Zambian Police Officer Arrested for Unlawful Release of Inmates on New Year’s Eve
A Zambian police officer was arrested for releasing inmates to celebrate New Year’s Eve, prompting a manhunt for 13 escapees....
Month: January 2025
Chad’s Elections Under Boycott Amid Allegations of Fraud and Autocracy
Chad conducted legislative, provincial, and local elections on Sunday amid a boycott by opposition parties. The military-led government claims these...
Syria’s New Security Forces Conduct Operations in Homs Against Assad Loyalists
On January 2, 2025, in Homs, Syria, new security forces conducted a significant operation to detain over 100 alleged followers...
Rethinking Democracy: The Case for Moving Beyond Elections
Joe Mathews reflects on the shortcomings of electoral processes in promoting democracy, particularly after the tumultuous events of 2024. He...
U.S. Government Provides Relief to Mozambique Following Cyclone Chido
The U.S. Government has allocated $450,000 through USAID to assist Mozambique in humanitarian relief efforts following Tropical Cyclone Chido. Focused...
U.S. Government Allocates $450,000 for Cyclone Chido Recovery Efforts in Mozambique
The U.S. Government has announced a $450,000 aid package to support recovery from Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, focusing on...
Violent Attacks in Nigeria and DRC Claim Lives During Christmas Season
During the Christmas season, 46 individuals were killed in attacks across Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Nigeria,...
The Future of Democracy: Key Issues for Global Governance in 2025
The 2024 elections marked a historic turnout in major democracies, with over 2 billion voters casting ballots amid global tensions....
Africa Faces Unprecedented Crises in 2024: Climate, Migration, and Conflicts Exacerbated
In 2024, Africa is grappling with significant challenges including climate change effects, rising migrant deaths, mpox outbreaks, and continuous armed...
Mozambique Faces Devastation from Tropical Cyclone Chido: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique on December 15, 2024, resulting in over 174,000 individuals impacted, with significant devastation...
