[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused on regional peace & security, enhanced AU-EU cooperation in mediation, peace
[Ghanaian Times] The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has broken new ground with a record 6 billion digital views across social media platforms during the Competition.
"Uncle Tim likes a bagel once a week."
It's not like we had too many other options. Yes, I know, Linux.
The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase's adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency.
MOSCOW, Jan 29 - The leader of Russia's Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, said on Thursday that he was opposed to talks on ending the war in Ukraine and that Moscow should fight on.
Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.
Weather officials in Japan warn of heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast, with up to 70 cm expected in some regions.
Since 2024, the EIB has revised its lending policy several times to allow for greater financing of security and defence as EU member states looked at ways to prepare for a possible Russian attack.
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
[This Day] Access Bank Plc has announced plans to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), a high-level strategic convening designed to accelerate Africa's role in shaping the future of global trade.
Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.
Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down.
[Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
BEIJING, Jan 29 - China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.
Australia’s world-leading ban on social media for under-16s has removed millions of accounts, but early evidence suggests tech-savvy teenagers are already finding easy ways back in.
One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania's infamous "Land of Fires", the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene.
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report.
Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.
The search included the residences of people suspected of rigging the tendering for housing projects.
Plus, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Nova Roma, Steam Machine, Hell Is Us, gaming CPUs tested, and much more, too
As India prepares to host the BRICS summit later this year, the focus will be on a payment system linking national digital currencies. By prioritizing this infrastructure over launching a new currency, the bloc makes a pragmatic bet that practical systems will reshape global
From Barbz to MAGA princess. Rap star Nicki Minaj is making headlines following her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she proudly declared herself Donald Trump’s No.1 fan.
[ISS] The greatest risk to Africa's future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints.
The actresses’ lawyer says his story “is not only physically impossible but also incredible”.
MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that there was still room for negotiation between Iran and the United States and warned that any use of force against Tehran would have dangerous consequences and cause chaos throughout the Middle East. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers adopted new Iran sanctions on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and the country's support to Russia. The ministers are also expected to reach a political
Viral posts claiming the EU is launching its own social media platform to counter X, in the wake of various scandals, are misleading.
Where does the mind go in solitary confinement? An evocative animation exploring three individual experiences - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
Despite no criminal charges being brought against them, four officers have been detained since the MV Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers Several crew members of a ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore almost two years ago are still being held
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said, as Ankara considers reinforcing security along its border should the dispute escalate. Friday's visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes
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The Smithsonian repatriates Indian bronzes, another NFT platform bites the dust, and was Michelangelo and Titian's rivalry real?
That may be an overreaction.
Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated. The
President Trump and major tech companies are attempting to change the narrative around data centers, as rising electricity costs linked to AI infrastructure faces growing local opposition and increasingly becomes a political liability. Both the White House and tech industry
The Trump administration is stepping back into the Native American mascot debate, citing a school with a Title VI violation for changing its logo in accordance with state rules. Research has shown that Indigenous mascots have negative effects on Native students, and in the
Two series in 2016, two paths for serial television. The first is Stranger Things. Stranger Things debuted on Netflix in the summer of 2016. That’s a long time in human years, but even longer in TV years. The show was only the seventh non-MCU original drama the platform had
Public outrage over the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis is scrambling the politics of immigration. The Trump administration’s initial reaction to the Pretti killing, in particular, sparked something akin to a national crisis, with massive uproar, hastily
Senate leaders are running into a key stumbling block days before a possible shutdown: They can’t agree on who to negotiate with. Less than 48 hours stand between members and a partial government shutdown after Democrats announced they would not move forward with the six-bill
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) is leading a wide-open Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, new polling shows. A Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey released Thursday found McMorrow with 22 percent support, ahead of Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and
Last weekend’s summary execution of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minnesota highlighted to millions of Americans the nature of the Trump administration. First, they killed a disarmed man in cold blood after these poorly trained thugs with a badge
Despite associations with the idle rich, the fact that inheritances are rising is a sign of a healthy, growing economy - by Daniel Waldenström Read on Aeon
For the past year, New York City residents have been breathing a bit easier. That’s thanks to the state’s congestion pricing program, one of the landmark transportation success stories of 2025. A year after the program kicked off , traffic volumes have fallen, pedestrians are
Taylor, an Iowa-based artist, had been sharing political posts and information on social media long before January 7, when they posted about ICE agents shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis. They mainly use their social media accounts to sell mugs and support their small business,
Near the village of Combe Hay, a few miles south of Bath (and close to where I live), there is a sloping field that has been preserved as a wildflower meadow. At the moment, it’s as bleak as the winter weather, but in a few weeks’ time there will be a scattering of primroses
The battle over President Trump’s deportation surge has captivated Congress and the country, pushing immigration to the forefront of Washington’s agenda and putting intense new scrutiny on the size and scope of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s also a fight that’s
With backing from the Chinese government, TCM practitioners are integrating AI tools to reach new consumers at home and abroad.
