With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session. Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at an…
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days, with Mr. Trump calling Colombia a “sick man” and suggesting military action in the country “sounds good to me.” Mr. Trump said on Truth Social he “appreciated [Petro’s] call and…
Following the action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is alluding to possible action elsewhere in the region. In remarks aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Mr. Trump mentioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying Colombia is “very sick too, run by a very sick man.” Mr. Trump said he felt Petro is “not going to be…
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores hold hands and pose for photos after the swear-in ceremony at Palacio Federal Legislativo on January 10, 2025 in Caracas, Venezuela. Jesus Vargas | Getty Images News | Getty Images A federal indictment charging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his wife and four other people with…
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to recognize Somaliland, describing it as a “move that fuels extremist groups and threatens regional stability.” Speaking in parliament, Hassan Sheikh also warned against what he called the “export of Israel’s aggressive actions into Somalia.” The president reaffirmed…
Addis Ababa — President William Ruto held high-level talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, resulting in a landmark agreement to support joint investment initiatives between Safaricom and Ethio Telecom across the Horn of Africa. During the discussions, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace, security, and economic integration,…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa’s most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and societies worldwide. American-based magazine Forbes ranks people and organisations around the world on a variety of categories, ranging from the wealthiest and most influential. South Africa’s chief executive of the FirstRand Group,…
Accra, 19th December; In a landmark moment for the global reparations movement, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana welcomed a special delegation of leading advocates and experts from across the African diaspora to align on a unified, intercontinental reparations agenda. The group, which comprises experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the United…
The award, one of the nation’s highest honours for international figures, recognised Prof. Oramah’s dedication, pivotal role, and strategic leadership in expanding trade and investment relations between the Member States of Afreximbank and Barbados. Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and longtime Afreximbank board member, was equally honoured with the Order…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been named Africa’s political leader of the year by the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 Awards, while minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has been recognised as Africa’s public health champion of the year. The awards, regarded as Africa’s premier public-choice recognition programme, follow a…
