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Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests

Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a second and final term promising to make sure ordinary Zambians feel the benefits of an economic recovery he says has put the country on a more stable footing. But his inauguration on Tuesday came …

SHOULD DEMOCRACY SUFFER BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT IS DOING WELL ECONOMICALLY?

By Lameck Mark Banda SHOULD DEMOCRACY SUFFER BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT IS DOING WELL ECONOMICALLY? There is a dangerous argument beginning to take root in our politics in Zambia and Africa at large: They say, “If the economy is improving, perhaps we should …

Cracks open as Muhoozi, Rwabwogo clash

For years, Uganda’s argument over who might eventually succeed President Yoweri Museveni has largely played out outside the First Family, among opposition politicians, ruling-party officials, commentators and activists trying to read the President’s …

Hybrid Repression: Coordinated Attacks on Rwanda Press Freedom

The paradox of press freedom in Rwanda is that despite the advent of alternative media, younger journalists are more controlled than their older counterparts. “Today’s generation? Yeah, they’re getting more fear than we used to,” 47-year-old Rubens Mukunzi …

Large Number of Faculty at Elite U.S. Universities Linked to the National Endowment for Democracy, A CIA Cut-Out ...

[Source: facebook.com] The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a CIA off-shoot that was founded in 1983 with the purpose of advancing political propaganda and U.S. regime-change operations. The NED routinely supports dissidents and highlights human …

Nandi-Ndaitwah joins regional leaders for Hichilema’s second-term inauguration

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional Heads of State and Government and other international dignitaries in Lusaka, Zambia, on Tuesday for the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, who was sworn in for his second five-year …

First They Came For the Migrants

Without warning, bullets came flying through the windows. It was a sweltering summer afternoon in the Mediterranean Sea. The rescue ship Ocean Viking had 87 people aboard, rescued from distress at sea whilst attempting a perilous crossing to Europe. The …

Edouard Balladur obituary

For many months before the 1995 French presidential election, Édouard Balladur, the incumbent prime minister, seemed certain of victory. Opinion polls consistently gave him a lead over his conservative rival Jacques Chirac, and the main leftwing candidate …

President Mahama, in the name of the Almighty God, let Taylor swallow his own bitter pill

The recent arrests and detentions of the alleged offenders of free speech are not just coincidence, in the sense that President Mahama promised during his meet the press gathering in 2025 that the authors of ‘irresponsible speech’ on the social media were …

27 times Trump has seemingly 'fallen asleep' in his second term

US president Donald Trump continues to be the subject of speculation around his health and wellbeing online, after having two MRI scans in the space of a year in 2025, being diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency and – in this case – appearing to fall …

Rwanda’s next AI frontier: Empowering youth to strengthen home-grown democracy

23 Years Into Peace, Victims Celebrate Progress but Say Justice Remains Unfinished

Victims of Liberia’s civil wars, including members of the Women in Peacebuilding Network, which played a key role in efforts to end the conflicts, celebrate at an event marking 23 years of peace in Liberia. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives By …

Liberia: 23 Years Into Peace, Victims Celebrate Progress but Say Justice Remains Unfinished

Victims of Liberia’s civil wars, including members of the Women in Peacebuilding Network, which played a key role in efforts to end the conflicts, celebrate at an event marking 23 years of peace in Liberia. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives …

3 Urgent Reforms Needed for African Union Peace Architecture

🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF African Union peace architecture reform: Youssouf calls for early warning, sustainable financing, UNSC Resolution 2719 at Luanda Summit. Explore Sahel, DRC, Somalia crises. related: Africa To Employ 3 Million Health Workers by …

Creating a more Equal Society

Eddie Cross The numbers of the absolute poor, living on less than US$3 per day are static or actually growing across the continent. This is not receiving enough attention, no less than in Zimbabwe. The question we face is how do we address the problem? …

Eswatini receives 2 more U.S. deportees under a controversial third-country deal

JOHANNESBURG — Two migrants deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini, authorities in the southern African country said, under an agreement between the two countries that has drawn criticism from rights groups. The two migrants are from Latin …

Africa Mindset Reset Forum Calls for New Thinking on Continental Development

The Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, is encouraging a rethink of how the continent approaches its development challenges. The forum brings together leaders, academics and innovators to explore Africa’s economic potential, technological …

Vanishing support for Israel: How propaganda rewrote reality

Written by Prophecy News Watch Please note: This article is written from an American perspective. We are sharing it because we believe the information and perspective it offers are relevant to our readers and contribute to the wider conversation. There are …

Vatican official warns AI content farms are eroding journalism, democracy

A Vatican communications official warned Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated news sites are flooding the digital space with material that threatens democratic stability and diverts advertising revenue from investigative journalism. Dr. …

