Category: Foreign
Govt arrests soldiers over coup attempt in Benin Republic
The military of the Benin Republic says around a dozen soldiers have been arrested following an attempted coup, including the ringleaders of the foiled operation. ... Read More
Pope Leo lists African countries to visit in 2026
Pope Leo XIV has said that he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his ... Read More
White House on lock down following shooting of two National Guard members
The White House was reportedly placed on lockdown on Wednesday following a shooting involving members of the U.S. National Guard near the nation’s capital, raising ... Read More
Miss Universe Africa resigns, upholds value over crown
Olivia Yacé, the Ivorian beauty queen who placed fourth runner-up and won the continental title for Africa and Oceania at Miss Universe 2025, has resigned ... Read More
‘In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted’ – says Nicki Minaj, calls for urgent action
American rapper Nicki Minaj has raised global attention to alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, calling for urgent international action during a United Nations event hosted ... Read More
Pope warns against escalating violence, persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, ... Read More
Russia monitoring potential US military action in Nigeria
The Russian government confirmed that it is monitoring the events in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding a possible military action. “We are ... Read More
Man detained after grabbing Mexican President’s breasts, attempting to kiss her
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has said she will press charges against a man who groped her during a public appearance. Mobile phone footage of ... Read More
Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris hits return capsule
Three Chinese astronauts currently aboard the Tiangong space station have been forced to delay their return to Earth after their spacecraft was reportedly struck by ... Read More
Death toll rises to 40 as Vietnam battles record floods
The death toll from a week of flooding and record rains in central Vietnam rose to 40 on Tuesday, authorities said, as another powerful storm ... Read More