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nypost.comsports1 day ago
Brazilian Football Confederation President Reimburses Hotel After Allegations of Federation-Funded Travel
Samir Xaud, 42, is accused of using Brazilian Football Confederation funds for trips involving two women. The federation rejected the claims and said expenses are tied only to official activities.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
Syria Marks One Year Since Assad's Fall
Residents in Damascus described changes in daily life one year after the December 2024 collapse of Bashar Assad's government. The new administration, led by Ahmed al Sharaa and dominated by Hay'at Tahrir al Sham, has introduced new restrictions on alcohol and public behavior.
mises.orgworld2 days ago
Al-Shabaab Advances in South-Central Somalia as Federal Authority Weakens
The group has retaken at least five districts and operates checkpoints near Mogadishu. Federal government roadblocks collect irregular bribes while al-Shabaab maintains published tax schedules and dispute courts.
nbcnews.comworld5 days ago
Liberia House invites Naymote to explain legislative assessment report and funding sources
The House of Representatives has asked Naymote Partners for Democratic Development to detail the methodology and funding behind its Legislative Constituency Assessment Report. Naymote says it has responded and welcomes impartial review.
dutchnews.nlpolitics5 days ago
Uganda Cabinet Begins 10-Day Induction Retreat
Newly appointed ministers pledged disciplined leadership and zero tolerance for corruption during the opening of a ten-day induction retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
thehindu.compolitics6 days ago
Mumba Calls for Chaponda’s Resignation over Remarks on Mzimba District
Malawi Congress Party lawmaker Vitumbiko Mumba called on senior Democratic Progressive Party figure George Chaponda to resign and urged President Arthur Peter Mutharika to dismiss him if he refuses.
skysports.comsports9 days ago
Baroness Karren Brady Steps Down as West Ham United Vice-Chair After 16 Years
She left five games before the end of the season after working at the club for 16 years. Brady had known since July 2023 that co-owner David Sullivan faced restrictions over safeguarding concerns.
ABC Newssports9 days ago
ISU Members to Reelect Jae Youl Kim Unopposed for Second Term
The International Skating Union will vote Friday on a second term for its first non-European leader after the Milan Cortina Olympics.
citizen.co.zapolitics9 days ago
Botswana Parliament Holds Workshop on Oversight of Public Enterprises and Budgets
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse addressed a three-day workshop on public enterprise oversight in Gaborone, calling on legislators to deepen accountability after Botswana's first change of government.
vaticannews.vapolitics10 days ago
Sudan Cabinet Approves Draft Darfur Regional Governance System Act for 2026
Sudan's Council of Ministers approved draft legislation establishing a regional governance system for Darfur. The measure was presented during a regular cabinet meeting in Khartoum.
donegaldaily.comsports10 days ago
52 Women's National League Clubs Call Special Meeting to Oppose FA Academy Team Plan
Fifty-two clubs sent a letter on Thursday demanding a special general meeting to challenge the Football Association's proposal to place four Women's Super League academy teams in the third tier from 2027.
bbc.co.uksports11 days ago
FIFA and FIFPro Sign Deal Giving Players Veto Rights but Requiring Withdrawal of All Legal Claims
The agreement grants FIFPro observer status at the FIFA Council and veto power over key decisions. All pending legal claims against FIFA are withdrawn under the terms.
ABC Newspolitics11 days ago
Johan Eliasch Faces Re-election Challenge as FIS Members Vote in Belgrade
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation will vote Thursday in Belgrade on whether to keep Johan Eliasch as president after one term marked by financial disputes and athlete criticism.
hrw.orgpolitics12 days ago
Uganda Opposition Figures File Court Application Over Arrest and Detention
Two individuals filed a High Court application seeking declarations that their arrest, detention, and prosecution violated constitutional rights. The filing names the Chief of Defence Forces and the Attorney General as respondents.
thezimbabwemail.comworld13 days ago
Tendai Biti Speaks Against Constitutional Amendment Bill at UK Diaspora Meeting
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti spoke at a public meeting in Leicester on June 6 about the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. The event drew attendees from across the United Kingdom.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics17 days ago
Zimbabwe MPs Cite Security Threats, Cut Short Debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill
Lawmakers suspended debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on Wednesday after reports of threats against some Members of Parliament. Speaker Jacob Mudenda had earlier said security measures were in place.
