Independence

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war
South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?
Published On 2 Jun 2023
Four killed as gunmen attack US embassy staff convoy in Nigeria
Three other people kidnapped in the attack Nigeria’s Anambra state, according to local police.
Published On 17 May 2023
Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
Published On 5 May 2023
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Will Scotland be an independent country?
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation.
Published On 18 Feb 2023

Four Papuan men were killed and their bodies mutilated after a deal to buy arms from the Indonesian troops fell apart.

Tanks rolled out for independence celebration just days after jailing of country’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.

Bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would offer Puerto Rico voters choice between statehood and forms of independence.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan redirected this year’s budget to building dormitories for children with special needs.

Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision will not be the end of the movement towards Scottish independence.

Scotland seeks the UK Supreme Court’s approval for an independence referendum without London’s consent.

African scholars say dynamics between the UK and a group of mostly former colonies are anchored on outdated principles.

Emergency workers say the victims died in a crush of people during an event celebrating the nation’s independence.

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.

Seeking self-rule, the Nagas announced independence a day before India in 1947 and commemorate this moment every year.

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