Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
In Pictures Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition. Afghan men enthusiastically cheer during the…
Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting
Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia — In Dar es Salaam’s train station, hundreds of passengers sat amid piles of luggage as a listless breeze blew through the…
Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices
Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.…
Kosovo votes in snap election to end a year of political deadlock
News Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate…
UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK’s new asylum seeker return policy.…
Polls open in Myanmar as military stages first election since 2021 coup
Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the process is not free, fair or credible. People…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403 These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian rescuers stand in front of a damaged residential…
Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare Nigeria handed a nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become the second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza Authorities in the enclave warn that the expected downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm. Palestinians struggle with…