Senior aides to U.K.’s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American’s son

Senior aides to U.K.’s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American’s son

Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.’s populist Reform party, have stepped down after the party was accused of breaking British electoral law concerning foreign funding in the wake of an investigative news report where a journalist posed as a wealthy American’s son who wanted to donate to the party….

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Africa: Red Sea Nations Step Up Maritime Cooperation As Regional Threats Grow

Africa: Red Sea Nations Step Up Maritime Cooperation As Regional Threats Grow

From piracy and migrant smuggling to disruptions affecting global shipping routes, countries bordering one of the world’s busiest waterways are seeking closer cooperation to stay ahead of fast-evolving maritime threats. As maritime tensions ripple across parts of the Middle East, security officials from Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia gathered in Nairobi this week to tackle…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus to take over

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus to take over

Apple has announced a major leadership transition, confirming that Tim Cook will move into the role of executive chairman, with John Ternus appointed as the company’s next chief executive officer. The changes will take effect on 1 September 2026, following a long-term succession planning process approved unanimously by Apple’s board of directors. Cook will remain…

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Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa to step down

Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa to step down

Outgoing Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa Mikel Mabasa, CEO of the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa), is stepping down after six and a half years in the role, the industry body said on Tuesday. In a brief statement, Naamsa said Mabasa was leaving “to pursue personal interests outside the organisation”. It did not give a departure date…

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Africa: CAF President Dr Motsepe Express Gratitude to Outgoing General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba Who Announced Decision to Step Down

Africa: CAF President Dr Motsepe Express Gratitude to Outgoing General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba Who Announced Decision to Step Down

Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has expressed his and CAF’s gratitude to outgoing General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba who has left the role after over five successful years. Mosengo-Omba will be replaced on an interim basis by Samson Adamu, while the process to appoint a permanent General Secretary is undertaken. Dr Motsepe told the media…

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