POLITICS Archives - 1st Afrika

Africa and BRICS Nations Strengthen Ties at Global Summit: Focus on Trade, Technology, and Geopolitical Alliances

Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024018

In a significant move that underscores Africa’s growing influence on the global stage, leaders from several African countries participated in the 2024 BRICS Summit held...

Africa ECONOMY POLITICS

African Leaders Address Global Security and Economic Challenges at UN General Assembly

Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024012

At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, African leaders took center stage, addressing global security, economic challenges, and climate...

Africa POLITICS

Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections as African Leaders Navigate Political Crossroads

Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 13, 2024011

As Africa prepares for a series of crucial elections in 2024, political tensions are intensifying across several nations, with many countries grappling with deep-rooted challenges...

Africa POLITICS

U.S. Congressional Budget Showdown Sparks Political Tensions, As Critical Spending Decisions Loom

Eniola OladeleSeptember 12, 2024September 14, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 12, 2024September 14, 2024030

Political tensions are rising as Congress faces a critical budget deadline. The House of Representatives is currently at an impasse over federal spending plans, with...

Africa POLITICS

Global Political Tensions Escalate Amid Middle East Conflict and Russia-Ukraine War Intensification

Eniola OladeleSeptember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 12, 2024013

The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, particularly in the occupied West Bank, where Israel’s military operations have claimed the lives of 50...

POLITICS

Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: A Debate on America’s Future and the Mandate for Leadership

Jide AdesinaSeptember 11, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 11, 2024030

In a highly anticipated debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the stage was set for a clash that would test the policies, character, and...

Africa POLITICS

Ethiopia Releases Seven Long-Held Opposition Politicians

Jide AdesinaSeptember 9, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 9, 2024014

In a significant political development, the Ethiopian government has released seven opposition politicians who had been detained for several years. The release, which took place...

Africa International News POLITICS

Germany Denies Considering Rwanda Deportation Plan Similar to UK Scheme

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024020

Germany’s ambassador to the UK has dismissed claims that Berlin is considering a deportation scheme similar to the controversial Rwanda plan introduced by the previous...

AFRIKA HERALD POLITICS

A Vision for America: Michelle and Barack Obama’s Call to Action at the 2024 DNC Convention

Jide AdesinaAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024073

As the 2024 Democratic National Convention unfolded tonight, two of the party’s most beloved figures, Michelle and Barack Obama, took the stage to deliver speeches...

International News North America POLITICS

50 Years After Nixon’s Resignation: Eerie Parallels with Trump and Reflections from the Egypt Story

Jide AdesinaAugust 9, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 9, 2024072

August 8, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation from the presidency, a seismic event in American political history. Nixon’s departure was precipitated...

AFRIKA HERALD POLITICS

Nigerians Abroad Targeted: Tinubu Administration’s Shocking Crackdown on Critics

Jide AdesinaAugust 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 6, 2024093

The announcement that the Tinubu administration may target Nigerians living abroad for allegedly sponsoring riots and violence has elicited strong reactions on social media and...

POLITICS

South Africa’s African National Congress Expels Ex-President Zuma

Jide AdesinaJuly 30, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 30, 2024096

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from his longtime political home, the African National Congress, after throwing his support behind a rival...

POLITICS

Is America More Polarized Today than During the Civil War Era?

Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 20240106

America’s political landscape today is undoubtedly polarized but comparing it to the Civil War era requires a nuanced examination. The Civil War (1861-1865) represented the...

POLITICS

Analysis and Future Prospect: President Joe Biden Drops Out, Endorses Kamala Harris To Run Against Donald Trump- Lesson for African Leaders

Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024078

The unexpected announcement of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris has sent shockwaves through the...

International News North America POLITICS

Analysis and Fact-Checking of Donald Trump’s Speech at the Republican National Convention 2024

Jide AdesinaJuly 18, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 18, 20240142

Analysis and Fact-Checking of Donald Trump’s Speech at the Republican National Convention Donald Trump delivered his first major speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention...

POLITICS

Analyzing Pelosi’s Comments on Biden’s Presidency: A Wake-Up Call for Democrats or a Divisive Remark?

Jide AdesinaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024076

Analyzing Pelosi’s Comments on Biden’s Presidency: A Wake-Up Call for Democrats or a Divisive Remark? Nancy Pelosi’s recent remarks questioning President Joe Biden’s mental acuity...

POLITICS

Political Analysis of the Third Day of the Republican Convention: An African American Perspective

Jide AdesinaJuly 17, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 17, 2024076

The third day of the Republican National Convention highlighted significant voices and emerging leaders within the party, including JD Vance, whose narrative aims to resonate...

POLITICS

The Right-Wing Conservative Republican Ideology and the Rascal Posture of Trump: A Narrative on His Re-Election into the White House

Jide AdesinaJuly 16, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 16, 2024079

The political landscape of the United States has always been marked by a sharp dichotomy between the right and the left. The conservative right-wing, represented...

POLITICS

Biden’s Address: Condemning Violence and Calling for Unity After Attempted Assassination of Trump

Jide AdesinaJuly 14, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 14, 2024084

On the backdrop of a highly charged political climate, President Joe Biden addressed the nation regarding the shocking news of an attempted assassination on former...

POLITICS

Tensions Erupt at Trump Rally in Cleveland: Protesters Clash with Supporters

Jide AdesinaJuly 13, 2024

by Jide AdesinaJuly 13, 2024091

Today, an incident at a Donald Trump rally in Cleveland, Ohio, has captured national attention, further fueling the polarized political climate in the United States....

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