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African country blocks children from social media

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:40:09 GMT

Gabon's new law shifts the responsibility to parents and platforms while mandating age checks and rapid action on harmful content

Gabon has imposed a sweeping ban on social media use for people under 16, introducing one of the strictest digital laws on the continent, Gabon Review reported on Thursday, citing the newly

Abstain, or they make you pay Thats what the West is terrified of

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:59 GMT

To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world

On March 25, the UN General Assemblyadopteda resolution proposed by Ghana declaring the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition from Western states. The measure secured support from 123 countries, including Russia and China, while the US, Israel, and Argentina vo

India-Kenya ties deepen: INS Trikand visit bolsters defence and maritime security

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:01:52 GMT

Nairobi [Kenya], April 10 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, is on a port call at Mombasa Port, Kenya from April 7-10, as part of its operational deployment in the Western Indian Ocean Region. The visit of the naval ship underlines India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships with African nations and is aligned with India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and H

Nigerian general killed in Islamic State attack

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:28:01 GMT

A military headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, came under a coordinated terrorist attack on Thursday, leaving several soldiers dead, officials have confirmed

An army general and several soldiers have been killed in an overnight assault by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on military targets in Nigeria's restive Borno State, the authorities said on Thursday.

India plans Defence Attache in Mauritius; oil deal nearing

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:57:53 GMT

Port Louis [Mauritius], April 9 (ANI): India will soon position a Defence Attache in Mauritius and is in the final stages of concluding a government-to-government agreement for the supply of oil and gas to the island nation amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Thursday.

Speaking during a joint launch of projects and exchange of MoUs with Maur

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CEO SUMMIT INDIAN OCEAN-OPENING CEREMONY

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:45:19 GMT

(260410) -- ANTANANARIVO, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows the opening ceremony of the second edition of the CEO Summit Indian Ocean in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar.

The second edition of the CEO Summit Indian Ocean opened here on Thursday, aimed at accelerating regional economic integration.

The two-day summit brings together decision-makers, investors, and offici

Brewers finally get shot against NL team, and it's the struggling Nationals

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:40:22 GMT

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back from a pair of road losses behind right-hander Chad Patrick when they return home to face the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Patrick (1-0, 0.96 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Jake Irvin (1-1, 8.00) as the Brewers face a National League opponent for the first time after opening w

ZIMBABWE-MARONDERA-CURRENCY-BANKNOTE-CIRCULATION

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:45:23 GMT

(260409) -- MARONDERA, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman uses a newly issued Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknote to buy at a tuck shop in Marondera in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe on April 9, 2026. Zimbabwe officially commenced the injection of the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes into the market on Tuesday. The currency entered full circulation as the new ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 denominations were disbursed through A

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2026, LSG to name replacement soon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:57:55 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 10 (ANI): In a setback for the Lucknow Super Giants, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with the franchise set to announce a replacement in the coming days, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The development was confirmed by LSG's director of cricket, Tom Moody, during their side's away clash against

Argentina to play World Cup tune-ups at Texas A&M, Auburn

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:25:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Defending champion Argentina will conclude its preparations for this summer's World Cup with a pair of friendlies at iconic college football stadiums in early June.

Argentina, led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, will face Honduras on June 6 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and will take on Iceland on June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala

UAE expresses solidarity with Angola, conveys condolences over flood victims

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:42:15 GMT

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Angola following heavy rainfall that led to flooding, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the gov

(SP)U.S.-AUGUSTA-GOLF-2026 MASTERS-OPENING

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:15:41 GMT

(260409) -- AUGUSTA, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Haotong of China reacts during the 2026 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, the United States, on April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

US warns citizens to avoid Nigeria

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:14:14 GMT

Officials have cited terrorism and kidnapping as reasons for the new travel warning

Washington has called on Americans to avoid traveling to Nigeria and has approved the departure of nonemergency embassy staff and their relatives from the capital Abuja, pointing to a deteriorating security environment.

In an updated advisory released Wednesday, the US Department of State specifically advise

"Proper superstar": Graeme Smith lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after passing Bumrah test

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:04:46 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 9 (ANI): Former South African captain and SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith has lauded the Indian Premier League's (IPL) influence on global cricket, emphasising how the tournament's professional franchises, high standards, and talent scouting have helped discover prodigies like Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Smith, a member of the inaugural Rajasthan Roy

New US ambassador falls in love with South Africa

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:03:40 GMT

Leo Brent Bozell has said he aims to build on shared values and elevate relations between Washington and Pretoria to new heights

US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III formally presented his credentials to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, saying he has "fallen in love" with the country amid strained relations between Washington and Pretoria.

