Beyond Africa

Uchechi Okporie

May 01, 2026

A temporary ceasefire in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has offered limited relief, but uncertainty continues to dominate global attention as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 29, 2026

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in Bengaluru after a hospital compound wall collapsed following heavy rainfall that battered the city

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 29, 2026

Tensions flared in West Bengal during the second phase of voting as fresh incidents of political violence were reported, raising concerns over election security in one of India’s most politically sensitive states

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 29, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has narrowly avoided a parliamentary investigation after lawmakers voted down claims he misled MPs over the controversial appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 28, 2026

A fierce political and media storm has erupted in the United States after First Lady Melania Trump publicly called on ABC to take action against late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a controversial joke targeting her, just as a separate shooting scare disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 27, 2026

Russian Africa Corps forces have confirmed they have withdrawn from the northern Malian city of Kidal following coordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 26, 2026

Washington, D.C. was thrown into chaos after gunfire erupted near the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing the emergency evacuation of Donald Trump and several top U.S. officials.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

Tensions have erupted inside NATO after reports suggested the United States considered possible measures against Spain over its stance on the Iran conflict, triggering fresh debate about unity within the powerful military alliance.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 24, 2026

A woman in Mumbai has become the center of national and international attention after reports emerged that a complaint was filed against her for protesting severe traffic congestion caused by a BJP political rally in India’s financial capital.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 24, 2026

In a moment blending politics, culture, and spiritual symbolism, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn international attention after sharing striking images from a boat ride along the Hooghly River in India’s eastern state of West Bengal.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

A dramatic new account from the Middle East is drawing global attention after a surviving Iranian sailor alleged that the United States tried to eliminate the crew of a warship that later sank at sea.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Iran declared it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States lifts its naval blockade, deepening fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies.