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Libya’s parliament approves new central bank governor /in /by

Libya’s eastern parliament on Monday agreed to appoint Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor after the former governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, was fired last month by the presidential council in the capital, Tripoli

Burkina Faso calls out foreign powers “deliberately exacerbating suffering” of Sahelians /in /by

As his country still fights a terrorist group in the north-east, he said nearly 70% of the territory was now under control from 40% in 2022.
Foreign Minister Traore on Monday (Sep. 30) singled out Ukraine, saying the AES still awaits the UN security co...

FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for 6 months /in /by

Eto’o was judged to have broken disciplinary rules relating to “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play”

Russia marks 2nd anniversary of annexation of four regions in Ukraine /in /by

It has been two years since Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian territories sparking international condemnation.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player dies at 58 from brain cancer /in /by

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.

France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue /in /by

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.

A lake in Sao Paulo turns green due to algae bloom /in /by

A lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green due to an algae bloom stemming from low water levels amid historic drought and record high temperatures in Brazil.

Madagascar’s model ship builders make country’s crafstmanship shine /in /by

Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all customers according to the company, and Pope Francis was gifted a model by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina.

FIFA confirms a dozen venues for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA /in /by

FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when the 32 best clubs in the world compete to be FIFA Club World Champions.

France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue /in /by

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.