview … Read more
Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points. Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while … Read more
Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia. Nassourdine Imavov scored a sensational second-round knockout of former UFC champ Israel Adesanya to put his name in the title picture in the run-up to next week’s showdown between champion Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. The 30-year-old Frenchman … Read more
Poll in February triggered after Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote. Germany faces an early election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. Europe’s biggest economy is in trouble and there are also deep political divisions. So what is of most concern to voters? And why is the outcome so important internationally? Presenter: … Read more
Qatar Investment Authority has announced it will be a ‘long-term investor and partner’ to Audi’s F1 team from 2026. The sovereign wealth fund of Qatar is acquiring a “significant minority stake” in what will become Audi’s Formula 1 works team from 2026, in a deal announced Friday before the Qatar Grand Prix. A joint statement said … Read more