AFCON 2025: Nigeria perfect as knockout picture sharpens/in /by
The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.
Somalis rally nationwide against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland/in /by
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but had not been formally recognized by any country until last week. More than 20 nations have since condemned Israel’s move.
U.S. and Ivory Coast sign $487 million health agreement/in /by
Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.
President of Somalia meets with Turkish counterpart/in /by
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation - a move criticised by Somalia and a string of other nations.
Dozens detained in Turkey as authorities intensify operations against IS/in /by
Dozens of people have been detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Istanbul and Ankara, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further attacks.
Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor/in /by
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reappointed Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor. Hemmati previously held the role from July 2018 to August 2021, steering the institution through US sanctions.
Coups in Africa 2025: Power shifts, failed takeovers and political instability/in /by
While elections grabbed headlines in many countries across Africa this year, military interventions and coup attempts were another major political theme.
London gyms mourn loss of co-founder killed in Anthony Joshua crash/in /by
Two gyms in west London were closed on Tuesday out of respect for their co-founder, Sina Ghami, who was killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.
UN Security Council divided over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland/in /by
The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.
Egypt: Luxor festival sees Tahtib take centre stage/in /by
At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor, the spotlight was on tahtib, which is part sport and part traditional dance. In the past, tahtib was reserved for men, but according to trainers, attitudes are gradually changing.