Junta Reveals How France Is Deploying Forces, War Equipment Ahead Of Niger Invasion
The Niger military administration has accused France of building up forces, and war equipment in several neighbouring West African countries in preparation for an aggression against the country. Relations with France, Niger’s former colonial power, soured after Paris stood by…
Israeli FM Cohen Opens Visit to Bahrain, First to New Arab Allies
Israel’s Foreign Minister (FM) on Sunday opened a visit to Bahrain that comes as the countries mark the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. It was the first visit by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to any of the…
Russian President Offers Military, Tech Ties To Countries Against The West
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has pledged that his country is prepared to deepen bilateral ties with countries pursuing their national interests against the West. He said his country which has been in fierce war with Ukraine and hostility with…
After Nationwide Anger Kenya Restores Fuel Subsidy
Kenya has reinstated a small subsidy to stabilize retail fuel prices for the next 30 days in the country. The development followed public anger over the high cost of living. Al Jazeera reports that the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
Simon Ateba: White House Reporter Threatens To Sue Washington Post
Today News Africa White House correspondent, Simon Ateba, has threatened to take the Washington Post to court if the paper does not retract a recent profile on him, Fox News reports. “I will take the Washington Post to court if…
Moroccan Embassy Seeks Partnership With NAN
Alhaji Ahmed Gombe, External Consultant to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Nigeria, has called for a partnership between the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Morocco’s news agency, MAP, in the areas of exchange, capacity development and…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Secures Historic 3rd Term in Office
Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a historic third term as Chinese President and filled his inner circle with close allies, achieving complete dominance over the ruling Communist Party after a decade in power. The party’s Central Committee elected Xi as…
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns Amid Budget and Market Turmoil
Liz Truss has become Britain’s shortest-serving Prime Minister ever, after announcing her resignation just six weeks into what has been described as a disastrous term that pitched Britain deep into political and economic turmoil. The UK Prime Minister had before…
UK: Liz Truss Emerges As Prime Minister, Talks Tough
Liz Truss has beat her rival, former finance minister Rishi Sunak, by 81,326 votes to 60,399, after a summer-long internal contest sparked by Boris Johnson’s resignation in July. After winning the leadership race, she vowed to press ahead with promises…
Gunman Fatally Shoots 3 Family Members At Iowa State Park
Three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa Friday, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. AP reports that officers responded to reports of the shooting at…
Major Israeli Bank Turns to Stanchion for Secure Payment Environments, HSM Migrations
Stanchion Payment Solutions, which was established in 2001, with offices in Australia, South Africa, the UK, Middle East and the USA, has successfully completed HSM migration for one of Israel’s top three banks. The bank has migrated from ARX hardware…
