Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth
Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change.
New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.
Liberia: House Seeks Further Tests On Bassa Oil Discovery
[New Dawn] The House of Representatives has called for additional scientific testing into the reported discovery of crude oil in Grand Bassa County, citing a lack of conclusive evidence to confirm the presence of commercially recoverable petroleum resources.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial, French court rules
A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.
Nigeria: Further Drop in Domestic Fuel Prices Expected As Oil Slips Below $75
[Leadership] Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, with the WTI crude slipping below $75 per barrel for the first time since early March 2026, market participants said, after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end a prolonged conflict that had caused the largest supply disruption on record.
Nigeria: How Tantita’s Pipeline Surveillance Operations Entrenched Peace, Stability in Niger Delta
[This Day] Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL's) role in providing pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta has significantly entrenched lasting peace and stability in the region. Findings showed that despite the escalating insecurity across several parts of the country, tension in the Niger-Delta region has been on the decline due to lasting impact of Tantita's operations. The Tantita's success story continues to attract ovations from patriots across the country who see the Niger Delta peace
Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages
Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.
Sports Betting in Africa: promise and pitfalls [Business Africa]
Africa's sports betting market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $1.85 billion in 2024, it is projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029, representing growth of nearly 95 percent.
Anguish and fear as students remain in captivity in latest Nigeria kidnappings
More than a month after the mass abduction of dozens of students in Nigeria's Oyo state, parents and authorities are worried they could signal a jihadist expansion into the previously safe region.
Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations
Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.