By Ellie Hollinshead

DR Congo Moves to Ban Foreign Currency in Local Transactions

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is moving to prohibit the use of foreign currencies in everyday domestic cash transactions, in a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening monetary sovereignty and stabilising the national financial system. The proposed measure, announced by monetary authorities, is designed to reinforce the role of the Congolese…

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Ona Ara at a Crossroads: Dr. Oyenike Adeleke’s Bid for Representation and a New Development Agenda

As political conversations intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle, attention is gradually shifting toward constituencies where leadership choices may significantly shape local development trajectories. One such constituency is Ona Ara Local Government Area in Oyo State, where aspirations for legislative representation are beginning to take clearer form. At the centre of this unfolding political…

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Donald Trump’s new tantrum: We don’t need anyone’s help in Iran war

In a characteristically forceful tone, Donald Trump has once again stirred debate with his insistence that the United States needs no external support in its escalating conflict with Iran. His remarks—framed as confidence by supporters and recklessness by critics—underscore a widening divide over both the conduct and purpose of the war. “We don’t need anyone’s…

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Australia Offers Refuge to Iranian Women Footballers Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players, a move that highlights both the country’s commitment to human rights and the increasingly complex geopolitical environment surrounding the Middle East. The decision comes as Canberra simultaneously strengthens its military presence in the region, deploying missiles and a radar surveillance aircraft amid escalating tensions….

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Certificate of Sponsorship: Broken Promises and the Human Cost of UK Immigration Policy

The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) system was pitched to skilled international workers as a golden gateway to Britain: a pathway to contribute, to build a life, to eventually gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR). The British government framed it as a promise—a structured, transparent route for talented professionals to enter the UK, fill labour gaps,…

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Norway’s Winter Glory and Verona Dreams: A Storied Finale to Milano‑Cortina 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics came to a spectacular end in the ancient setting of the Verona Arena, as the closing ceremony brought 17 days of competition to a vibrant close. The Games — hosted across northern Italy’s snow‑draped slopes, Alpine peaks and urban arenas — fused elite sport with cultural flair, leaving lasting legacies both…

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Supreme Court Limits Presidential Trade Powers in Landmark Tariff Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against former President Donald Trump in a significant decision curbing the scope of executive authority over global tariffs. In a closely watched judgment, the justices concluded that the president exceeded his statutory powers when imposing sweeping trade tariffs without clear congressional authorization. The ruling underscores the…

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Starmer Appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as First Female Cabinet Secretary in Historic Civil Service Shift.

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as Britain’s first female cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service, marking a historic milestone in the more than century-long history of the role. Currently permanent secretary at the Home Office, Dame Antonia succeeds Chris Wormald, as the prime minister reshapes his senior team following a turbulent…

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£28m Foundry Business Park to Transform Wolverhampton Brownfield into Thriving Employment Hub

A derelict brownfield site in Wolverhampton is set to undergo a major transformation as construction begins on the £28 million Foundry Business Park, a regeneration project that aims to create more than 300 local jobs and rejuvenate the Bilston area. The 15-acre site, located off Brook Street in Bilston, has stood vacant for over two…

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