WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuffed the Trump administration over its plan to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois over the strenuous objections of local officials. The court in an unsigned order turned away an emergency request made by the administration, which said the troops are needed to protect federal agents involved in…
Cairo will soon host an important political event: heads and officials of the foreign ministries of Russia and the African countries will gather in the hospitable capital of Egypt to assess the state of Russian-African relations and set out ways of their development. For the first time, the ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum,…
Alex Smith and Jaroslav Lukivand Mohamed Madi,Kyiv Reuters Siversk has been virtually wiped out as a town during many months of heavy fighting Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, as Russia continues its steady – albeit slow – advance. The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it acted “to preserve the…
Koos Bekker Naspers and Prosus chairman Koos Bekker has sold shares in both companies worth about R2.5-billion over three trading days, according to regulatory disclosures. Filings published by Naspers and its European-listed subsidiary, global consumer technology investor Prosus, show that a family trust linked to Bekker disposed of shares in the two companies between 17…
A crane was stationed outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Tuesday — but this time it wasn’t being used by jewel thieves stealing some of the nation’s historic treasures. Instead, the machine was operated by maintenance workers in security helmets and high-visibility vests as a crew installed metal bars to the now-infamous second floor…
Addis Ababa — President William Ruto held high-level talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, resulting in a landmark agreement to support joint investment initiatives between Safaricom and Ethio Telecom across the Horn of Africa. During the discussions, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace, security, and economic integration,…
By any measure, the landscape of youth entrepreneurship is changing fast. Business opportunities for young people today are no longer confined by geography, access to capital, or traditional gatekeepers. Instead, they are increasingly shaped by digital accessibility, sustainability, and flexible, service-based model. Across the continent, young Africans are harnessing technology, creativity, and lived experience to…
The new leadership of CBS News is facing an outcry over alleged political interference in its coverage after a report on a controversial Salvadoran prison where the Trump administration has deported immigrants was pulled at the eleventh hour. Criticism of the network grew on Monday after an investigation into alleged abuses at El Salvador’s maximum…
The Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Herotel to Vumatel, but only subject to an extensive set of conditions aimed at safeguarding competition. The decision clears the way for Vumatel, which is already a shareholder in Herotel, to acquire full control of the business. Vumatel, a subsidiary of Maziv, is South Africa’s largest fibre-to-the-home…
Despite missing out on qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended the 2025 among the top 40 men’s teams globally. This is as the West African football powerhouse, are set to begin their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday…
