Growth guys, trads, podcast dads: the new tribes driving British politics

If you want to understand this moment in British politics, you need to understand the “posting-to-policy pipeline”. The term first caught on in 2023, when Lawrence Newport, an academic on paternity leave, wrote a Substack post that led to a...

Pogačar’s Historic Victory, Rwanda’s Power Shift, and Sports Evolution

Tadej Pogačar has made history by winning his fifth consecutive Il Lombardia, defining a season that some consider the most dominant in modern cycling. He became the first ever to podium in all five Monuments within a single year, capturing 40% of...

“You are back”: FIFA President sends message to South Africa after Bafana’s World Cup qualification

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a message to South Africa, congratulating Bafana Bafana on their return to the FIFA World Cup Bafana Bafana delivered a commanding performance against Rwanda, winning 3-0 and demonstrating flair This...

Active citizen participation key to Rwanda’s economic goals – Minister Kayisire

Minister Marie-Solange Kayisire addresses residents during the launch of the Citizen Participation in Planning and Budgeting for the 2026-27 fiscal year in Nyamagabe District on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy

Airtel cherishes its partnership with AI to deliver Africa’s digital future

KIGALI: AIRTEL Africa has commended its partnerships with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres, saying it’s one of the vital pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future Serving as a major telecommunications firm in Africa, the firm...

UN Commissioner Says Trump’s Gaza Plan Breaches International Law

South African judge and UN commission of inquiry chief Navi Pillay speaks during a press conference in Geneva on 16 September 2025,AFP UN Commissioner Navi Pillay has criticised ​​​​​​US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza plan for its...

Q&A of the Day – The U.N.’s Relevance After President Trump’s Peace

Q&A of the Day – The U.N.’s Relevance After President Trump’s Peace Each day I feature a listener question sent by one of these methods. Email: brianmudd@iheartmedia.com Social: @brianmuddradio iHeartRadio: Use the Talkback feature – the...

Second regional renewable summit kicks off in Sierra Leone

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Government of Sierra Leone on Wednesday officially launched the second edition of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum aimed at scaling up...

DRC and M23 agree to create an international body to oversee ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to create an international body to oversee a ceasefire that has yet to take hold. M23, which receives backing from Rwanda, controls much of North and South Kivu in the country’s...

My faith now guides my decision on political future – Sangu Delle

Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr. Sangu Delle says his faith has become the ultimate guide in deciding whether to enter active politics in the future. Speaking in a recent interview on PanaGeniusTV, a YouTube Channel monitored by our Northern Regional...

LEGAL BRIEF: Establishing Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria

Subject: Mapping Factual Incidents in Nigeria to Article II Elements of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948) I. Introduction This brief establishes, on legal and evidentiary grounds, that ongoing...

'Like working with Tiger Woods': Pogacar lifts UAE Team Emirates to new heights

Tadej Pogacar's latest stunning season of success came to an end with another record-breaking victory following a trademark solo blitz away from his hapless peloton rivals. His fifth Il Lombardia title on the spin capped a remarkable campaign for...

Gabon president’s party secures parliamentary majority

KIGALI, Rwanda The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party of Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema won 102 out of 145 parliamentary seats after the country’s recent first and second round of legislative elections, according to results published...

Ghana government faces lawsuit over deal to accept migrant deportees from US

ISTANBUL A Ghana-based civil society group has filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government, saying the country’s acceptance of irregular migrants deported from the US is "unconstitutional," Politico reported on Wednesday. According to the...

Tshisekedi's Power Play: Africa File Special Edition

Contributor: Liam Karr Key Takeaway: Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is coup-proofing his inner circle and trying to co-opt his political opponents to strengthen his position against threats to his presidency in the...

Pogačar’s Dominance, Rwanda’s Power Play, and Sport’s Global Shifts | The Outer Line AIRmail Weekly

This week’s edition of AIRmail from The Outer Line dives deep into the most compelling stories shaping professional cycling and the wider world of sport. From Tadej Pogačar’s historic fifth straight Il Lombardia victory and the debate over whether...

Africa’s kings rise! – SA, Senegal & Ivory Coast complete World Cup line-up

South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured Africa’s final automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup with dominant wins on Tuesday. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Kenya 3-0, and South Africa overcame Rwanda 3-0....

Rwanda and DRC: A Tale of Two Nations and One Question of Discipline

1 Now that European mercenaries, South Africans, and Burundians have been pushed out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) armed conflict — defeated not by sheer numbers but by the high level of discipline the M23/AFC rebels have shown in...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct shipping corridors to strengthen East Africa trade links

Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to explore new avenues for boosting bilateral trade by developing maritime-linked corridors between Karachi Port and key East African ports. The initiative seeks to reduce shipping costs, improve delivery times, and...

Morning Fix: Political point-scoring mars parliamentary inquiry into police claims | Bafana Bafana reach World Cup wonderland

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 15 October 2025, in our simple morning fix update. Today our morning fix kicks off with members of parliament serving on the parliamentary ad hoc committee. This group is probing allegations made by...