Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky sacks top army commander after days of protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country. Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi were soon confirmed….

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s top general after days of protests

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s top general after days of protests

Kyiv — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday that he will replace his top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The latest shakeup follows six days of protests against last week’s ouster of Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelenskyy removed Fedorov from his post last Wednesday, citing an irresolvable feud between the defense minister and Syryski, the commander-in-chief of…

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Africa: 30 Days to Kick-Off – Countdown to TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Begins Ahead of 26 July Opener

Africa: 30 Days to Kick-Off – Countdown to TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Begins Ahead of 26 July Opener

In 30 days, Africa’s premier women’s football competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, will kick off in Rabat. The opening day of the competition is scheduled for 26 July at Moulay El Hassan Stadium, where hosts Morocco will face East African side Kenya. The match will kick off at…

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U.S.-Iran deal expected to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be signed within days, both sides say

U.S.-Iran deal expected to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be signed within days, both sides say

A U.S.-Iran deal could be sealed within days, according to President Donald Trump, Iranian officials, and key mediator Pakistan, with a memorandum of understanding expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A memorandum of understanding “could happen within the next…

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