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Paul Biya wins eighth term as Cameroon’s president amid opposition outcry
With Biya now entering another term in office, analysts say Cameroon’s political trajectory remains in the balance — facing demands for change and questions over future stability.
Gaza: Hamas expands search for hostages’ bodies with help from Egypt
Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group said Sunday, a day after Egypt deployed a team of experts and heavy equipment to help retrieve them.
US-Mali visa row: US removes Mali from list requiring visa bonds
The two countries required each other's citizens to post up to 10,000 dollars in bonds if they are applying for a tourist or business visa. The US has now removed Mali from the list of countries required to post visa bonds to obtain a US visa.
Afghan women’s historic debut at FIFA Unites tournament in Morocco
A significant moment for the Afghan women following their debut at the FIFA Unites tournament, currently taking place in Morocco.
Matthew Beers and Axelle Dubau-Prevot claim historic wins at inaugural Nedbank gravel burn
Over the coming week, riders will tackle forests, deserts, and mountain passes — a journey celebrating endurance, innovation, and the spirit of adventure in South Africa’s most dramatic landscapes.
45,000 march in The Hague urging government to prioritize climate action
Just days before the Dutch election, 45,000 people marched in The Hague, demanding urgent climate action.
Humanitarian aid blocked at Rafah crossing as ICJ orders Israel to act
As Israel continued to delay the reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, hundreds of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have been stuck in the nearby Egyptian city of Al-Arish.
Ugandan-born Mamdani defiant amid attacks in New York Mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.”
Ivory Coast: preliminary election results point to another term for Ouattara
While the country awaits definitive results for the presidential elections, the electoral commission has announced first results that point to an overwhelming victory of current president Alassane Ouattara, who would thus start a fourth mandate aged 83.
Protests erupt in Cameroon as opposition claims election victory
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, on Sunday, responding to a nationwide call from opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Demonstrators—mostly young people—marched through major thoroughfares, demanding that authorities acknowledge Tchiroma’s victory