Politics

Government, diplomacy and policy from the region and around the world.

UN Votes to Adopt New World Map to Reflect Africa’s True Size in 164-1 General Assembly Ballot

The United Nations General Assembly on September 4 2026 adopted a resolution sponsored by Togo and backed by the African Union that promotes the Equal Earth projection to more accurately…

US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Plan Moscow and Kyiv Visits for Ukraine Peace Talks

King Oyo’s Remains Arrive in Uganda as Tooro Royals Disagree Over Heir

Downing Street Insists UK Commitment to Falkland Islands Remains Unwavering After Argentine Claims

Milei Threatens Sanctions on Oil Firms in Renewed Falklands Sovereignty Push

Sri Lankan Surgeons Extract 3.1kg Bladder Stone in Claimed Medical Record

Tight Security and Censorship Surround Funeral for Reformist Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji

Zambian Police Detain 11 Including Opposition Presidential Candidate in Post-Election Raid

Indonesia Struggles With Aid Delivery as Flores Quake Toll Reaches 53

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