Winner in the NYC Big Book Award®, Gary E Smith Receives International Recognition for the Political Thriller Category

Gary E Smith takes the first place in the NYC Big Book Award, Political Thriller Category LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NYC Big Book Award recognized And So It Goes by Gary E. Smith in the category …

July permit numbers down 10% from June of 2026; up 2% from July of 2025; down 2% for first seven months of 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in July and shows 1,797 single-family permits were pulled. The 1,797 permits pulled in …

USHBC Commends Arts and Industries Building as Home for National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Smithsonian Board of Regents designated the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall as the permanent location for the National Museum of the American Latino. This …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Welcomes U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal for American Energy Security

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) welcomes the recently announced U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement as an important step toward strengthening American energy …

New Book 'How They Fool You' and Free Tool Help Voters Spot Fallacies Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Author David Cain's field guide to 157 logical fallacies and Fallacy Tester let voters check campaign claims for logical soundness before Election Day 2026. SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every election cycle …

Stand Up for Science Celebrates Pause on Proposal to Put Politics Over Peer Review

Congress’ continuing resolution language prevents the OMB proposal from being implemented before December 11. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science is celebrating another win following the …

Records Show Lawmaker Awarded No-Bid Contracts

LAPORTE, IN, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Records Show Lawmaker Awarded No-Bid Contracts, Did Side Deals with Contractor (September 2, 2026 -LaPorte County, Indiana) – The LaPorte County …

Our Neighborhood Voices to Take Fight for Local Control to League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim

Coalition will host a rally at Booth #262 to garner support for constitutional amendment resolution ahead of critical General Assembly vote ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our Neighborhood Voices (ONV), a coalition of …

Christian Briggs Examines How Economic Leverage Is Reshaping U.S. Negotiations With Canada, China and Iran

Economist joins NTD News to discuss Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, U.S. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Briggs Examines How Economic Leverage Is Reshaping U.S. Negotiations With Canada, China and Iran …

NextGen California Shares Key Policy Wins But Also Raises Concerns as the 2026 State Legislative Session Closes

The State Legislature passes several NextGen California priority bills and policies which will address climate, food insecurity, workforce development, and more SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, with …

New Verasight Study Shows: 'You Shouldn’t Use AI to Ask What People Think about AI'

Randomized study finds AI-moderated interviews deliver significantly richer responses while raising concerns about participation and representativeness SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Verasight, a …

Dr. Nathalie Dengone Beasnael Celebrates the Release of We Are Not the Same at Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique

All photos are courtesy of Eugene Powers Photography and Michele Marotta Photography BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Nathalie Dengone Beasnael, author, humanitarian, healthcare professional, and …

Elliot Cohen Communications Marks 10 Years Providing Turnkey Communications for One of Florida’s Largest Communities

Firm brings more than 30 years of communications and public relations experience to local governments and large residential communities DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 30 years of …

AI Starts with Electricity. Uzbekistan Is Reshaping Its Energy Sector for the Digital Economy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the global race for artificial intelligence, the conversation usually revolves around chips, models, data, and engineering talent. But real AI infrastructure raises a more practical question: can …

YCP Releases New White Paper on India’s Nuclear Sector Transformation

YCP’s latest white paper explores India’s nuclear sector transformation, highlighting key investment opportunities and market shifts under the SHANTI Act. MUMBAI, INDIA, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YCP has released a new white paper …

Satish Jha's *The Unfinished Songs* Joins Conversation with Nobel Laureates & Canonical Voices in Institutional Critique

Quadrilingual collection interrogates systems of power, silenced speech, and democratic erosion through specific institutional witness BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maithili Sahitya Prakashan and Amazon Kindle …

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF CONCERNED BLACK MEN, INC. CONDEMNS RACIST AND MISOGYNISTIC ATTACKS AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Organization of Concerned Black Men (CBM), Inc. unequivocally and vehemently condemns the vile, racist, and misogynistic language directed by Laura Loomer toward …

Learnewable Data Reveals What Trump’s Data Center Argument Misses

Nationwide analysis finds that community resistance reflects unanswered questions, local impacts and direct experience—not opposition to economic growth PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PORTLAND, Ore. — …

Fazle Chowdhury Releases 'Unmasking T.E. Lawrence,' Examining the Political Legacy of the Arab Revolt

New book examines how the Arab Revolt and postwar settlements shaped the political order that followed Ottoman rule. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than a century after the Arab Revolt, T.E. Lawrence ( …

Proposition 38 Endorsed by Equality California to Advance Life-Saving Medical Research and Cures

California’s leading LGBTQ+ civil rights organization joins more than 50 organizations supporting medical research to advance cures SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equality California endorsed YES on …