International Affairs
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months in captivity in Niger, according to the Christian organisation he worked for. Mr Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in Niamey last year, is reportedly in good health and in the care of US officials, though details of his release remain unclear. His abduction highlighted the severe security challenges and militant activity plaguing the Sahel region.
By Alex Beauregard |
15 August 2026
International Affairs
Yann Vezilier, sentenced to 20 years for an alleged coup plot in Mali, has been granted a presidential pardon. The move comes a year after his conviction on charges of attempting to destabilise President Assimi Goïta's government on behalf of French intelligence.
By Alex Beauregard |
14 August 2026
International Affairs
Evidence shared with the BBC suggests South African special forces killed a senior police detective investigating the alleged abduction and murder of a man designated an Islamic State fundraiser by the US.
By Alex Beauregard |
10 August 2026
International Affairs
A Zan Times investigation has documented 231 cases of women killed in 10 Afghan provinces since August 2021, with many deaths recorded as suicides and few arrests made.
By Alex Beauregard |
7 August 2026
International Affairs
A serving member of the Russian armed forces has been detained after one soldier and three civilians were killed in Crimea, according to Moscow appointed regional officials.
By Ron J Jones |
4 August 2026
International Affairs
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to place World Cup commercial rights in a private investment vehicle after opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.
By Alex Draeth |
1 August 2026
International Affairs
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by another year, in a constitutional reform expected to pass through the government-controlled National Assembly.
By Ron J Jones |
31 July 2026
International Affairs
The pause follows reported warnings from senior US military officials over target limits and munitions stocks, while Iran and Oman pursue talks aimed at reopening the waterway.
By Dania Martine |
27 July 2026
International Affairs
Prosecutors presented surveillance video at a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The defence challenged parts of the evidence as the court considers whether the case should proceed to trial.
By Dania Martine |
8 July 2026
International Affairs
Nigeria says two of its nationals were killed in South Africa on the same day, as Abuja warns of rising hostility towards foreign Africans and seeks action from Pretoria.
By Ron J Jones |
7 July 2026
International Affairs
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez used Independence Day commemorations to defend the government’s disaster response, as officials reported more than 3,300 deaths from the June earthquakes.
By Alex Beauregard |
6 July 2026
International Affairs
Families in La Guaira are waiting for hours at a port storage facility converted into a temporary morgue, as authorities work to identify victims of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes.
By Alex Draeth |
5 July 2026
International Affairs
Tehran’s upcoming diplomatic engagement with Washington is expected to centre on enforcing an existing memorandum of understanding, with the Strait of Hormuz, access to frozen financial assets, and Lebanese tensions among the primary subjects.
By Alex Beauregard |
30 June 2026
International Affairs
Disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict underscore the urgency for enhanced energy security and accelerated transition to renewables, with China playing a pivotal role, according to Hitachi Energy’s CEO Wolf Mueller.
By Alex Beauregard |
12 June 2026
International Affairs
The United States and Iran engaged in reciprocal military actions in the Gulf following the downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides reported attacks on strategic sites with heightened regional tensions underscoring continuing diplomatic challenges.
By Ron J Jones |
10 June 2026
International Affairs
A Global Witness report suggests that major companies, including Amazon and Sony, may have sourced coltan linked to the M23 militia, which controls mines in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and is accused of serious human rights violations.
By Alex Beauregard |
10 June 2026
International Affairs
United States military forces have conducted a series of strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats reportedly used by Iran in the vicinity of
By Alex Beauregard |
26 May 2026
International Affairs
Activists who joined a flotilla bound for Gaza say Israeli forces abused them while they remained in detention, alleging slaps, punches, humiliation and, in som
By Alex Beauregard |
23 May 2026
International Affairs
Tehran and Washington set out starkly different messages on the future of Iran’s nuclear talks, with both capitals signalling that time is short and risks are
By Alex Beauregard |
20 May 2026
International Affairs
US President Donald Trump announced the postponement of a scheduled military strike on Iran after Gulf Arab leaders requested a pause, citing developing negotiations. The decision comes as tensions remain high and diplomatic channels continue to operate under careful scrutiny.
By Alex Beauregard |
19 May 2026
