UN report says around 733 million people globally faced hunger in 2023
Hunger affected one out of every eleven people in the world and one out of five in Africa, with the number rising on that continent.
A twice-yearly injection offers 100% protection against HIV in trial of young women
The drug company says it is waiting for results of testing in men before seeking permission to use it to protect against infection.
US elections: Congressional Black Caucus endorses Kamala Harris
US Vice President Kamala Harris received the full support from leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee on Tuesday to enter the race for the White House.
Sudan: Paramilitary leader says he will attend ceasefire talks in Switzerland
The Sudanese army has not yet decided if it will send a delegation to the talks arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Nigeria: FG Moves to End Dangote, Nmdpra Rift, Meets Major Industry Stakeholders
[This Day] ·Akpabio: We'll probe, identify and hold saboteurs in petroleum sector accountable
Airbus and Boeing show off their latest tech at Farnborough Air Show
On the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, European plane-maker Airbus showed off its newest passenger jet.
Nigeria: ‘Dangote’s Move to Be Sole Importer of Fuel Not Anti-Competitive’ – AfDB
[Accra Times] The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has said the push by the president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to be the sole 'importer' of fuel in the country is not anti-competitive.
Kenya: 9 in 10 Kenyans Oppose Tax Hike On Petroleum Products – Survey
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 9 out of 10 Kenyans oppose any government's move to increase taxes on petroleum products.
Kompany, Bayern’s new head coach, is refining his strategy
The club's new head coach was seen Monday (Jul. 22) at the first public training session in Tegernsee, southern Germany. Last May, Bayern Munich named him as their replacement for Thomas Tuchel in the head coaching role.
European Football Unions challenge FIFA’s fixture overload strategy
European football leagues and player unions announced on Tuesday their intention to file a formal complaint with the European Commission regarding FIFA's practice of adding competitions to already crowded fixture schedules.