U.S. Inks Health Agreements with Nine African Nations The U.S. government signed health agreements with at least nine African countries as part of a new global health funding approach under the Trump administration, shifting from traditional aid to deals based on negotiations and mutual benefits. Countries including Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda were among the…
WFP’s outgoing TV Chief Jonathan Dumont talks about the importance of giving voice to the ‘hidden hungry’ – and of empathy For more than two decades, the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Head of Television Communications, Jonathan Dumont, has documented humanitarian crises in some of the most remote and dangerous parts of the world – helping…
At least two people have died and several others were injured after an explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home caused a partial collapse of the building. Emergency crews were called to the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol at about 14:00 local time (19:00GMT) on Tuesday after receiving reports of a gas odour….
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held strategic talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, who is on a one-day working visit to Ethiopia, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa through dialogue and African-led solutions. “Today, I welcomed President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya for…
Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday. Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a frustrating first half for much-fancied Morocco, but Diaz fired home from…
A federal judge ruled on Monday that a group of Venezuelan men deported to the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador back in March were denied due process and the U.S. government should help facilitate their return or some kind of remote hearing. The administration can still appeal. Vlad Duthiers reports.
Netflix has taken a small but significant step into the world of African sports entertainment with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) football tournament. While the programme stops well short of live match streaming, it underlines a clear strategic direction: sport is becoming an increasingly important…
Patson Daka landed on his neck trying to do a backflip celebration after scoring in stoppage time to secure a point for Zambia against Mali The Leicester City forward stayed down for a couple moments and eventually got up to celebrate the huge moment that earned his side 1-1 draw at the 2025 Africa Cup…
Lyle Foster was the hero as South Africa narrowly edged out Angola 2-1 in an absorbing encounter in Marrakesh as both sides opened their Group B campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Burnley striker Foster, who missed the previous Afcon after taking time out for his mental health, curled home in fine…
These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Wednesday, December 24: Fighting Russian forces began a “massive attack” on Ukraine on Monday night, killing three people and targeting…
