Six African women break barriers in Forbes 2025 power list/in /by
Forbes has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, highlighting leaders who continue to break barriers despite global challenges for women in the workplace.
US signals major aid review over South Sudan governance ‘failures’/in /by
Since South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over 9.5 billion dollars in assistance, while the government has collected roughly 25 billion dollars in oil revenue — with little improvement in public services.
40,000 flee DRC fighting into Burundi/in /by
The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.
Nairobi hosts urgent UN talks on planet in crisis/in /by
The assembly is expected to shape solutions to challenges ranging from melting glaciers to rising seaweed blooms and the environmental footprint of emerging technologies.
IOC seeks to reintegrate Russia, Belarus into world sports despite ongoing war/in /by
The IOC took a significant step towards reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports on Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.
Tunisia finalises AFCON 2025 squad with Maaloul returning/in /by
The team is making a record-extending 17th successive appearance at Africa’s premier international tournament and will be looking to build momentum on the continental stag
Nigeria: U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Theft/in /by
[Vanguard] Lagos -- The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.
Ukrainian drone strike injures seven in Russia’s Tver, causes fire, evacuation/in /by
Russia says seven people were injured when drone debris hit a Tver apartment block during a large overnight wave of attacks reported across several regions.
Chong Kal camp sees surge in displaced families amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict/in /by
Cambodia’s Chong Kal camp is receiving rapid arrivals as border clashes drive displacement, with overcrowded conditions and growing humanitarian needs.
Countries gather in Nairobi and Doha to confront environmental and development crises/in /by
The assembly is expected to shape solutions to challenges ranging from melting glaciers to rising seaweed blooms and the environmental footprint of emerging technologies.