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Putin Rejects Proposal To Halt Long-Range Strikes, Vows To Continue Military Campaign

Putin Rejects Proposal To Halt Long-Range Strikes, Vows To Continue Military Campaign

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Putin Rejects Proposal To Halt Long-Range Strikes, Vows To Continue Military Campaign Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a Ukrainian proposal aimed at suspending long-range strikes as an initial step toward peace negotiations. According to Putin, Moscow sees the proposal as an attempt by Kyiv to buy time amid ongoing manpower shortages along the frontline […]

CCMG CONCERNED OVER CONTINUED REPORTS OF VOTE BUYING IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

CCMG CONCERNED OVER CONTINUED REPORTS OF VOTE BUYING IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

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CCMG CONCERNED OVER CONTINUED REPORTS OF VOTE BUYING IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY By Josphat Mbewe The Christian Churches Monitoring Group-CCMG- has expressed concern over continued reports of vote buying by some political players in selected parts of the country during the ongoing election campaign period. Speaking in an interview with Phoenix News, CCMG […]

Zambia Introduces Teacher Licensing Exams

Zambia Introduces Teacher Licensing Exams

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By Charity Nyoni The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) has begun developing regulations to guide the rollout of licensure examinations for teachers under a new law. This follows the enactment of the Teaching Profession Act No. 1 of 2026, which replaces the 2013 Act and provides for the administration of licensing exams. TCZ Registrar Dr. […]

PLO Lumumba Urges Africa to Recall Ambassadors from South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

PLO Lumumba Urges Africa to Recall Ambassadors from South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

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PLO Lumumba Urges Africa to Recall Ambassadors from South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks Renowned pan-Africanist Professor, PLO Lumumba has called on leadership across Africa to take a firm diplomatic action against South Africa following the inhumane treatment of fellow Africans. The Professor condemned the silence of most African governments while South African citizens continue to […]

“I’m saving Christians throughout the world.” — Donald Trump

“I’m saving Christians throughout the world.” — Donald Trump

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“I’m saving Christians throughout the world.” — Donald Trump Speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s 2026 policy conference in Washington, D.C., Trump said the U.S. military carried out targeted strikes in Nigeria to eliminate terrorist leaders responsible for attacks on Christian communities. The U.S. President said the operation “largely ended” the slaughter of Christian […]

France is considering reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso ended diplomatic relations with Paris

France is considering reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso ended diplomatic relations with Paris

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France is considering reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso ended diplomatic relations with Paris. The response comes as France’s influence continues to weaken across parts of West Africa, where several military-led governments have distanced themselves from their former colonial ruler. Burkina Faso accused France of supporting subversive networks and terrorists, allegations Paris has repeatedly denied. The […]

Putin says Russia facing a “difficult period” amid growing energy disruptions

Putin says Russia facing a “difficult period” amid growing energy disruptions

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Putin says Russia facing a “difficult period” amid growing energy disruptions Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is going through a “difficult period” as the country faces mounting challenges linked to recent disruptions affecting its energy infrastructure. The statement comes after a series of Ukrainian long-range strikes reportedly targeted key Russian energy facilities, […]

Namibia is not done asking Germany to pay for the Herero and Nama genocide

Namibia is not done asking Germany to pay for the Herero and Nama genocide

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Namibia is not done asking Germany to pay for the Herero and Nama genocide Namibia’s Attorney General Festus Katuna Mbandeka renewed the call this week, saying the country is still pushing Germany for real reparations over the genocide of the Herero and Nama people between 1904 and 1908. German colonial forces killed an estimated 65,000 […]