He made the statement in a messa

New US ambassador 'falls in love' with South Africa

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:03:40 GMT

Leo Brent Bozell has said he aims to build on "shared values" and elevate relations between Washington and Pretoria to new heights

US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III formally presented his credentials to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, saying he has "fallen in love" with the country amid

Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with nine-wicket haul against Lesotho

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:37 GMT

Gaborone [Botswana], April 9 (ANI): Brazil speedster Laura Cardoso scripted history as she became the first player in either men's or women's T20I cricket to pick up nine wickets in a single innings on Thursday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The Brazilian pacer achieved this historic feat against Lesotho during Match No. 14 of the ongoing BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament 2026, which w

Court blocks Trumps bid to revoke protections for Ethiopians

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:56 GMT

Washington acted unlawfully in seeking to terminate the legal status of immigrants from the African state despite continued unrest there, Judge Brian Murphy has ruled

A federal judge has barred the administration of US President Donald Trump from ending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that has allowed more than 5,000 Ethiopian nationals to live and work in the US since 2022.

The US Dep

England's Charlie Dean eyes comeback ahead of home T20 WC 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:33:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): England all-rounder Charlie Dean is targeting a timely return to international cricket after a back stress injury sidelined her since late 2025, with the home ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 firmly in her sights.

Dean has been working her way back to full fitness and is on track to return in the lead-up to the marquee tournament, a campaign she believes could be pivotal not just f

Indian men's football team to compete in Unity Cup 2026 in London

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:06:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian men's football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30.

The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF website.

India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with kick-off scheduled at 1

"Doctor told me to stay away from red-ball cricket": Rashid Khan's Test career in doubt amid injury concerns

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:03:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Afghanistan's premier spinner Rashid Khan revealed that red-ball cricket has been challenging for him due to medical advice to avoid it.

Despite this, he pushed himself to play, even bowling long spells after his back surgery, but doctors warned that continuing in the format could shorten his career and affect his longevity in the sport.

Rashid has been battling with a low

Angola floods leave dozens dead

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:02 GMT

Storms destroyed homes and infrastructure in many provinces as rescue teams search for the missing

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Angola has risen to 42, with casualties reported across several provinces following last weekend's downpours, Televisao Publica de Angola (TPA) reported on Tuesday, citing official data.

Most victims were recorded in Benguela, the authorities sai

Lithium giant imposes export curbs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:20:12 GMT

Suspended shipments will resume only if producers meet export, tax, and beneficiation conditions, Zimbabwes Mines Ministry has said

Zimbabwe's government has said it will impose export quotas on lithium concentrates and set conditions for the resumption of suspended shipments, tightening state control over a mineral critical to global battery supply chains.

The southern African nation's Min

60 killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:01:26 GMT

ABUJA, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- At least 60 people were killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria.

According to local authorities, at least 20 people were killed in the town of Irina in Shiroro area of Niger State, while gunmen carried out deadly raids on several towns in Kebbi State, killing more than 40 others.

IPL: SRH's Klaasen says he is "not worried" about poor record against CSK

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:58:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Ahead of his side's massively anticipated derby against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen said that he is not worried about his poor record against Men in Yellow, and it's just that his risk-taking against their spinners has not paid off for him.

CSK will take on SRH on April 18 as a part of the competiti

SOUTH AFRICA-PRETORIA-PRESIDENT-CEASEFIRE ARRANGEMENT ON IRAN

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:46:59 GMT

(260408) -- PRETORIA, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks while addressing diplomats who had presented letters of credence as new heads of missions accredited to South Africa at the presidential guest house in Pretoria, South Africa, April 8, 2026. TO GO WITH "South Africa welcomes ceasefire arrangement on Iran conflict" (GCIS/Handout via Xinhua)

South Africa on alert for maritime traffic surge

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:22 GMT

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center and vessel managers are prepared to respond to emergencies along the countrys coastline and in its territorial waters, an official has said

South Africa is on high alert for possible vessel diversions around the Cape of Good Hope as turmoil in the Middle East affects shipping routes, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has said.

Responding to parliament

Gaganjeet Bhullar set for IGPL Invitational in Mauritius hosted by Leander Paes

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:32:16 GMT

Port Louis [Mauritius], April 8 (ANI): Gaganjeet Bhullar is set to play in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational 2026, hosted by Leander Paes in Mauritius. Bhullar, 37, whose 11 wins on the Asian Tour are the highest among all Indians, is also a four-time winner on the IGPL Tour, including the opening event in Chandigarh last month. The tournament is set to kick off on April 9.

