Elon Musk to form new political party in challenge to former ally Trump/in /by
Donald Trump’s former ally Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his split with the US president over a new spending bill. Musk announced the creation of the America Party on Sunday.
Gabon’s President Oligui launches new political party/in /by
More than two years after seizing power in a military coup, Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema has taken a significant step toward consolidating his political influence with the launch of a new party.
BRICS leaders criticize Trump tariffs, attacks on Iran/in /by
Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs against the bloc if they take any moves to undermine the dollar
Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on nations that align with “anti-American” BRICS bloc/in /by
US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose an additional 10% tariff on nations that align themselves with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies.
Ivorian diaspora in Paris demands free and inclusive elections ahead of October vote/in /by
Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and inclusive elections.
Saba Saba protests: Nairobi on lockdown as Kenyans rally against Ruto/in /by
Tens of thousands of peeople are expected to rally against the government of President William Ruto, which they accuse of corruption and brutality. The rallies are timed to coincide with Saba Saba or 7/7. Then in 1990, nationwide protests took place in Kenya as people demanded free elections
Fearing protests, Kenyan authorities barricade capital/in /by
Tens of thousands of peeople are expected to rally against the government of President William Ruto, which they accuse of corruption and brutality. The rallies are timed to coincide with Saba Saba or 7/7. Then in 1990, nationwide protests took place in Kenya as people demanded free elections
Greece FM Gerapetritis meets Libyan strongman Haftar in Benghazi/in /by
Once considered an ally of Greece, Haftar's relationship with the country has soured in recent months. The shift is largely attributed to a spike in migrant arrivals from eastern Libya
Empowering youth in agriculture could boost global economy, FAO report says/in /by
A new UN report says getting unemployed youth into agricultural jobs could change the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience. But coordinated action is needed to unlock their potential.
Parkinsons patients report better balance after capoeira classes/in /by
Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease. The patients say the specific movements of this once-outlawed exercise are improving their physical health.