Colombian President Gustavo Petro at podium
Colombia

Colombian government decries ‘illegal’ bid to suspend Petro amid presidential election

The decision, which has been categorically rejected by the Executive Branch, comes nearly 10 days before the second round of the election pitting progressive Iván Cepeda, against far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

Pablo Meriguet
June 11, 2026
Tire on fire as man waves Kenyan flag
Español

Las protestas en Kenia contra el centro de cuarentena del ébola tienen tanto que ver con la economía como con la soberanía

Las instalaciones se han convertido en el último punto de convergencia donde los ciudadanos expresan sus frustraciones acumuladas sobre cómo se toman las decisiones y qué voces cuentan en el proceso.

Busani Ngcaweni
June 10, 2026
Activists wave Palestinian flags with vans and buses in the background
World

Global Sumud activists continue hunger strike despite exacerbating conditions in Libya

The crisis has provoked an international outcry, demanding the immediate release of the apprehended activists, who have reportedly been mistreated.

Aseel Saleh
June 10, 2026
US President Donald Trump
Iran

Trump threatens Iran with escalation as Tehran vows to defend itself

Countries, including China and Russia, have called for restraint and asked for a return to diplomacy to resolve the conflict and bring peace and stability in the region.

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Abdul Rahman
June 10, 2026
Man waves Kenyan flag near burning tire
Kenya Opinion

Kenya’s protests against Ebola quarantine facility are about the economy and sovereignty

The facility has become the latest focal point through which citizens are expressing accumulated frustrations about how decisions are taken and whose voices matter in the process.

Busani Ngcaweni
June 10, 2026
Bolivian workers march to La Paz
Bolivia

Bolivian movements vow ‘permanent mobilization’ as Paz adopts emergency powers

The Bolivian president called the most radicalized groups of protesters “narco-terrorists.” For their part, protesters remain in the streets after more than six weeks, demanding Paz’s resignation.

Pablo Meriguet
June 9, 2026
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s 2026 race: Abiy Ahmed set for re-election

Many describe the election as largely procedural and faced with ongoing insecurity, economic pressures, and limited political participation.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 9, 2026
Captain Ibrahim Traoré gives a salute
Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso officially adopts ‘comrade’ in government communication

Following a government directive, Burkina Faso has introduced the official use of the term “comrade” in government institutions, communications, and public speeches.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 9, 2026