Voting gets underway in Gabon’s local and legislative elections
After 10 days of campaigning, the first round of Gabon’s legislative and local elections got underway on Saturday.
AES Confederation ‘will not stand by in the face of attacks,’ Mali PM tells UN
Speaking to the UN on Friday, Mali’s prime minister said his country and its allies, Burkina Faso and Niger, would stand together in the face of attacks.
Top cyclists gear up to tackle the Kigali Wall at 2025 UCI Road World Championship
Cycling’s biggest names, including Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel and Serbia’s Tadej Pogacar have been getting the lay of the land in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
Request to free separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu rejected by Nigerian court
Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu remained in jail on Friday after a Nigerian court rejected a request to free him.
Madagascar’s energy minister sacked but protesters call for peaceful demonstrations to continue
The sacking of Madagascar's energy minister fails to quell protests over water and power blackouts.
Netanyahu faces walkout at UN as he condemns Palestinian statehood recognition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced sharp divisions at the United Nations General Assembly as he took the stage to deliver a forceful speech defending Israel's war efforts and denouncing recent international recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Real Madrid gear up for high-stakes derby against Atletico
Real Madrid are finalizing preparations ahead of a highly anticipated Madrid derby against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium this Saturday. The clash promises fireworks in the Spanish capital, with both pride and vital league points on the line.
Mariah Carey returns with new album Here for It All, embraces “Era of Me”
Seven years after her last release, Mariah Carey is back with her 16th studio album, Here for It All. The pop icon admits she was hesitant at first, unsure if the project would come to life, but ultimately decided to embrace the moment.
UN blacklist grows: 68 companies linked to rights violations in Israel
The United Nations has significantly expanded its blacklist of companies accused of contributing to human rights violations against Palestinians through their activities in Israeli settlements, a move that amplifies a long-standing diplomatic clash.
Meta to launch ad-free Facebook, Instagram in UK
The subscriptions will cost £2.99 ($3.99) per month on the web and £3.99 on iOS and Android. Those who opt in will no longer see ads, and their personal data will not be used for targeted advertising.