Senegal and Ivory Coast close in on 2026 World Cup spots

An avalanche of goals for the Ivory Coast and Senegal on Friday put both on the brink of World Cup qualification, which they can secure with home success in their last group matches next week to advance to next year’s finals in North America....

Team of 200 US troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce: US officials

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector players, U.S. officials said. [Getty]...

Senegal beats South Sudan 5-0 in World Cup qualifier

Senegal’s national team delivered a commanding performance at the Juba International Stadium on Friday, defeating South Sudan’s Bright Stars 5-0 in a Group B match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga, the 2021 Africa Cup...

Setting the Record Straight: Response to The Economist

The Economist’s recent article, “Morocco is practising a strange sort of colonialism,” misrepresents Morocco’s presence in the Sahara region by reducing a complex political and developmental reality to a tired trope. By invoking the tired...

Uganda at 63: Independence, integration, and the road ahead

President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni officiates the spudding (Commencement of Drilling) of Kingfisher Oilfield wells in Buhuka, Kyangwali, Kikuube District. POil presents Uganda with a major opportunity for capital formation through skilling,...

Ivory Coast, Senegal edge closer to booking World Cup berths

CAPE TOWN :An avalanche of goals for the Ivory Coast and Senegal on Friday put both on the brink of World Cup qualification, which they can secure with home success in their last group matches next week to advance to next year’s finals in North...

Blue state in the hot seat after ICE busts Illegal immigrant with 'NO NAME GIVEN' on license

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reacts after an illegal migrant truck driver licensed in the state of California caused a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON...

White House turns to expanding Abraham Accords after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

IDF combat veteran Benjamin Anthony breaks down the deal and the expectations from Hamas on 'Fox & Friends First.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Now that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, the White House...

Northwest Africa’s Fishing Crisis Intensifies

In Nouadhibou, Mauritania’s bustling fishing hub, the docks don’t hum the way they once did. Factories that once packed and shipped thousands of tons of fish now stand eerily quiet, and conversations among local workers tend to spiral back to just...

“Nothing is impossible”: Bright Stars coach rallies team ahead of Senegal showdown

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 3 hours ago Bright Stars group profile photo|Courtesy As South Sudan prepares to face African football powerhouse Senegal today in the penultimate round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, head coach Nicolas...

U.S. to send 200 troops to Israel to help stabilize Gaza , without setting foot inside

The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. The mission, announced by U.S. officials on Thursday, will focus on coordinating humanitarian aid and security...

Defence remains Algeria's top yearly expenditure for 2026

The North African state's new budget draft continues a trend that began in 2020. [Getty] Algeria is set to allocate roughly $25 billion to its military in 2026, maintaining defence spending at record levels and accounting for almost a quarter of...

Africa has ‘unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent

Globally, more than 660 million people still lack access to electricity — and 85% of them reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Washikala Malango was one of these people. Malango was born and raised in Baraka, a village on the shores of a vast lake in the...

Senegal Faces South Sudan in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

JUBA, South Sudan — Senegal‘s national team, the Teranga Lions, faces South Sudan on October 10, 2025, in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match that could secure their place in the tournament. Senegal leads Group B with 18 points, remaining unbeaten...

US to deploy 200 troops to Israel for task force, won't go into Gaza

The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, US officials said on Thursday. The US...

Team Europe commits €11.5bn of investment to South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway Forum, in Brussels, Belgium. Through Global...

US to deploy 200 troops to assist Israeli troops during Gaza ceasefire

The US will deploy 200 troops to establish a coordination center overseeing Gaza ceasefire implementation, working with Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and possibly the UAE. US officials announced on Thursday that Washington will deploy up to 200 troops to...

Today is International Day Against the Death Penalty

Today is International Day Against the Death Penalty. October 10th has been a moment to focus on the issue since 2001. This year continues the theme of challenging the misconception that the death penalty can make people and communities safer....

From Doha strike to Sharm el-Sheikh breakthrough: How US brokered elusive Gaza deal

In the days following Israel’s September 9 missile strike targeting Hamas’s leaders in Doha, as the limited nature of the results began to crystallize, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose to double down on the decision, which had galvanized...

U.S. Positions Itself as Alternative to China in Africa

The race for Africa’s energy future is intensifying as the United States and China compete for dominance in the continent’s economic and infrastructure landscape, a contest that could shape global power dynamics for decades. Washington is now...