World Reuters US to deploy 200 troops for Gaza task force with no operations on ground in Gaza

By Steve Holland and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will deploy 200 troops as part of a joint task force for Gaza stability, with no Americans on the ground in the Palestinian enclave, two senior U.S. officials said on...

Witkoff, Kushner to attend talks on ending Gaza war; Hamas said divided over demand it disarm

Another 137 activists from the flotilla that attempted to break the Israeli maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip have been deported to Turkey, Israel’s Foreign Ministry says. They include citizens from the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom,...

US to deploy 200 troops for Gaza task force with no operations on ground in Gaza

By Steve Holland and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will deploy 200 troops as part of a joint task force for Gaza stability, with no Americans on the ground in the Palestinian enclave, two senior U.S. officials said on...

US Seeks Deeper Energy Partnership with Africa Says Cruz

The United States is stepping up efforts to become Africa’s key energy partner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said this week, urging closer cooperation between Washington and African nations to unlock the continent’s energy potential through private...

Türkiye brings 137 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

Türkiye on Saturday flew in 137 activists detained by Israel after joining an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. The individuals include 36 Turkish nationals, as well as citizens from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Morocco, Italy,...

Mpox, cholera cases rise in parts of Africa — Africa CDC

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed concern over the resurgence of cholera cases and mpox transmission in parts of the region. The Chief of Staff and head of executive, Africa CDC, Ngashi Ngongo, shared...

Senegal records 17 deaths in rare major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever, RVF, a health ministry official said Thursday, in a rare major outbreak of the viral disease in the West African country. With 119 cases reported so far, mostly in...

Goals and Highlights for Mozambique 1-2 Guinea in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the latest on this match and upcoming matches. Good night, and see you next time! END OF MATCH Guinea took...

Team Europe reaches €300 billion target for Global Gateway investments ahead of time

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today at the opening of the Global Gateway Forum, President von der Leyen laid down her vision for strengthened partnerships in a radically changing...

ECOWAS, SWEDD+ Countries Fight Against Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Harassment

Under the theme “From Advocacy to Action,” a regional capacity-building workshop dedicated to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment was held from the 22nd to the 26th of September 2025 in Saly Portudal, Senegal. The meeting...

US adds seven countries to visa bond list

Washington: The United States has expanded its visa bond program, adding seven countries whose citizens will now be required to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 when applying for a B1/B2 (business or tourism) visa. Effective October 23,...

In Spain, Farmworkers Are Dying in the Heat

On August 11, as temperatures soared above 40 degree Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), Gheorghe Vranciu was on a ten-hour shift picking fruit near Lleida, Catalonia. By 2 p.m., the sixty-one-year-old Romanian had become overwhelmed by the heat —...

Washington Positions United States as Africa’s Strategic Energy Partner

US Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest...

The Other Global Shortage: A Hundred Million Christians Still Waiting for a Bible

(ZENIT News / Rome, 10.09.2025).- In an era when information flows freely and nearly everything is just a click away, an unexpected kind of famine persists—one that has nothing to do with food but with faith. According to the newly released «Bible...

17 African countries commit to scale up electricity access

Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300...

Senegal reports 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak

DAKAR (Reuters) -Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said on Thursday, apparently the deadliest outbreak in decades. The 119 cases were concentrated in northern Senegal, a major...

Arab states secure $351B in renewable energy investment across 15 nations

The energy transition is increasingly gaining momentum in the Arab world. A new report from the Arab Investment Guarantee and Export Credit Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that 15 countries in the region have already attracted more than US$351...

Cameroon Spent CFA167.3bn on 207,092 Tons of Frozen Fish Imports in 2024

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s frozen fish imports fell sharply in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The country imported 207,092 tons of frozen fish, down from 234,573 tons in 2023, representing an...

How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free

At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...

CHIPOLOPOLO – A WIN WE NEEDED BUT WORLD CUP JUST A LITTLE OUT OF OUR REACH

The Chipolopolo Boys yesterday recorded an important 1-0 win over Tanzania in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier away in Zanzibar. Fashion Sakala made a well timed run into the box to finish off a Lubambo Musonda Modricsque side foot brilliant low...