FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize
EXPLAINER FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first…
Xenophobia runs the world
Opinion Xenophobia runs the world From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time. By Somdeep Sen Asian Studies in Africa at…
West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025
ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal
Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
Crowds gather in Hama, Syria, to celebrate one year of liberation
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Syrian city of Hama to mark one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers The deal comes after a bidding…
Fighting flares in DR Congo within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony
Fighting flares in DR Congo within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and government forces have traded blame for the renewed fighting. People walk on…
What are the implications of Trump’s Somali ‘garbage’ comments?
Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate.
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report Ousted Syrian leader’s former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence. A torn poster of…
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report Ousted Syrian leader’s former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence. A torn poster of…