Taiwan President Cancels Africa Trip Over Alleged Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan has called off a planned visit to Eswatini, citing diplomatic pressure from China. The trip, which was scheduled to begin this week, was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s rule. Eswatini remains one of the few countries that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan. According to […]
Pope Leo Warns Global Future at Risk During Africa Visit
Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning that the future of humanity is being “tragically compromised” by ongoing conflicts and the weakening of international law. Speaking in Equatorial Guinea during the final leg of his Africa tour, the pope criticized global leaders for failing to uphold justice, peace, and cooperation. Addressing President Teodoro Obiang […]
Russian Paramilitary Operation Secures Release of Hostages Held in West Africa
Russia’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday that two men, a Russian and a Ukrainian citizen have been freed following a special operation conducted in Mali. The individuals had been abducted in neighboring Niger in July 2024. According to the ministry, both men were employees of a Russian geological exploration company. Their release was carried out […]