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U.S.: James Comey pleads not guilty, calls Trump-led case politically motivated
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to criminal charges that his…
Trump deploys National Guard to Chicago despite local opposition
About 500 National Guard troops were deployed near Chicago on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, under orders from President…
Seychelles President moves to prevent opposition takeover in runoff vote
Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for a decisive presidential runoff between…
Rajoelina pledges to end power outages as Madagascar protests persist
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, invited representatives from various sectors of civil society to…
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war amid Red Sea tensions
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing for war, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two Horn…
U.S. shutdown barely affects air travel, IATA reports
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has not caused any major disruption to domestic commercial flights or halted the…
Madagascar: Youth defy Rajoelina’s call for dialogue
Youth protesters in Madagascar on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, turned down President Andry Rajoelina’s invitation to participate in…
Iyaloja of Benin: Lessons in cultural diversity. By Suyi Ayodele
President Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858-January 1919), was the 26th president of the United States. He served from…
Madagascar’s medical workers join nationwide protest over low wages
Protests continued across Madagascar on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, following President Andry Rajoelina’s appointment of a new prime…
U.S.: Flight delays mount as shutdown deepens, FAA cites staffing shortages
Air traffic control staffing shortages have caused widespread flight delays for the second consecutive day across major U.S.…
Bondi defends Trump’s justice policies, clashes with Democrats
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, during a Senate Judiciary…
Trump’s threat to invoke “Insurrection Act” sparks legal and political showdown
Hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers assembled on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at an Army facility outside Chicago…
Meta to pay $32.8 million fine in Nigeria data privacy case
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is preparing to settle a $32.8 million data…
Congo’s comedians use laughter to heal war trauma
In the midst of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s prolonged conflict, a group of comedians is using humour…
Madagascar’s president calls for national dialogue amid youth protests and ultimatum
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced plans to hold a “national dialogue” with various stakeholders on Wednesday, following…