Imagine waking up to the news that an underdog has just flipped the script on one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. That’s exactly what happened on October 14, 2025, when Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former insider turned opposition firebrand, took to social media to declare himself the winner of Cameroon’s presidential election. It’s the kind of … Read more
Imagine the streets of Antananarivo buzzing with energy, flags waving under the tropical sun, and young voices chanting for change. That’s the scene that unfolded in Madagascar starting late September 2025, when what began as frustration over blackouts snowballed into a full-blown political upheaval. By October 14, an army colonel stepped up to a microphone … Read more
Imagine standing on the bustling streets of Paris two years ago, the air thick with chants and the scent of tear gas. I was there, covering the massive protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension overhaul, watching as everyday folks—teachers, firefighters, even retirees—marched shoulder to shoulder, united in their fury. It felt like the heart of … Read more
Imagine sitting in a dimly lit café in Jerusalem back in 2017, sipping strong coffee while overhearing locals debate the latest twists in U.S.-Israel relations. I was there as a young reporter, watching how alliances shifted like desert sands. Fast forward to October 2025, and that same tension is back, but amplified. President Donald Trump, … Read more
I’ve covered conflicts in the Middle East for over a decade, from dusty checkpoints in the West Bank to the chaotic streets of Beirut during unrest. But nothing quite prepares you for the human stories tied to places like the Rafah border crossing. I remember speaking with a Gaza doctor years ago, who described Rafah … Read more