Sahel military juntas quit international court, citing “neo-colonial” bias
The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.
Thousands of bikers gather in Fatima for annual Blessing of the Helmets
An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.
Priests in Rome march to parliament in solidarity with Palestinians
A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.
South Africa’s president renews calls for Palestinian statehood
Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.
At least 8 children dead in drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti
They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.
Nigeria: Nigeria Meets OPEC Quota As Oil Production Climbs 4-Year High
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's daily production of crude oil rose to 1.68 million per barrel, a four year quarter high since 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
French player Ousmane Dembélé wins men’s Ballon d’Or
The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.
UN General Assembly: Kenyan president Ruto says Haiti crisis “can and must be solved”
The Kenyan president spoke at a meeting dedicated to the Haiti situation during the United Nations General Assembly.
2025 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé and Chloé Kelly among the top contenders
The ceremony will take place on Monday night and will celebrate the best of the 2024-2025 football season.
Morocco introduces simplified e-authorisation for CAN 2025 supporters from certain African countries
The measure applies to nationals from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia — all of which are visa-exempt for Morocco under ordinary circumstances.