• November 2, 2024

Spain Flood survivors call for help, local govt criticised

More horrors continue to emerge from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory. Residents of Massanassa …

Botswana’s ruling BDP loses parliamentary majority in tight election

Botswana’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, according to reports from the private Mmegi newspaper and state radio, which cited results from over …

In Morocco an Economist arrested during Macron’s visit

A Moroccan economist known for his human rights work has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to …

World Food Forum opens with call to build inclusive agrifood systems

Running under the theme, ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow,’ the World Food Forum got underway on Monday in Rome. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) chief Qu …

Russia and China strengthen defence ties during talks in Beijing

After arriving in Beijing for an official visit on Monday, the Russian Defence Minister said that Russia and China held military and defence discussions to strengthen ties between the two countries. …

Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as floods ravage Kogi, Nigeria

Severe flooding in Nigeria’s Kogi State has displaced over 2 million people and submerged more than 200 communities as of October 14, 2024. Triggered by the overflowing Niger and Benue rivers, …

Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial deal

Italy’s interior ministry announced on Monday that it is transferring a first group of migrants to Albania, where Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government opened two centres it plans to use to process …

Sports:Sir Alex Ferguson might leave Manchester United again

Manchester United’s iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as a club ambassador at the end of the season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on …

Sports:Senegal’s first AFCON 2025 qualifier without Cisse

On Friday, Senegal held a training session ahead of their first leg match against Malawi in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. This game on Saturday marks the team’s first …

Nigeria’s fuel price challenge as there is a second increase in one month

Fuel prices surged at gas stations throughout Nigeria on Wednesday, adding to the hardships faced by citizens enduring the most severe economic crisis in decades. The state oil company has not …

24 countries’ leaders to come to BRICS summit in Russia, Kremlin says

Russian President’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said Thursday that 24 leaders have confirmed their participation in a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies set to be held in …

Death toll in Haiti brutal gang attack last week rises to 115

The death toll in a brutal gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to at least 115, a local official told The Associated Press on …

DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya elected to Human Rights Council

The Democratic Republic of Congo is among 15 countries elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, despite objections by the country’s opposition. Benin, Gambia, Kenya and Ethiopia are the other …