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New Orleans Jailbreak: 15 Accused of aiding escapees amid security failures
About two weeks ago, after ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail by cutting through a wall…
ECOWAS celebrates 50 years with retreat focused on women’s empowerment
Marking five decades of regional unity, the ECOWAS Commission hosted a pivotal retreat focused on gender empowerment from…
Anthropic’s independent AI strategy clashes with Trump-era policy shift
In a break from the current industry norm, Anthropic, a major artificial intelligence company valued at $60 billion,…
Musk departs White House role amid criticism, Trump praise and controversy
Elon Musk’s tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency officially came to an end Friday, May…
Shakira cancels WorldPride concert
What was set to be a highly anticipated performance by international pop icon Shakira turned into a disappointment…
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader sparks international legal action
In a move to escalate global scrutiny, attorneys representing Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s detained opposition leader, have lodged a…
Yahoo at 30: Reviving a digital giant in the age of AI
As Yahoo marked its 30th anniversary this spring, the company leaned into nostalgia with a vibrant 90s-themed celebration…
Sidi Ould Tah elected President of African Development Bank
Following a closely watched and highly competitive election, Mauritania’s former finance minister, Sidi Ould Tah, has been appointed…
Kabila’s alleged role in M23 crisis draws scrutiny after reported Goma visit
Amid intensifying conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, former President Joseph Kabila has reportedly traveled to…
Sudan’s war-ravaged infrastructure faces uncertain future amid crisis
Two years of relentless conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have left a…
PDP leadership appeals for internal peace and party revival
In a bid to resolve ongoing internal conflicts within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the party's Board of…
Tinubu seeks NASS approval for major multi-currency loan plan, pension bond issuance
In a significant fiscal policy move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly's approval for…
Trump issues pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley in wake of legal battle
In a move that has reignited debate over presidential clemency powers, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his…
ECOWAS at a crossroads amid internal divisions and security threats
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks another year since its founding, the bloc finds…
South Africa stands firm on empowerment laws amid starlink debate
South Africa has no intention of diluting its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to accommodate Elon Musk's satellite…