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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Of Nigeria, Other Countries At Risk Of Losing Out
The race for Africa’s spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a decisive stage, and while some traditional heavyweights are cruising, others are staring at the possibility of heartbreak. Egypt and Morocco look almost certain to be on the...

HRC60: Key issues on agenda of the September 2025 session
The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 60th regular session at Palais des Nations in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025. Stay up-to-date: Follow @ISHRglobal and #HRC60 on X and @ishr.ch on BlueSky, and look out for our Human Rights...

Qatar play out 2-2 draw with Bahrain in friendly
Doha: Qatar were held to a 2-2 draw by Bahrain in a friendly match played behind closed doors at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. Forwards Mohammed Muntari and Ahmed Alaaeldin found the net for the Asian champions, while Kamil Al-Aswad and Ebrahim...

President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests
President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...
First ZeroSite® in Palanga – “Meldas” combines 5G technology with respect for nature
Telecom operator Telia Lietuva, in cooperation with ALGO Poland, has completed the construction and launched the first ZeroSite® base station in the Užkanavė district of Palanga. Named “Meldas” (Lithuanian for bulrush), the project is a prime...

Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th September 2025
Guinea-Bissau host Sierra Leone at the Estádio 24 de Setembro on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 131st in the world, the Djurtus are currently trailing in fifth place of Group A with only six points from as many games. Their...

US Donates $32.5m To WFP For Food Aid In Nigeria
The United States Government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support food and nutrition assistance for conflict-affected communities in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Nigeria said the funding...

FAQ: What International Students Should Know About Trump’s Travel Ban
Some prospective and current international students have reconsidered or altered their U.S. higher education plans for this academic year after… Some prospective and current international students have reconsidered or altered their U.S. higher...
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[FULL LIST] World Cup: Nigeria, others face elimination
As African qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, Egypt and Morocco are edging closer to sealing their tickets to the global showpiece in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while Nigeria’s hopes hang by a thread. With four rounds of...

Ethiopians Are Thrilled to Celebrate GERD
By Gezahagn Degefu Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) -- At the beginning of the Ethiopian New Year (September 2025), Ethiopians are set to celebrate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)—a historic milestone accomplished to generate hydro...

China’s Military Is Now Leading
It is now widely accepted that the story Western countries once told themselves about China’s technological development—it is a mere imitator of Western technology; it steals intellectual property; its successes result from wasteful public...

Qatar vs Bahrain: When, Where, What’s at Stake in 2026 World Cup Prep Match
Marrakech – Qatar will host Bahrain in an international friendly at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha today at 6:15 p.m. local time (4:15 p.m. Moroccan time). The match serves as a crucial preparation for Qatar ahead of their fourth round of Asian...

NAVFAC EURAFCENT Invests in Tomorrow's Leadership Through JO Symposium
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) hosted its annual Junior Officer (JO) Training Symposium aboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Aug. 25 – 27. The three-day event brought together more...

President Ruto accepts credentials from nine envoys
President William Ruto. [PCS] President William Ruto has accepted the credentials of nine new envoys nominated to represent their countries' diplomatic interests in Nairobi. Speaking during the event held at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday,...
Singida Black Stars, Ethiopia Coffee share spoils
DAR ES SALAAM: SINGIDA Black Stars (SBS) were held to a goalless draw by Ethiopia Coffee in a fiercely contested CE- CAFA Kagame Cup Group A clash at the Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Both sides pressed hard for a...

Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia will soon reach the Red Sea
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday that his country will “correct” the “mistake” made when it relinquished access to Eritrea’s Assab port, a move that has fueled tensions between the neighbouring countries. In an...

JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran’s Double Organ Donation
Today, I Salute Air Force Veteran Lindsay Guitierrez. For Lindsay, service and sacrifice was something that didn’t stop after she left the military. Gutierrez served six years in the U.S. Air Force, deploying to Qatar and Djibouti, and it was her...

Somalia Introduces New E-Visa Amid Tourism Drive
This week Somalia introduced a new e-visa system, as it tries to encourage more tourism and business in one of the world’s most challenging nations. Interest from international visitors is on the rise, with adventure travel company - Untamed...

Qatar set to meet Bahrain in friendly with eye on World Cup play-off preparations
Doha, Qatar: Qatar are set to face Bahrain in a friendly today, with head coach Julen Lopetegui closely monitoring his squad ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian play-offs. The Asian champions held a brief camp at Education City Stadium...

GOP Lawmakers Urge State Department to Issue Separate Travel Advisory for Somaliland to Counter China’s Influence in Africa
By Gloria Ogbonna Republican leaders in Congress are pressing the Biden administration to take what they call a small but strategic step with major geopolitical consequences: recognizing Somaliland’s unique stability and democratic governance by...