Togo’s ruling party, UNIR, won 75.3% of votes in the recent municipal elections, securing 1,150 seats amid low voter turnout and a controversial constitutional change allowing President Faure Gnassingbé to stay in power indefinitely.
The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) concluded its 2025 General Assembly elections, electing leaders like Dr. Wale Okediran as Secretary General, reinforcing its commitment to African literary unity and democracy. Learn more about the new leadership and their vision.
Mossad Director David Barnea sought U.S. assistance in Washington to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya, addressing the worsening humanitarian situation, despite past opposition and legal hurdles.
The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Hon Ismaila Ceesay, unveiled initiatives like the Sunu Rew program, town hall meetings, and an AI-driven center to boost transparency, counter misinformation, and enhance civic participation in the country’s democratic transition.
The DRC partnered with KoBold Metals, supported by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, to invest over $1 billion in exploring the Manono lithium deposit, aiming to boost the economy while sparking concerns over foreign exploitation of local resources.
