The Dutch coalition government has collapsed following the sudden withdrawal of Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV) over unresolved tensions surrounding immigration policy. Wilders’ dramatic exit has triggered the likely prospect of early national elections, less than a year after the coalition was formed in July 2024. A last-ditch meeting held on Tuesday morning, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, aimed to salvage the fragile alliance. However, talks ended almost immediately when Wilders abruptly left the room, effectively dissolving the coalition. At the center of the fallout were ten additional asylum-related demands from Wilders, which included halting new asylum applications,…
Author: Tosin Onisuuru
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of executing at least 21 civilians over a two-day period in February in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The human rights group detailed the killings in a report released Tuesday, highlighting the atrocities committed in Goma’s Kasika neighborhood on February 22 and 23. The report offers a grim snapshot of the escalating violence in the region, where M23 rebels have mounted a large-scale offensive since January, seizing Goma and Bukavu—two of eastern Congo’s largest cities. The conflict has left thousands dead and displaced hundreds of thousands. Among the victims…
The United Nations refugee agency has reported that more than 4 million people have fled Sudan since the outbreak of its civil war in April 2023, marking one of the world’s most severe displacement crises. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva, UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun described the figure as a tragic milestone. “Now entering its third year, the displacement of over 4 million people underscores the magnitude of this ongoing humanitarian disaster,” she said. “If the violence continues, we expect thousands more to flee, posing risks to both regional and global stability.” Sudan, which borders Chad, South Sudan, Egypt,…
A 40-year-old Harare resident, Mike Mupinga, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide after his pit bull fatally attacked a man on Sunday morning in New Bluffhill, Harare’s Ward 41. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed in a statement posted on X today that Mupinga is in custody over the incident, in which his dogs allegedly mauled Samuel Machara (39) to death near his residence. The police revealed that the victim’s body was discovered with multiple dog bite wounds and has since been transported to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals mortuary for a postmortem examination. Ward 41 Councillor Kudzai Kadzombe…
More than 15 parishes within the Makurdi Catholic Diocese in Benue State have been forced to shut down following relentless attacks on their host communities by suspected armed herders. This was revealed on Sunday by Rev. Fr Joseph Beba, Chairman of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) in the Makurdi Diocese, during a press briefing at the Catholic Cathedral in Makurdi. According to Fr Beba, the violence has mainly affected communities such as Tse Orbiam, Ahume, Jimba, Nagi-Camp, Aondoana, Yelewata, and Abegana. In the past two weeks, these areas have experienced coordinated assaults that have led to the deaths…
A rebel group affiliated with Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a military base in central Mali, near the Burkina Faso border. According to two security sources, over 30 Malian soldiers were killed during the assault on Sunday. The group, Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), confirmed in a statement that its fighters captured the Boulkessi base. The Malian army, in its statement, acknowledged it had to withdraw, noting that many soldiers fought bravely until their last breath, but did not provide specific casualty figures. A spokesperson for the army did not respond to inquiries about…
The death toll from flooding in Nigeria’s Niger State has risen to 151, with thousands forced from their homes, according to emergency officials. Ibrahim Audu Hussaini, Director of Information at the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the updated figure on Saturday. Just a day earlier, the death toll had been reported as 117. Hussaini stated that more than 500 households have been affected, displacing over 3,000 people. The devastating floods hit the central town of Mokwa on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning. Days later, rescue teams are still combing through mud and debris, searching for victims. Flooding…
U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on Elon Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), affirming that the entrepreneur will continue to remain close to the administration. On his Truth Social page, Trump wrote: “Today marks his last day, but not really, because he will always be with us, lending his support every step of the way. Elon is fantastic!” Trump also announced that he and Musk will hold a joint press conference in the Oval Office on May 30 at 1:30 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. Kyiv time). Musk had previously confirmed his departure from DOGE, hinting…
Gilead Sciences remains committed to providing its twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, in low-income countries—even amid uncertainty about funding due to cuts from the Trump administration. A final decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on lenacapavir’s approval is expected by June 19. If approved and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the drug could reach 2 million people across 18 low-income countries by early 2026, as part of agreements with the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund. Lenacapavir has shown nearly 100% efficacy in large clinical trials. It promises to…
Mauritanian economist Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the next President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking a significant leadership transition for the continent’s premier development finance institution. He will assume office on September 1, 2025, succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina after his two-term tenure. A Decisive Victory Dr. Tah secured the presidency after three rounds of voting during the AfDB’s annual meetings in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, garnering 76.18% of the vote. His closest competitors were Zambia’s Samuel Maimbo and Senegal’s Amadou Hott. A Proven Track Record With nearly four decades of experience in development finance, Dr. Tah…
