Africa
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How 2022 World Cup enthuses football lovers in NW China
On the day before the first match of 2022 FIFA World Cup, Guo Bingxin was excited to receive an 85-inch…
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‘Nerves got better of us,’ says Qatar boss Sanchez
Qatar manager Felix Sanchez admitted his team suffered from an attack of nerves during their 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in…
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Zimbabwe reaffirms commitment to rejoining Commonwealth
Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Frederick Shava on Monday reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to rejoining the Commonwealth, a grouping…
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Govt releases Shs1.56 billion to help UBC air Qatar FIFA World Cup
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), the national broadcaster, has secured the broadcasting rights for this year’s 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament…
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Terrorism intensifying across Africa, warns UN deputy chief
Terrorism is intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Thursday. “Terrorists and…
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Namibia, Senegal join African Petroleum Producers’ Organization
Oil-rich Namibia and Senegal have become the latest members to join the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), an official said…
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Egypt’s president urges developed countries to honor climate financial pledges
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi Monday called on developed countries to fulfill their climate pledges to help developing countries that suffer…
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Climate negotiator seeks evidence-based talks on Africa at COP27
The rise in multiple extreme weather events in Africa calls for a coordinated approach for evidence-based negotiations at the COP27…
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African scientists call for nature-based solution to climate crisis
Harnessing Africa’s vast natural resources, including tropical forests, coastal mangroves and peatlands, offers a cheaper and sustainable pathway to a…