Sudan: Military fires tear gas at protesters

The military in Sudan has fired tear gas in an attempt to stop tens of thousands of protesters marching towards the presidential palace. The protests are taking place across the…

South Africa: Talks to end Ethiopia’s Tigray war start

Peace talks aimed at ending the devastating conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region are under way in South Africa, a spokesman for South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. The…

India: Reactions to election of Rishi Sunak- 31st head of state of Indian origin in 25 countries

More than 200 persons of Indian origin have been elected to positions of political power in 25 countries, with 10 governments being headed by a person of Indian origin. Starting…

Indonesia: Woman with gun arrested outside presidential palace

Authorities in Indonesia have detained a woman carrying a gun outside the presidential palace in Jakarta at a time when President Joko Widodo was not in his office, according to…

USA: Meghan Markle reveals she is ‘43% Nigerian

The Duchess of Sussex says genealogical testing has revealed that she is “43% Nigerian”. In the latest episode of her Spotify original podcast, Archetypes, Meghan told Nigerian-American talk show host…

Central African Republic: President fires top for ‘impediment’

The president of the Central African Republic has sacked the head of the constitutional court, Danielle Darlan, for “permanent impediment”. Faustin Archange Touadera decree came after the 70-year-old judge last…

Cambodia: Eleven students drown after ferry capsizes

Eleven pupils died in southern Cambodia after the ferry in which they were crossing a river capsized, officials have said. Four people – two students and two crew members –…

China: President Xi to rule for the third term

China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the Communist Party’s leader, cementing his place as the nation’s most influential ruler since Mao Zedong. The Central Committee…

Philippines: Korean Air plane overshoots runway

A Korean Air plane has overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines, but no injuries were reported among the 173 people on board, according to…

UK: Rishi Sunak becomes 3rd prime minister in 2 months

Rishi Sunak is the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after winning the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest, which was triggered by the resignation of Liz Truss last week. Sunak’s win…