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Published on 08:25 GMT

"In Zambia, we call it soube": Content creator reveals African countries' nicknames for SA

A Zambian content creator living in South Africa shared an entertaining video explaining how different African countries have unique nicknames for South Africa These informal names reflect the deep cultural connections and migration patterns between …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on 15:14 GMT

The inconvenient truth: Unearthing Africa’s hidden triumphs, trials

In the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Africa, journalism holds a sacred responsibility. It does not merely report facts, it helps shape how societies perceive themselves, how generations are moulded, and how futures are imagined. Yet amid this power, an …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on 09:44 GMT

Who Do Africans Trust Most? Surveys Show It’s Not The State (more Likely Th

A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency, parliament and security …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate
Published on 11:58 GMT

Democracy at risk without EMS audits, experts warn

As the digital age continues to reshape electoral processes, experts are calling for the involvement of independent Information and Communications Technology (ICT) auditors to assess Election Management Systems (EMS) before, during, and after elections. …

Source: Malawi 24 - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

On World Press Freedom Day: Sounding the alarm over horrific violations against journalists and the absence of media ...

Joint Press Statement: Sudan Media Forum The world celebrates World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd, a day on which we uphold the value of the free word and independent journalism as fundamental pillars of democracy and human rights. In this context, the …

Source: Dabanga Radio - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Open letter| African Union’s failures in the South Sudan political crisis (2017-2025) under Moussa Faki’s chairmanship

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Chairman of the African Union African Union Commission Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Your Excellency, Please accept our compliments on your exceptional leadership during this pivotal moment for our continent. Your vision inspires us all …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

American Democracy Is Breaking Down Under the Weight of Extremism

Is the American system of constitutional democracy breaking down? And if so, why? Some analysts call attention to the contempt the Trump administration, President Donald Trump himself and his appointees hold for the constitution and the limitations it …

Source: Fair Observer - Left-wing
Published on May 4, 2025

Count me out of coalition talks – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Thursday last week, on the sideline, granted this interview to EMEKA NZE in Abuja when he chaired the 65th birthday celebration of the presiding bishop of the Dominion Chapel …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Is Africa's Answer Hidden in the Sahel? Evaluating an Emerging Sovereignty-Driven Governance Model Beyond Western ...

More than six decades after political independence swept across the African continent, many African states still grapple with a fundamental dilemma: how to govern in a way that reflects the will, culture, and aspirations of their people while resisting …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

'Embarrassing!' Kenyans react after MPs condemn 'Blood Parliament' documentary

Anti-Finance bill protestors demonstrate in Nairobi. July 2, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Parliament proceedings yesterday have sparked national debate after lawmakers condemned the BBC documentary Blood Parliament, which details the June 25, 2024 anti- …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Tanzania backs intellectual freedom, pledges reforms to support scholars

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzanian government has pledged to support academic and intellectual freedom, promising to amend any laws, policies, or systemic conditions that hinder scholars from expressing their scientific views. Speaking on April 29, 2025 at the …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on May 4, 2025

Political parties and cost of indiscipline

Law, without sword, is mere words, so says a philosopher. According to Obilade, every society, primitive or civilised, is governed by a body of rules which the members of the society regard as the standard of behaviour. Indiscipline, according to the …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

World Press Freedom Day 2025 Index: Press Freedom Hits Historic Low

Global press freedom has reached its lowest point on record, a historical all-time low, according to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). It described the media space as now officially in a “difficult situation” …

Source: Great Belize Television Channel 5 - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

On CJ Removal: Damn Right, Akwaduman Citizens Are Not Backing Down!

The caption of the news story of “ ‘Constitutional Process for Removing Chief Justice Torkornoo Followed’ - Africa Judicial Independence Fund” Modernghana.com 4/30/25) is grossly and scandalously misleading because that is not what the detailed …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

ANALYSIS: 2025: The year digital platform regulation went geopolitical

Following my recent article on Big Tech’s mounting legal challenges, it’s clear that 2025 is more than just a year of lawsuits. It is the year platform regulation became fully geopolitical. Something is shifting—globally, loudly, and legally. From …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

[Webinar] Mexico’s Evolving AML/CFT Environment: FATF Review and FTO Designations - May 14th, 12:30 pm ET

Narciso Campos Cuevas Partner, Mexico City·White & Case Narciso Campos is part of the Global Capital Markets Practice. His practice focuses on advising financial institutions on complex regulatory matters. He also has extensive experience in banking …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on 11:06 GMT

The End of the Global Aid Industry

Every decade or so, the global aid industry finds that it must transform to survive. During these periods of change, donor countries restructure their aid agencies, shrink or expand their assistance budgets, and lobby for the creation or dissolution of a …

Source: Foreign Affairs - Pending
Published on 09:13 GMT

Legislators raise concerns on President Ruto's security after flying shoe incident

Murang'a County Senator Joe Nyutu, Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech and his Kitutu Chache South counterpart Anthony Kibagendi have taken issue with the rigidity of President William Ruto's security detail. This comes after President …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
Published on 12:32 GMT

What triggers a SLAPP lawsuit in Switzerland? Gold does

Men search for gold in Khartoum State, Alkhanag, Sudan. Eric Lafforgue / Hans Lucas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Handover and reburial of remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists

Good morning. We gather here today for the handover and reburial of the exhumed remains of two courageous and brave patriots, Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu. These two patriots are part of the great army of liberation that took up arms and fought …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Launch of Transformation Fund

Programme Director; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; Ministers Gwede Mantashe, Stella Ndabeni and Ronald Lamola; Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and other Deputy Ministers present; Members of the Executive Councils here present; …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 07:40 GMT

Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun

(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Half of Germans Support Ban on AfD

(MENAFN) Close to half of the German population is in favor of prohibiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after it was labeled an “extremist” organization by the country's internal security service. This sentiment was captured in a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Law ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

DOE Legacy Management Expertise Tapped for Rifle Disposal Cell Pore Water Extraction Project

RIFLE, COLORADO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) recently faced an operational challenge at the Rifle Disposal Site in Colorado, it took subject matter experts across a wide array …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

TMC CEO Testifies Before Congress: Deep-Sea Minerals Key to U.S. Industrial Future

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted the abundant, unattached polymetallic nodule resource as a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

G7 should act as stabilizer and reformer to reshape international order, urges T7 report

Waterloo, Canada, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report to the Group of 7 (G7) suggests the nations’ leaders should set directions to help address root causes of instability while also innovating in new areas at the global level. The Think7 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to protect the 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma and restore …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press. In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

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