Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Factbox-Africa’s ageing presidents govern world’s youngest populations

(Reuters) -The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world’s oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to...

Iraq condemns Israeli Knesset bid to annex West Bank

Iraq condemns the Israeli Knesset’s approval of bills to impose control over the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law. Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of two draft laws...

UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa on clean energy transition, green industrialisation at APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN (WAM) Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment...

Revealed: Eastern Africa’s most dangerous migration route

Nairobi. The Horn of Africa is facing a renewed surge in human trafficking and irregular migration, with Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea singled out as major hotspots for smugglers exploiting desperate jobseekers. Fresh data from the International...

Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah concerns as Liverpool boss offers explanation why Anfield hero is out of form after Jamie Carragher criticism

By LEWIS STEELE, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 07:05 EDT, 24 October 2025 | Updated: 07:11 EDT, 24 October 2025 Arne Slot says the last thing he is worried about right now is the form of off-colour Mohamed Salah – and the Liverpool boss has backed...

China’s Type 076 blurs line between carrier and assault ship

China’s new amphibious assault ship – a drone-launching, catapult-powered hybrid that combines carrier punch with assault ship flexibility to project power like never before – is rewriting the rules of amphibious warfare. This month, the South...

Kenyans Grapples with Raila Odinga' s Complex Legacy

Kim Heller|Published 5 hours ago 5min Kim Heller Thousands of Kenyans assembled in Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, along with key African leaders, on 19 October 2025 to bid a final farewell to veteran politician and former Prime Minister of...

UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa at Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum, which was...

"If it is reliable enough for orbit, it is built to last in any greenhouse”

Lithuanian agtech company, Freya Cultivation Systems, has officially partnered with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to co-develop advanced food production systems for use in space. The collaboration focuses on orbital and lunar missions aiming...

Egypt’s Expanding Footprint in Somalia

As Cairo’s influence in the Horn grows, Somaliland has a critical role in Egypt’s power struggle with Ethiopia Egypt’s widening military and political footprint in Somalia—and mounting signs of quiet maneuvering in Somaliland—signal a new phase in...

Mohammed bin Rashid crowns Tunisian twins Bisan and Baylasan Kouka as 2025 Arab Reading Champions

DUBAI (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community...

America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills

Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins 'America's Newsroom' to react to Trump's statements at the UN regarding NATO allies purchasing Russian oil and energy amid its war with Ukraine. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Days ago, President...

Africa Records 54% Drop In Type 2 Poliovirus Cases, 200 Million Children Vaccinated In 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the number of African countries with active type 2 poliovirus outbreaks between 2024 and 2025 has declined from 24 to 14, with the total virus detections dropping by 54 percent as of October this year. In a...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

Oman, Islamic nations jointly denounce Israeli ‘Sovereignty’ Laws for occupied West Bank

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, along with fourteen other Arab and Islamic nations, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has issued a strong joint condemnation of the Israeli Knesset's approval of two draft...

Mohammed bin Rashid Crowns Tunisian Twins as Arab Reading Champions

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community development,...

ERC to Launch Major Investment Strategy with Private and Foreign Partnerships

The Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) is finalizing a new, comprehensive investment strategy that will involve partnering with private and foreign investors to fund a diverse portfolio of real estate and infrastructure projects, signaling a...

Indian Navy Aids in Firefight and Recovery of Burning LPG Carrier off Yemen

Recovery and salvage efforts are underway after the LPG carrier Falcon reported an explosion and fire last Saturday, October 18, while sailing off the coast of Yemen. The Indian Navy reported on the response, saying the fire is controlled, and it...

23 Indian crew members rescued after LPG-laden tanker catches fire off Yemen

Twenty-three Indian crew members were rescued after a fire broke out on the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon following an explosion off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on October 18. The vessel, travelling from Oman to Djibouti, caught fire on...