Carlo Ancelotti dismisses speculation over Kylian Mbappe’s mental health/in /by
On the work Mbappe has done during the international break, Ancelotti revealed that the focus has been on improving the team’s defense but joked about the forward’s role in training. “I’m not going to teach him how to play as a striker; he can teach me,”
Mpox still constitutes a public health emergency of international concern – WHO/in /by
This prolongs a declaration that the U.N. agency first made in August. Africa is the hardest hit continent.
UN femicide report says home is the most dangerous place for women/in /by
In 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman killed every 10 minutes.
Namibia poised to elect first female president/in /by
At least 1.4 million people, or about half of the population, have registered to vote in the elections, with 15 political parties running for president and seats in the National Assembly.
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne named world rugby’s best players/in /by
South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby's players of the year on Sunday.
Niger calls for replacement of EU ambassador amid aid dispute/in /by
The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers accused him of distributing €1.3 million in flood relief to NGOs without prior approval. The EU rejected the allegations, expressing "profound disagreement."
Somalia: 24 dead as boats capsize in Indian Ocean/in /by
“We are working tirelessly to ensure the survivors are brought back home safely and provided with the necessary care,”
Plastic pollution: Nations meet in final round of talks to strike treaty/in /by
The previous four global meetings have revealed sharp differences in goals and interests. This week's talks go through Saturday (Dec. 1st).
Developing nations blast COP29 climate finance deal/in /by
Countries at COP29 climate talks agreed to provide $300 billion in annual climate finance by 2035 in a contentious last-minute deal on Sunday.
South Africa: Anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85/in /by
Breytenbach is best known for “Confessions of an Albino Terrorist", a book in which he recounts his conviction for treason under the Apartheid's infamous Terrorism Act and his seven years in prison.