• June 11, 2025

Cameroon sugarcane strike turns violent over wages

Over 150 hectares of sugarcane fields have been destroyed in Cameroon due to violent clashes between workers at the Société Sucrière du Cameroun (SOSUCAM) and police. The unrest, which erupted earlier …

FIFA suspends Congolese Football Federation

FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), following escalating tensions between the Ministry of Sports and the football body. The dispute, which has been ongoing for …

Judge halts Trump’s effort to dismantle USAID

A federal judge has delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump and his ally, billionaire Elon Musk, halting plans to pull thousands of staffers from the U.S. Agency for International …

Deadly ski resort fire in Turkey

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey’s Bolu province, claimed 10 lives and left 32 others hospitalised early Tuesday. The blaze began around …

Central African Republic and Russia strengthen political ties

The United Hearts Movement (MCU), the ruling party of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, has entered into a cooperation agreement with United Russia, the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin. …

Trump sworn in as America’s 47th president

Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 47th president on Monday, after surviving impeachments, criminal indictments and two assassination attempts. He got to work quickly after the ceremony, after announcing his …

Israel, Hamas release hostages and prisoners on first day of ceasefire

Shouts, flags and jubilant crowds. This is how 90 Palestinian prisoners were greeted in the West Bank city of Beitunia after being released from an Israeli prison early on Monday. There …

UK Foreign Secretary “looking forward” to working with Trump

With Donald Trump having taken office for his second term as President of the United States on Monday, the Uk’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he “looks forward” to working with …

Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump

The price of bitcoin surged to over $109,000 early Monday, just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as a pumped-up cryptocurrency industry bets he’ll take action soon after returning to …

Tanzania’s ruling party nominates President Hassan as candidate for president

Tanzania’s ruling party has nominated Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate for president, ahead of the country’s general elections in October. Hassan has called for unity ahead of the vote, stating …

Putin to welcome Iranian president for strategic agreement signing

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday to formalize a significant agreement between Moscow and Tehran. According to the Kremlin, this “comprehensive strategic partnership” aims to elevate …

Sports:Manchester City confirms Haaland’s contract extension to 2034

Erling Haaland has officially extended his contract with Manchester City for an impressive seven more years. This means the 24 year old Norwegian striker who has scored 111 goals in 125 …

Sierra Leone calls back ambassador after drug seizure in Guinea embassy incident

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after a vehicle belonging to the country’s embassy was found with seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine. Guinea’s authorities impounded the vehicle on Monday …