The second event on th

Moscow nearing full embassy coverage across Africa - Lavrov

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:20 GMT

Four new diplomatic missions will bring Russia close to full diplomatic representation on the continent, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said

Moscow is close to completing its diplomatic network in Africa, with four new embassies set to open in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Moscow nearing full embassy coverage across Africa Lavrov

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:20 GMT

Four new diplomatic missions will bring Russia close to full diplomatic representation on the continent, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said

Moscow is close to completing its diplomatic network in Africa, with four new embassies set to open in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking at the 46th meeting of the Foreign Ministry's Council of the Heads of

MOZAMBIQUE-MAPUTO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-FREE CLINIC

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:15:50 GMT

(260408) -- MAPUTO, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctors from the 25th Chinese medical team in Mozambique provide free clinic at the Confucius Institute of Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique, April 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team offers free clinic, promotes health awareness in Mozambique" (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

Rising fuel prices squeeze Tanzanians as Middle East conflict bites

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:15:41 GMT

While Tanzania's economy stayed relatively resilient, with steady growth and manageable inflation levels, local households are navigating a difficult economic landscape shaped by forces far beyond their borders.

DAR ES SALAAM, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Every morning before sunrise, Herry Msese steers his commuter minibus through the bustling streets of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, transporting dozens of pa

Gunmen make deadly raid on villages in Nigeria

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:51:14 GMT

Nearly two dozen people were killed and several others kidnapped in the unacceptable attacks in Niger State, a local group has reported

Armed men have killed at least 20 people and abducted an unspecified number of residents in the latest attacks on villages in north-central Nigeria, according to a local group.

Niger State police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said two community guards and a dr

South Sudan president removes parliament leaders

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:35:58 GMT

The decision followed pressure from ruling party lawmakers who raised concerns over leadership and spending

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has removed Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba and her deputy, Permena Awerial Aluong, according to a decree read in parliament on Tuesday.

Kiir appointed Joseph Ngere Paciko as the new speaker and Abuk Paiti Ayiik as deputy speaker.

Kumba had served in

African nation declares energy emergency

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:40 GMT

Madagascar is facing a deep crisis, particularly in areas where supplies usually come from the Middle East, the government has said

Madagascar has declared a state of energy emergency for 15 days, citing a worsening fuel supply crisis and disrupted shipments caused by bad weather and the conflict in the Middle East.

The move comes as the wider African energy squeeze deepens amid the US-Isra

Letter from Mideast: A Sudanese teacher, a student of loss

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:15:06 GMT

I am a teacher who lost his home, endured exile, and returned to begin from nothing -- or rather, to begin again.

by Hamouda Ibrahim

KHARTOUM, April 8 (Xinhua) -- My name is Hamouda Ibrahim. I am 52 years old, and until recently I taught Arabic in Khartoum. My days would begin with the school bell and end with marked notebooks -- and the small, hopeful dreams I carried for my students.

Bryson DeChambeau 'nerding-out' on Augusta's infamous winds

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:19:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images)

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Bryson DeChambeau rolled down Magnolia Lane this week confident that his golf game is in the best shape of his career to make a strong run at winning his first Masters.

He arrived at Augusta National on the heels of a pair of playoff victories in LIV Golf events, the most recent coming over former Masters champion Jon Rahm in South Africa. DeChambea

Sarkozy denies taking a single cent from Gaddafi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:02:17 GMT

The former French president has again rejected allegations that his 2007 campaign was bankrolled by Libya, as an appeals court re-examines the case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has claimed that "not a single cent" from Muammar Gaddafi's Libya found its way into his 2007 election campaign, at an appearance before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday.

He is appealing a five-year prison

Africa Cricket Association explores Asia Cup-style continental T20 Cup

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:58:21 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], April 8 (ANI): The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) is exploring the idea of launching a continental T20 Cup as part of efforts to generate revenue and support its operations. The ACA plans to launch a tournament like the Asia Cup, aiming to boost the development of cricket across Africa, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The ACA, which was restructured last year with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) chi

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-FUEL PRICE

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:15:47 GMT

(260407) -- DAR ES SALAAM, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man refuels his motorbike at a gas station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 4, 2026. Tanzania is experiencing one of the steepest fuel price increases in recent years, given the latest review by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority.

