Journalists invited to cover the inauguration of the Court Martial for the trial of alleged coup plotters were on Friday barred from the proceedings at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, the venue of the trial. Confusion began when reporters, were repeatedly moved from one location to another shortly after arriving at the facility. As journalists were …
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its nationally subsidised gasoline in an effort to rein in rising economic pressures, marking the most significant adjustment to the country’s fuel-subsidy system since the 2019 price hike that sparked widespread protests and a violent crackdown. Under the revised system, Iranian motorists can still purchase 60 litres …
The African Union Commission (AUC) has strongly condemned the attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin on Sunday, describing it as a serious violation of the organisation’s principles. In a statement issued on December 7, the AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, said the Union rejects any form of military involvement in political processes, stressing …
Guinea-Bissau slipped into yet another political crisis on Wednesday after military officers declared they had taken “total control” of the country, detaining the president and suspending all electoral activities just three days after the nation held legislative and presidential elections. Tension exploded in the capital, Bissau, earlier in the day when heavy gunfire erupted near …
