Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has chosen retired brigadier general Geraldine George as the acting defense minister, making her the first woman in this role. Her appointment follows protests by soldiers’…
Access Bank, a big Nigerian bank, picked a temporary CEO to take over for Herbert Wigwe, the previous CEO who passed away in a helicopter crash. Bolaji Agbede, who’s been…
Joko Widodo: From People’s Champion to Power Player Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, started as a furniture salesman before rising to become Indonesia’s president, winning hearts with his “man…
Indonesia’s Crucial Election: Three Contenders Vie for Presidency On February 14th, Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, is holding its sixth election since transitioning from a military dictatorship. The race for…
Harry and Meghan Give Their Online Presence a Royal Makeover Prince Harry and Meghan have revamped their website, now called “The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke &…
The BBC reports that a Mumbai grocery store, which previously relied on Paytm’s digital payment services, is now requesting cash payments due to uncertainties surrounding Paytm’s survival. The Reserve Bank…
This BBC article discusses the US Senate’s approval of a $95 billion foreign aid package, including significant allocations for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill faces challenges in the House,…
The BBC article highlights President Biden’s strong criticism of former President Trump’s comments regarding NATO and Russia. Biden condemned Trump’s suggestion of encouraging Russian attacks on NATO members who don’t…
Why the US Economy Is Booming While Europe Lags Behind: A Layman’s Guide As countries struggle to bounce back from pandemic woes, the US is charging ahead, leaving Europe in…
Xi Jinping’s fight against corruption in China keeps going, even targeting top bankers and military leaders. Some say it’s like he’s acting as a modern-day version of Stalin, getting rid…