thezimbabwemail.compolitics18 days ago
Zimbabwe Parliament Suspends Normal Business to Debate Constitutional Amendment Bill
The speaker of parliament rejected opposition requests to delay debate on a bill that would extend presidential, parliamentary, and council terms to seven years. Debate on the measure began after the second reading.
techcentral.co.zapolitics23 days ago
South Africa Inquiry Receives Court Challenge Over Subpoena Timing
Former president Thabo Mbeki filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to suspend a summons to appear before an inquiry examining delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions. The application cites a pending Constitutional Court ruling on the inquiry chair…
Euronewstechnology23 days ago
World Urban Forum 2026 Draws 57,000 Participants from 176 Countries
The 13th World Urban Forum concluded with discussions on housing, climate resilience and urban governance. Organisers reported that the sessions informed future strategic priorities.
citizen.co.zaworld26 days ago
South African Ministers to Visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital After Public Protector Report
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will meet hospital and provincial officials on Tuesday. The visit follows a Public Protector report that found only half of allocated repair funds were spent after a 2021 fire.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics27 days ago
Uganda Legislators Gather to Elect New Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Members of Uganda's 12th Parliament began arriving at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026, for their first formal sitting. The session will select replacements for the outgoing Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
news.google.compolitics27 days ago
Sudan Native Administration Council Backs Government of Hope and Prime Minister's Peace Initiative
The Higher Council for Native Administration issued a statement on May 24, 2026, endorsing the Government of Hope and the peace efforts of Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris. The council cited the prime minister's recent visits and international partnerships as positive steps for Sud…
rte.iescience32 days ago
Study Links 2025 USAID Cuts to Rise in African Violent Conflict
A new study reports that abrupt reductions in U.S. Agency for International Development funding early in 2025 coincided with increased violent conflict across most of the African continent. The findings indicate that sudden rather than gradual cuts were associated with weakened d…
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thehindu.compolitics34 days ago
Vice President Calls for Stronger Leadership and Global Governance Reforms
Ghana's vice president addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on Saturday, urging reforms to global institutions and stronger African leadership. The speech highlighted challenges facing developing countries in international decision-making.
abcnews.go.comworld34 days ago
Liberia Hosts Regional Conference of 26 African Auditors General
Liberia's General Auditing Commission is hosting a week-long meeting of auditors general from 26 English-speaking African countries. The event runs from May 18 to May 22 in Monrovia under the African Organization of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions.
sofiaglobe.compolitics34 days ago
Outgoing Speaker Withdraws From Uganda Parliament Race
A tweet posted on X indicates that the outgoing Speaker of Parliament has withdrawn from the race for the position in the 12th Parliament. The announcement follows a weekend raid on her homes as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
thesouthafrican.compolitics34 days ago
Nigeria Democratic Congress Closes Presidential Forms Sale, Extends Others
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has closed the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for the presidency. The party extended the deadline for other elective offices by one week ahead of the 2027 general election.
sabcnews.comworld34 days ago
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies
Festus Mogae, who served as president of Botswana, died this week. He later chaired the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for South Sudan and served on the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Prize Committee.
thezimbabwemail.comworld34 days ago
Zimbabwe Leadership Forum Urges Public Sector to Shift from Command Structures
Zimbabwe Leadership Forum chairperson Canaan Dube called for public institutions to move away from top-down leadership models. The remarks precede two 2026 forum events focused on governance and transparency.
sabcnews.comworld35 days ago
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies
The death of former Botswana president Festus Mogae has prompted discussion about presidential term limits and succession practices across Africa.
