Stampede at El-Wak Stadium Claims Six Lives During Ghana Military Recruitment Exercise
At least six people have died following a crowd crush during a military recruitment exercise held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. The incident took place early Wednesday morning, before the official commencement of the event, when a…
Did a South Korean Study Actually Claim That COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Cancer?
Did a South Korean Study Show COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Cancer? A Closer Look Recent claims suggesting that a South Korean study “proves” COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of up to six types of cancer have circulated widely on social media,…
Three Qatari Officials Killed in Car Accident in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Three Qatari Officials Killed in Traffic Accident Near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh Three senior Qatari officials have died in a car accident near the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, the Qatari Embassy in Cairo confirmed in a statement…
El-Sisi and Trump Set to Co-Chair Gaza Summit in Egypt on Monday
Trump and El-Sisi to Co-Chair International Summit on Gaza Peace Plan in Egypt Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will jointly preside over an international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, aimed at advancing Trump’s…
Patrick Herminie of Seychelles Secures Victory in Presidential Runoff Election
Opposition Leader Patrick Herminie Wins Seychelles Presidential Runoff Election Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential runoff election, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan, according to official results released by the Electoral Commission. Herminie…
World’s Oldest Sitting President Aims to Prolong Tenure as Cameroon Heads to the Polls
Cameroonians went to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which long-serving leader Paul Biya, aged 92 and the world’s oldest sitting president, is widely expected to retain power after more than four decades in office. Despite growing…
Riyad Mahrez inspired Algeria to a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia, securing their place as the fourth African team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Former Manchester City and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez played a key role in Algeria’s dominant display, setting up Mohamed Amoura’s early strike before scoring a superb half-volley in the 19th minute. Wearing the captain’s armband, Mahrez dazzled his opponent…
Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Surge, Earning $546 Million in Just Two Months
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s coffee sector has kicked off the new fiscal year on a high note, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee within just two months and generating an impressive $546 million in revenue. This strong performance signals…
Tear Gas Fired and Arrests Made in Abidjan as Opposition Defies Ban on Protests
On Saturday, police in Ivory Coast used tear gas to break up small groups of demonstrators in Abidjan who defied a government ban on an opposition-led march. Several protesters were detained at the scene. The demonstration had been organized by…
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
Gaborone, Botswana – The Government of Botswana has introduced a major amendment to its Mines and Minerals Act, aimed at increasing local participation in the mining sector. Under the new regulation, which took effect on October 1, the state will…