The Take: Lost Childhood – Haiti’s Kids in the Grip of Gangs Africa News

The Take: Lost Childhood – Haiti’s Kids in the Grip of Gangs

Haiti’s gangs have turned life into a nightmare for more than a million children. Trapped in gang-controlled areas, these children are being recruited as soldiers and spies, facing unimaginable abuse, and living in constant fear. With no president, no parliament, and no protection, their futures remain uncertain. Haiti’s political vacuum has left its most vulnerable […]

Four Top Deputies Resign from Eric Adams’ Administration Amid Growing Turmoil and Corruption Charges Politics and Governance

Four Top Deputies Resign from Eric Adams’ Administration Amid Growing Turmoil and Corruption Charges

In a major development for New York City, four top deputies in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration resigned on Monday, further intensifying the political turmoil surrounding the mayor. The resignations of these high-profile officials—Maria Torres-Springer, the first deputy mayor; Anne Williams-Isom, deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi, deputy mayor for operations; and Chauncey […]

Julius Malema Sparks International Outrage Over Controversial Comments as Elon Musk Calls for Sanctions Africa News

Julius Malema Sparks International Outrage Over Controversial Comments as Elon Musk Calls for Sanctions

South African political leader Julius Malema has come under intense scrutiny following highly controversial remarks that have sparked outrage both within South Africa and internationally. Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and a newly elected member of Parliament, allegedly made statements threatening white South Africans, including women and children, in a speech […]

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Bangladesh Protesters Destroy Buildings Linked to Ousted Leader Sheikh Hasina Amid Growing Tensions

On Thursday, Bangladesh was rocked by a wave of violent protests as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to destroy buildings linked to the ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina and her family. The protesters, armed with hammers, metal rods, and even government-owned excavators, targeted significant landmarks tied to the legacy of the former prime […]

ECOWAS Keeps Door Open After 3 Coup-Hit West African Nations Exit Regional Bloc Africa News

ECOWAS Keeps Door Open After 3 Coup-Hit West African Nations Exit Regional Bloc

In a significant and unprecedented move, the junta-led nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move follows a year-long period of political tension and attempts at resolution, which ultimately culminated in a decision that will have lasting effects on the region’s political […]