Political crisis in Nigerian oil capital sparks fears of more economic woes | Oil and Gas

Political crisis in Nigerian oil capital sparks fears of more economic woes | Oil and Gas

Abuja, Nigeria – On October 30, oil-rich Rivers State, Nigeria’s oil capital, became the latest hub of political drama in the country following the state parliament’s attempted impeachment of Siminalayi Fubara, who had been governor for only five months. The impeachment notice was signed by 24 of 32 lawmakers, all…

‘Dying every two hours’: Afghan women risk life to give birth | In Pictures News

‘Dying every two hours’: Afghan women risk life to give birth | In Pictures News

Zubaida travelled from the rural outskirts of Khost in eastern Afghanistan to give birth at a maternity hospital specialising in complicated cases, fearing a fate all too common among pregnant Afghan women – either her death or that of her child. She lay dazed, surrounded by the unfamiliar bustle of…

South Korea sanctions North Korean spy chief over illicit cyber activities | Cybercrime News

South Korea sanctions North Korean spy chief over illicit cyber activities | Cybercrime News

Pyongyang is thought to use the money stolen in cyber-heists to fund its illegal weapons programmes. South Korea has imposed sanctions on North Korea’s spy chief and seven other North Koreans for alleged illicit cyber activities, which are believed to fund their country’s nuclear weapons and conventional missile programmes. Ri…

Who’s in charge of Tunisia’s streets? Writing’s on the wall | Arts and Culture

Who’s in charge of Tunisia’s streets? Writing’s on the wall | Arts and Culture

Tunis, Tunisia — Where control of the public space lies is one of the most fundamental questions at the heart of any society. Under repressive governments, such as those that held sway over Tunisia during the decades from independence up to its revolution of 2011, there was never any real…

At least eight killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia | Floods News

At least eight killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia | Floods News

The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane. At least eight people have been killed with one still missing after severe storms battered Australia’s eastern states over the Christmas holidays, bringing down trees and power lines and leaving tens…

Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office | Death Penalty News

Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office | Death Penalty News

Jakarta, Indonesia – For more than a decade, Mary Jane Veloso has been held in a prison in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta awaiting execution after being found guilty of drug trafficking. This year, her family got to see her for the first time in five years. “Mary Jane has…

Ukraine says at least one killed in Russian attack on Kherson rail station | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine says at least one killed in Russian attack on Kherson rail station | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian authorities say Russian shelling of a train station kills a police officer and injures four others. Ukrainian officials say at least one person has been killed and four others injured in a Russian attack on a rail station in the southern city of Kherson, as Russia’s invasion continues to…

Is Democratic Republic of Congo on the path to renewed violence? | TV Shows

Is Democratic Republic of Congo on the path to renewed violence? | TV Shows

Opposition wants the presidential vote annulled and is planning mass protests. Almost a week on from elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), voters are waiting anxiously for the results. The presidential poll was marred by logistical problems and credibility concerns. The Electoral Commission says early results show President Felix…

Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid | NATO News

Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid | NATO News

Panel’s approval clears another hurdle in Sweden’s accession process to the bloc in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid. The decision, taken on Tuesday, is a key step towards enlarging the military alliance after 19 months of…