In a remarkable turn for Namibian politics, the country has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in a general election that also reaffirmed the dominance of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO). This outcome stands in stark contrast to recent trends across southern Africa, where several long-standing ruling parties have ceded power...
South Korea erupted in political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, an extraordinary move that he rescinded within hours amid fierce backlash. The decision, which evoked memories of South Korea's authoritarian past, has triggered widespread protests, calls for his resignation, and the resignation offers of his top...
Chris Brown’s upcoming performances in Johannesburg have sparked a wave of controversy, drawing attention to issues of gender-based violence in South Africa. The singer, whose history includes a 2009 guilty plea for assaulting Rihanna, has faced widespread criticism and protests from women’s rights groups in the country.
Hunter Biden’s recent pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, has sparked a heated debate about the fairness and consistency of the clemency process. The pardon comes despite the fact that Hunter Biden has not yet been sentenced for his criminal charges, which, according to the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, would typically...
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two high-profile criminal cases. This decision has sparked fierce political debate, given Biden’s prior public stance against granting clemency to his son.
Belgium has made history with a groundbreaking law that grants sex workers the same rights as workers in other professions. This world-first legislation provides sex workers with official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave, and sick days, recognizing their work as legitimate employment for the first time.
In a bold and surreal twist, Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has made headlines by eating the banana from Maurizio Cattelan's infamous artwork Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall. Sun purchased the piece for a staggering $6.2 million (£4.9 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York last week.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kash Patel, a staunch ally and vocal critic of the FBI, as the bureau’s next director. The decision signals Trump’s ongoing push to reshape the nation’s law enforcement agencies, which he has long accused of harboring bias and being part of a “deep state” conspiracy...
As the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre approaches, Senegal is pressuring France to reveal the truth behind the killings of West African soldiers in 1944. These soldiers, who fought for France during WWII, were brutally massacred upon their return. Senegal’s government is calling for full accountability and transparency, signaling a growing push in Africa to...
President Joe Biden landed in Angola on Monday, marking his first—and potentially only—visit to sub-Saharan Africa during his presidency. The trip, aimed at strengthening U.S.-Africa ties and countering China's growing influence in the region, also came under scrutiny due to a controversial pardon granted to his son, Hunter Biden, just hours before his departure.
