Ghana, Morocco to Remove Visa Requirements in Bid to Strengthen Ties
Ghana and Morocco have agreed to take steps toward waiving visa requirements for all travelers between the two countries, a…
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WFP Cuts Food Rations as Refugee Influx Strains Burundi Operations
A surge in refugees fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has placed severe strain on the…
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in U.S. House, Dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at 49 after…
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa Outlines Priorities at UN General Assembly Briefing
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor, briefed the United Nations General Assembly plenary on Monday, outlining the country’s key priorities…
Tunisia Look to Extend Group H Lead Against Malawi in World Cup Qualifier
Tunisia will host Malawi in a CAF World Cup qualifier on Monday at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Tunis, as…
Alma Asinobi Embarks on Guinness World Record Attempt to Visit All Seven Continents in 60 Hours
Nigerian travel influencer Alma Asinobi has launched an ambitious attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest…
UN Warns of Accelerating Glacier Loss, Calls for Urgent Climate Action
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of rapid glacier loss worldwide, citing record-breaking retreat across all 19…
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female, African IOC President
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, becoming the first woman and the first…
Ugandan Judge Convicted of Human Trafficking in UK Court
A Ugandan High Court judge has been convicted of human trafficking and conspiracy to intimidate a victim in a case…
African Nations Make Strides at Special Olympics Winter Games
The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin conclude Saturday after a week of competition and celebration, featuring final medal…
Trump Orders Airstrikes on Houthi Strongholds, Killing 53
President Donald Trump ordered a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting strongholds of the Iran-backed rebels. The…
Trump Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 43 Countries
The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban that could restrict entry for citizens from up to 43 countries,…
U.S. Deports Hundreds of Immigrants Despite Court Order
The Trump administration deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the removals under…
EU Unveils Plan to Increase Deportations, Establish ‘Return Hubs’
The European Union on Tuesday unveiled a new migration proposal aimed at increasing deportations of people with no legal right…
Nigeria Confirms 26 Meningitis Deaths Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Nigerian health officials confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed at least 26 people since January.…
Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President, Calls for Private Investment in Stadiums
Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, pledging to work with…
China, Iran, Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman
China, Iran, and Russia continued their joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman, marking the fifth year of the…
African Union Rejects Sudan’s Rival Government, Citing Threat to Stability
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has rejected the declaration of a parallel government by Sudan’s Rapid Support…
Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is…
Ivory Coast Opposition Parties Form Coalition Ahead of Presidential Election
Dozens of opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance ahead of the country’s presidential election in October, aiming…