Ivory Coast marks 10 years since deadly Grand-Bassam beach attacks
On March 13, 2016, three gunmen moved along the beach and stormed three adjacent hotels, sometimes shooting people in the sand.
Trump questions Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup
US President Donald Trump has said it may not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns as tensions remain high between the countries.
Africa: Middle East War – Anxiety Mounts As Oil Price Hits $100 Per Barrel
[Vanguard] There is anxiety that Nigerians may continue to pay more for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol alongside Automotive Gas Oil, called diesel as the price of crude oil rose to above $100 per barrel, yesterday.
Hundreds of parties register for Haiti’s first election in a decade
A record 280 political parties and counting had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, although not all will make the cut
South Sudan models chase global fashion dream despite visa hurdles
Many aspiring models look up to stars such as Awar Odhiang, who rose from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to close a show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.
Nigeria: How Fuel Subsidy Removal Worsened Nigerian Poverty Levels – Report
[Premium Times] Nigeria's recent policy reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, have worsened poverty, highlighting the need for stronger social protection programmes to support vulnerable households.
Panama Canal poised to benefit as war in Middle East disrupts oil routes
Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez on Thursday said the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel costs could ultimately benefit the interoceanic waterway as global shippers look for shorter and safer routes.
Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned last week that those accused of price manipulation would be tried in military courts
Anthony Joshua relocates to Dubai as ‘millionaire exodus’ hits UK
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has become a Dubai resident even as some foreigners scramble to exit the United Arab Emirates which has come under Iran's retaliatory fire in recent weeks
France’s Foreign Minister visits Central African Republic in bid to rebuild ties
France is making a diplomatic push in Central African Republic, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot begins a two-day visit to the capital, Bangui. It’s the first trip by a senior French official in seven years and signals an effort by France to rebuild ties with its former colony.