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Obama Slams African Leaders During Historic African Union Speech

Obama Slams African Leaders During Historic African Union Speech

On Tuesday, President became the first United States President to address the African Union (AU) at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during his official visit to Africa. Embedded within his address were words of support for the growth of Africa’s economy and position in the international realm, but also condemnation for African public officers […]

Senate approves removal of Confederate flag from South Carolina capitol

Senate approves removal of Confederate flag from South Carolina capitol

The House of Representatives in South Carolina has voted to take down the Confederate flag from capitol grounds after a long and fractious debate. After a final procedural vote, the bill is expected to be signed by Republican Governor Nikki Haley later on Thursday. The flag will then be removed at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT) […]

U.S. conducts first drone strikes against ISIS in Afghanistan, 49 dead

U.S. conducts first drone strikes against ISIS in Afghanistan, 49 dead

The first US drone operation targeting purported Daesh fighters in Afghanistan has killed at least 49 fighters in eastern Afghanistan, officials confirmed Tuesday. The first of two strikes targeted fighters in Nangarhar province’s Achin district, killing at least 12 militants at midday on Monday, said the provincial governor’s spokesman Ahmad Zia Adulzai. Abdulzai said initial […]

World stability only possible when our Navy dominates – US

World stability only possible when our Navy dominates – US

For most of the past 70 years, the United States of America enjoyed unquestioned naval superiority across the globe, and the U.S. Navy could establish and sustain maritime dominance wherever and whenever needed. However, since the collapse of Soviet Union, the American Navy has been in decline with its fleet shrinking from almost 600 ships […]

Robert Mugabe Asks Barack Obama To Marry Him

Robert Mugabe Asks Barack Obama To Marry Him

President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has challenged President Barack Obama by asking his hand in marriage. His comment comes at the back of the legalization of gay marriage in the United State by the Supreme Court. Mugabe in his weekly radio interview with Zimbabwe’s national radio Saturday said, “I’ve just concluded since President Obama endorses […]

U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after former Lesotho army chief shot dead by soldiers

U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after former Lesotho army chief shot dead by soldiers

The United States said on Monday it was “deeply concerned” after Lesotho’s former army chief was shot dead last week, an incident that risks sparking instability in a small mountainous kingdom of strategic importance to South Africa. Former Lesotho Defence Force commander Maaparankoe Mahao was shot dead by soldiers in his village home on June […]

Should Teachers Be Allowed to Spank children?

Should Teachers Be Allowed to Spank children?

The practice of caning children has existed since time immemorial and this was a form of punishment aimed at bringing unruly children into either submission or obedience. I recently watched a young boy hurling insults at his mother on a video that has gone viral on the Internet, something I could never imagine happening when […]

Pope to visit Uganda and Central African Republic in November

Pope to visit Uganda and Central African Republic in November

Pope Francis will come to Uganda and also go to the Central African Republic in November on his first visit to Africa, the Vatican announced Friday. The Argentinian pontiff has said several times in recent months that he intended to travel to Africa this year. “If God permits it I will be in Africa in […]

Jeb Bush Announces White House Bid – ‘Optimistic’ Campaign

Jeb Bush Announces White House Bid – ‘Optimistic’ Campaign

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has officially launched his US presidential campaign, promising to “run with heart” and “take nothing and no one for granted”. Mr Bush, the son and brother of two former presidents, spoke in his hometown of Miami, Florida. Recently released campaign branding leaves behind his surname, which some see as a […]

China building a military base in Zimbabwe

China building a military base in Zimbabwe

A United States panel on Africa has been told of China building a military base in eastern Zimbabwe, raising alarm in Washington which is increasingly worried about Beijing’s growing influence in Africa. The issue came up for discussion last week during a hearing on Zimbabwe by the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights […]

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