LIMA, Peru — Peru’s presidential election is headed for a lengthy vote-counting process after early returns showed an extremely tight contest between conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sánchez
Preliminary results and independent quick counts indicated a statistical tie, underscoring the deep political divisions that continue to shape the South American nation. An Ipsos quick count gave Sánchez a…
Peru Election: First-Time Voters Emerge as Key Force in Tight Presidential Runoff
Peru goes to the polls this Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff that is expected to be heavily influenced by approximately two million first-time voters. Analysts say this new…
Israeli forces capture historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon amid renewed fighting
ERUSALEM, May 31, 2026 — Israeli troops have seized the historic Beaufort Castle and its surrounding strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, marking one of the most significant advances against the…
Ghanaians leave South Africa for fears of possible attacks
JOHANNESBURG — Around 300 Ghanaian nationals boarded repatriation flights from Johannesburg on Wednesday after growing anti-immigrant protests and violence in South Africa raised fears over their safety. The voluntary evacuation…
Opinion: Sustained Pressure on Russia’s Crimean Supply Lines Could Accelerate the Endgame in Ukraine
Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign against Russian logistics routes feeding occupied Crimea signals a shift in the character of the war—from attritional front-line clashes toward sustained strategic disruption of the enemy’s…
Mexico and EU Sign Long-Delayed Trade Deal Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
Mexico and the European Union have formally signed a long-awaited modernized free trade agreement, updating a framework that has been in place since 2000, in a move aimed at strengthening…
Senegal President Faye Fires Prime Minister Sonko Amid Growing Debt Crisis
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, according to a statement read on state media by a presidential aide, in a dramatic…
Nigeria Expands Local Naval Shipbuilding to Boost Maritime Security
Nigeria is accelerating efforts to strengthen its maritime security capabilities by expanding local naval shipbuilding and maintenance operations in Lagos, reducing dependence on foreign-built vessels while increasing its ability to…
President Ruto’s AU critique and the sovereignty dilemma in Africa’s integration debate
President William Ruto’s recent remarks questioning whether the African Union is “fit to provide the leadership this continent needs going into the future” have reignited a long-running debate about continental…
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secures sixth term with 97.81% landslide as Djibouti election draws scrutiny over opposition strength
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been re-elected for a sixth presidential term after official results confirmed he secured 97.81% of the vote in Friday’s election, extending his more than 25-year hold…