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Obasanjo Warns Democracy is Dying in Africa, Says Western Model Has Failed Continent

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stark warning about the future of governance across Africa, declaring that democracy on the continent...

Politics

African Democracy Rests on Strong Institutions and Independent Courts, Says Appeal Court President

Africa's democratic future hangs in the balance, and only resilient institutions coupled with unwavering judicial independence can secure it. Speaking at the 2026...

Metro

Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnapping Victims in Major Operation

Nigerian military forces have freed 33 people from captivity in a rescue operation that highlights both the persistent security challenges facing Africa's most...

World

US Bilateral Health Agreements With African Nations Spark Concerns Over Pandemic Equity

Public health advocates are raising alarm bells over a series of bilateral health agreements being negotiated between the United States and individual African...

World

Sudan’s Forgotten War Leaves Millions Hungry as Global Attention Remains Elsewhere

While diplomatic efforts concentrate on conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East, Sudan quietly endures what has become the world's largest humanitarian catastrophe....

World

Can Sudan Find Peace After Three Years of Devastating Civil War

After three years of relentless fighting, Sudan stands at the precipice of complete collapse as warring factions show no signs of backing down...

World

Germany Marks 82nd Anniversary of Stauffenberg Plot as Rental Crisis Deepens

Germany paused on Monday to honor the courage of those who resisted Nazi tyranny 82 years ago, as the nation simultaneously confronts pressing...

Metro

Africa Secures $900 Million in New Commitments for Clean Cooking Technologies

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking technologies, marking a significant step forward in...

MetroWorld

Nigerian Rights Group Reports Over 3,550 Deaths in Six Months Amid Escalating Violence

More than 3,550 Nigerians have been killed in the first half of 2026 in what a prominent human rights organization characterizes as religiously...

MetroWorld

UN Human Rights Chief Issues Red Alert Over Atrocities in Central Sudan

The United Nations human rights chief issued an urgent "red alert" on Friday, warning that atrocity crimes may be unfolding in and around...