Don’t rush to apply Western democracy standards, ITUC-Africa warns
The International Trade Union Confederation Africa has cautioned African labour leaders against hastily adopting Western democratic standards to assess their governments, warning that such frameworks may not reflect the continent’s realities and interests.
K1 De Ultimate’s daughter declares bid for Surulere constituency seat
The aspiring lawmaker is the second daughter of K1 De Ultimate and holds a law degree from North America University, Houdegbe in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Pakistan suspends national day parade due to US/Israel-Iran war
The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to “austerity measures” linked to the Gulf crisis.
Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’ – UN
More than a million people have been displaced across Lebanon, while Israeli strikes have killed 886 people, including 67 women and 111 children, since March 2.
Cuba scrambles to restore power as Trump threatens takeover
Cuba scrambled Tuesday to restore power after a nationwide blackout that hit the communist-run island just as US President Donald Trump proclaimed he will “take” it over.
US counterterrorism director resigns over Iran war, says Tehran not threat to America
A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States.