usethebitcoin.comworld38 days ago
Kenya Implements New Public Benefit Organizations Regulations Replacing 1992 NGO Rules
The Public Benefit Organizations Regulations 2026, approved by Parliament in April, operationalize the 2013 PBO Act and automatically transition legacy NGOs into the new framework. Organizations face stricter governance, reporting and fee requirements under the Public Benefit Org…
themandarin.com.aupolitics39 days ago
Somalia Government and Opposition Fail to Agree on Electoral Commission Structure
High-level negotiations between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders concluded Wednesday inside Mogadishu's Halane compound without bridging differences over the electoral commission. Both sides agreed to reconvene Thursday after internal consultations. Tensions…
thezimbabwemail.comworld39 days ago
Zimbabwe Court Acquits Former Tourism Minister Mzembi of Abuse of Office
Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was acquitted on charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer. The High Court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The allegations centered on the distribution of public-viewing television screens to…
Semaforpolitics43 days ago
South African Court Orders Revival of Impeachment Inquiry Against President
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against the president in 2022. The decision revives scrutiny over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 in foreign currency from the president's Phala Phala game farm. Op…
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Al Jazeeraworld44 days agoUpdated
Botswana Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Death of Former President Festus Mogae at 86
The government announced that Festus Mogae, who served as Botswana’s third president from 1998 to 2008, died at the age of 86. President Duma Boko ordered flags flown at half-mast and paid tribute to Mogae’s leadership on economic growth and HIV/AIDS. Mogae had been reported unwe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics45 days ago
Uganda's Parliament Passes Sovereignty Bill After Contentious Debate
President Museveni congratulated NRM MPs for approving the legislation after amendments to contentious clauses. The bill, which generated widespread debate, now awaits presidential assent. Museveni cited historical foreign interference in Uganda to defend the measure.
ecns.cnworld45 days ago
Ramaphosa Holds Informal Bilateral Meeting with Mnangagwa on Zimbabwean President’s Private Farm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 4 May 2026 and was joined by wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, whose assets have been frozen in South Africa where he is wanted for alleged money laundering. Presidency spoke…
citizen.co.zaworld46 days ago
Former African Presidents Discuss Governance and Conflict Resolution at Johannesburg Arbitration Week
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke on leadership and dispute resolution in Africa during a panel at the three-day forum hosted by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. He highlighted challenges in sustaining peace agreements due to weakened trust and called for greate…
vanguardngr.compolitics48 days ago
Nigeria's Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Plans US Visit to Address Insecurity and Economic Issues
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar is scheduled to visit the United States to highlight Nigeria's security challenges, economic difficulties, and governance matters. He described the situation as a full-blown internal crisis involving violence, inflation, and policy in…
thezimbabwemail.compolitics48 days ago
Zimbabwe Attorney General Urges Cabinet Members to Support Decisions or Resign
Zimbabwe's Attorney General Virginia Mabiza stated that cabinet members must support collective decisions or resign. The statement addressed resistance to proposed constitutional amendments extending presidential and parliamentary terms. Mabiza emphasized cabinet solidarity and a…
pymnts.comfinance52 days ago
World Liberty Financial Proposal to Unlock 62 Billion Tokens Nears Approval
A proposal by World Liberty Financial to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens has received 99.5% support in an ongoing vote. The plan includes burning 10% of insider holdings and vesting the remainder over five years after a two-year cliff. The vote highlights concentrated voting power…
middleeasteye.networld55 days ago
Abdullahi Mohamed Noor Resigns as Senior Adviser to Somali President
Abdullahi Mohamed Noor announced his resignation as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on April 27, 2026, in Mogadishu. He cited political obstacles and deadlock as reasons, warning of threats to Somalia's stability. The move comes less than 20 days before t…
mg.co.zaworld55 days ago
Malawi Receives $80 Million World Bank Grant to Boost Local Service Delivery
Malawi has secured an $80 million grant from the World Bank to support local governance and service delivery amid foreign exchange shortages. The funding targets all 32 local councils and finances the second phase of the Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project. An additiona…
thezimbabwemail.comworld55 days ago
Chivayo and Coltart Exchange Criticisms Over Trade Fair Delegation
A public dispute arose between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart after Chivayo joined Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Duma Boko at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Coltart questioned the decision, citing damage to the offices' dignity, while Ch…
theprint.inworld55 days ago
Kenyan President Ruto Mourns Death of Academic Raphael Munavu
President William Ruto of Kenya issued a statement mourning the death of Raphael Munavu, a scholar and public servant. Ruto highlighted Munavu's contributions to education reform and technological development in the country. Munavu had chaired a presidential task force on educati…