Inside the AES-Russia Meeting in Niamey: Security, Trade, and a New Regional Order
The Russia–AES meeting in Niamey is the latest sign that the Sahel’s military-led governments are deepening ties with Moscow while trying to present the alliance...
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Ghana 1-0 Panama: Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-Minute Tap-In Steals World Cup Opener in Toronto Heartbreaker
Ghana launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday night, as substitute Caleb Yirenkyi tapped...
Elye Wahi Arrested on Suspicion of Organized Sports Corruption Weeks Before World Cup Kick-Off
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was arrested by French anti-corruption police on 29 May, less than two weeks before the 2026 World Cup, as investigators...
Amad Diallo’s 90th‑Minute Stunner Lifts Ivory Coast Over Ecuador at 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia, secured by a 90th‑minute strike from Manchester...
Champions League final: PSG makes back‑to‑back wins after penalty drama against Arsenal
Paris Saint‑Germain have cemented their place among Europe’s elite by winning a second straight Champions League title, edging Arsenal 4–3 on penalties after a tense...
Ndiaye exit clears path for Ousmane Sonko to seek role as parliament speaker in Senegal
El Malick Ndiaye has resigned as speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, stepping down just two days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly fired Prime Minister...
China Gives Tariff‑Free Access to African Countries: What the New Zero‑Tariff Policy Really Means
In an effort to expand Beijing’s political and economic influence in Africa, China has started granting tariff-free access to nearly all of the continent’s nations....
Gunmen Stage Simultaneous Attacks in Mali Capital, Army Says
Gunmen have staged simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali’s capital Bamako, with explosions and sustained gunfire reported near key army bases and at several sites...
Reform UK Threatens to Deny Visas to Citizens of Countries Demanding Slavery Reparations
Reform UK has said it would block new visas for citizens of any country that formally demands slavery reparations from Britain, turning a fast‑escalating international...
Brazil’s Oscar Retires at 34 After Heart Scare: Former Chelsea Star Ends Career on Doctor’s Orders
Brazilian playmaker Oscar has announced his retirement from football at 34 after being diagnosed with a heart condition that caused his heart to stop for...