Global Conflicts: A Year of Devastation and Uncertain Paths to Peace/in /by
What do we learn from politico-military and economic alliance between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger? 202 was marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty by the Sahel states. They also aligned their counter terrorism efforts and attitude to French presence on their soil.
2024 Sports Review: Ivory Coast win AFCON, African sports shine/in /by
The year began with a major surprise from the host Ivory Coast winning the Africa Cup of Nations after beating the mighty Super Eagles of Nigeria. This review also looks at the Paris Olympics with notable names like Botswana’s Tebogo. Other events of the year include boxing and the AFCON 2025.
Egypt and Somalia meet to discuss Red Sea and developments in Somaliland/in /by
Egypt's foreign minister discussed Red Sea and developments in Somaliland with his Somali counterpart on Monday during bilateral talks in Cairo.
France observes national day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido/in /by
France observed a national day of mourning Monday in honor of the victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated the French overseas department of Mayotte earlier this month.
As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning/in /by
French troops and firefighters are working around the clock in Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike the region in 90 years.
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in controversial election/in /by
The Constitutional Council’s decision on Monday validates Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo’s landslide presidential win and the party’s increased parliamentary majority, despite allegations of fraud.
Foreign students urged to return to U.S. before Trump’s inauguration/in /by
A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.
19th Internet Governance Forum wraps up in Riyadh, after discussions on digital innovation and AI/in /by
The 19th Internet Government Forum has come to a close in Riyadh, after dozens of experts and officials from some 160 countries discussed topics including AI and digital innovation. Some experts aim to make AI more inclusive.
One year to go until AFCON 2025: key information and expectations/in /by
The schedule for the biennial competition has changed again, with the busy schedules of clubs and international teams creating a "planning nightmare" for organisers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
RnB heavyweight Mario releases sixth album entitled ‘Glad You Came’/in /by
Award-winning musician Mario has released his sixth album, entitled 'Glad You Came'. The 38 year old, who has also recently starred in 'Style Me For Christmas', says it will not be his final project.