Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remain
TOKYO, JULY 17, 2026 — The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. In TOKYO and across Japan, officials,…
TOKYO, JULY 17, 2026 — The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. In TOKYO and across Japan, officials,…
SENEGAL, JULY 17, 2026 — Senegal MPs back sweeping constitutional refor. Across Senegal, the development has sparked widespread discussion and analysis among policymakers and the public alike. The event described…
TEHRAN, JULY 17, 2026 — Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In TEHRAN and across Iran, officials, analysts,…
PRETORIA, JULY 17, 2026 — How is South Africa dealing with immigration. In PRETORIA and across South Africa, officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens are closely watching these developments unfold as…
PRETORIA, JULY 17, 2026 — South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fear. In PRETORIA and across South Africa, officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens are closely watching these developments…
PARIS, JULY 17, 2026 — Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with Franc. Across Burkina Faso, the development has sparked widespread discussion and analysis among policymakers and the public alike. The…
KAMPALA, JULY 17, 2026 — Uganda opposition leader refuses copointed lawyers at treason tria. In KAMPALA and across Uganda, officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens are closely watching these developments unfold…
PRETORIA, JULY 17, 2026 — ‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protest. In PRETORIA and across South Africa,…
ACCRA, JULY 17, 2026 — Africa needs climate negotiators who understand science, policy and diplomacy — Exp. In ACCRA and across Ghana, officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens are closely watching…
BURKINA FASO, JULY 17, 2026 — ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Nige. Across Burkina Faso, the development has sparked widespread discussion and analysis among policymakers and…