The widening gap between state strategy and societal sentiment, explored in Parts I and II, is not confined to Europe or North America. It has now become visible in Africa’s policy space. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the continent has rarely experienced such a dramatic convergence of social, ideological, and institutional shifts as…
The Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, spoke out Tuesday amid reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would have a security role during the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, which are set to begin in Milan on Feb. 6. “This is a militia that kills,” Sala said in an interview with Italian media. “It’s…
Why does the United States want control of Greenland? President Trump has made it clear that he thinks the U.S. needs to control the Arctic island to ensure the security of America and its NATO allies, a point those allies — and Greenland — vehemently disagree with. But there’s more at play here, including a…
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman and footballers Diogo Jota and Denis Law were among the sports stars who died in 2025. Here is the second part of AFP’s review of the sporting figures we lost this year: Boxing George Foreman died on March 21 aged 76. Foreman was the last of the great quartet of…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia needs to make the most of the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) to play a pivotal player in the global fight against climate change and to transform its rich cultural heritage into a platform for promoting tourism, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. The Prime Minister gave today directions to the…
Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the impact can be profound. Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can…
Demolition has begun on part of the East Wing of the White House in preparation for the construction of US President Donald Trump’s new ballroom. Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered entryway and windows in the East Wing, which Trump said is being “fully modernised”. The president previously said that…
At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), African and Japanese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to shared growth through innovative technologies and localized solutions. The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) is underway in Yokohama, bringing together governments, international organizations, private companies, and civil society. In his message regarding…
YouTube will be included in Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16, after the government ditched a previous exemption for the platform. The video sharing site was set to be excluded from the ban – which will limit TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat and is due to start in December. Under the…
Providing key insights into current affairs, President Isaias Afwerki sat down with national media outlets on July 19, 2025. The wide-ranging first part interview delved into timely global and regional issues. Excerpts of the first part of Saturday’s interview follow. * * * Mr. President, thank you for giving us this opportunity. We begin this…
