Co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to make history as first CHAN tournament co-hosts
Co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda prepare to make history as the first ever CHAN tournament co-hosts. The 19-team competition kicks off on Saturday in Dar es Salaam and runs through 30 August.
Japan bets big on African innovation ahead of TICAD9 {Business Africa}
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Africa through TICAD, ahead of its ninth summit—doubling down on collaborative investment and innovation in the face of rising global protectionism and youth unemployment while Nigeria’s $21 Billion Diaspora Remittances surpass foreign aid.
WATCH: Protesters in Athens call for end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Athens on Thursday, rallying against the ongoing war in Gaza and demanding greater humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave.
UN warns of growing terror threats from ISIS and Al-Qaida, especially in Africa and Syria
Experts also warn of increasing financial strain on ISIS, with fighter salaries hitting record lows and new covert methods being used to move funds undetected
Trump orders new tariffs on key U.S. trade partners
Businesses and manufacturers globally are bracing for supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and further trade tensions, while economists warn the uncertainty may drag on investment and growth.
Redefining music: Shi Qichao’s household items as instruments in Dongying
In a small studio in Dongying, Shandong Province, Shi Qichao is revolutionizing music by transforming everyday objects—from carrots to construction materials—into fully functional instruments.
Meloni and Saied discuss migration and development during Tunis meeting
On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis to discuss Italy’s ambitious Mattei Plan for Africa and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
Expert says recognition of Palestinian state will not change things in short term
Julie Norman, an associate professor of Middle Eastern politics at University College London, says its unlikely to change things on the ground.
Morocco’s new generation of military leaders take oath before King
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, King Mohammed VI presided over the graduation of Morocco's newest military officers at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Wednesday, honoring both the graduates and the nation's maternal figures.
Portugal battles major wildfires during intense summer heat
Portugal is battling multiple wildfires in its northern and central regions, as high temperatures and strong winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts across the country.