Author: Solomon Alaka

Relations between the neighbouring countries remain deeply affected by the war in Sudan, where the national army and former allies, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been battling for power since April 2023. Two senior UN officials briefed the Council on developments concerning the fertile strip of territory and the peacekeeping mission there, UNISFA, whose mandate includes monitoring and verifying the redeployment of forces from the oil-rich region, in line with a 2011 agreement. Political process stalled Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, […]

Summary: With Republicans holding a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, Democrats must gain at least four seats in the November 2026 midterm elections to reclaim control. Nonpartisan analysts identify six competitive races—four Democratic-held and two Republican-held—that will likely determine the balance of power. The Political Landscape The 2026 midterms will see elections for 33 […]

Johann Wadephul’s humanitarian position on refugee returns sparks internal CDU rift as Chancellor Merz pushes hardline policy. Berlin, Germany – November 6, 2025 — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is facing mounting pressure from within his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), after publicly questioning the feasibility and morality of deporting Syrian refugees. His […]