TO GO WITH "Feature: Rising fuel prices squeeze Tanzanians as Middle East conflict bites" (Photo by Emmanuel

Glen Powell's comedy from Judd Apatow titled 'The Comeback King,' set for 2027 release

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:33:47 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 7 (ANI): Universal Pictures has unveiled the title of the previously untitled Judd Apatow comedy starring Glen Powell. The film, 'The Comeback King', is set to hit theaters on February 5, 2027, and follows Powell as a country western star in free fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The cast also features Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, and Li Jin Hao. Apatow direct

Alana King reclaims top spot in ICC women's ODI bowling rankings

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Australian leg-spinner Alana King has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC women's ODI bowling rankings after an impressive performance during Australia's tour of the Caribbean. New Zealand batters also made gains in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, as per the ICC website.

Alana King's five-wicket haul in the final West Indies vs Australia match in St Kitts propelled her

Africa's richest man offers fuel relief

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:27:04 GMT

The Dangote refinery has the capacity to supply Nigeria and most of the continent amid the Middle East war disruption, its owner has said

Nigeria's Dangote refinery has said it is ramping up fuel and fertilizer exports to African markets as supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran tighten availability a

Africas richest man offers fuel relief

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:27:04 GMT

The Dangote refinery has the capacity to supply Nigeria and most of the continent amid the Middle East war disruption, its owner has said

Nigeria's Dangote refinery has said it is ramping up fuel and fertilizer exports to African markets as supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran tighten availability and drive up import costs across the continent.

The refinery, Africa's larg

340 teachers join UAE Digital School programme in Mauritania

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:19:47 GMT

DUBAI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced that 340 teachers have joined the Digital Teacher Preparation Programme at the Teacher Training Institute in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

The programme is delivered by the school's Global Digital Teacher Academy, reflecting the accelerated efforts to advance digital transformation in the

African Union returning to war-torn nations capital

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:47:00 GMT

A delegation has met local officials to assess readiness for restoring operations in Sudans Khartoum

The African Union (AU) is set to resume operations in Sudan's capital Khartoum, as a delegation arrives to assess conditions on the ground, a local outlet reported on Sunday.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem met with the delegation, headed by AU Special Envoy Mohamed Belaiche. The v

African Union returning to war-torn nation's capital

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:47:00 GMT

A delegation has met local officials to assess readiness for restoring operations in Sudan's Khartoum

The African Union (AU) is set to resume operations in Sudan's capital Khartoum, as a delegation arrives to assess conditions on the ground, a local outlet reported on Sunday.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Moh

'Secret' US health deals in Africa face backlash - WaPo

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:22:06 GMT

In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical care

The US has negotiated 28 international health agreements, most of them with African countries, while refusing to disclose their full terms, triggering a widespread backlash, the

Secret US health deals in Africa face backlash WaPo

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:22:06 GMT

In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical care

The US has negotiated 28 international health agreements, most of them with African countries, while refusing to disclose their full terms, triggering a widespread backlash, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

The pacts are part of an "America Fir

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to meet key ministers during visit to India

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:01:40 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 7 (ANI): Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, will leave Dhaka on Wednesday for a visit to India, a senior Bangladesh Foreign Ministry official said on Tuesday. During his visit to India, he will meet several key Indian ministers, including his counterpart S Jaishankar, and Petroleum Minister, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, among others. The Foreig

"They are helpless now": Pak Senator Mushahid Hussain mocks UAE on loan repayment, warns it of 'Akhand Bharat' risk

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:31:45 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 7 (ANI): Pakistan Senator Mushahid Hussain offered a provocative defence of Pakistan's move to repay its multi-billion dollar debt to the United Arab Emirates, framing the repayment not as a financial obligation, but as an act of 'brotherly rescue' for a nation he claims is currently 'stuck and helpless.'

Senator Mushahid Hussain, in an interview with Dunya News, reflected on a growing

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-GYMNASTICS-FIG APPARATUS WORLD CUP 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:16:59 GMT

(260407) -- CAIRO, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang of China competes in the Parellel Bars final at the 2026 FIG Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, on April 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

China's agricultural technology makes leap forward in going global

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:17:36 GMT

JINAN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Outside the workshop of Lisente Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, steel frames for greenhouse sheds were hoisted precisely onto trucks, ready for delivery to Uzbekistan.

"Once these steel frames arrive, they will be assembled into greenhouse sheds, allowing vegetables and fruits to be grown even in the desert," said Wang Shoubo, chairman of

FAO chief economist warns of deepening global food risks amid Mideast tensions

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:45:08 GMT

The crisis in the Middle East is exposing the vulnerability of countries with limited domestic production and a heavy reliance on external supply routes, Maximo Torero, chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has said.

ROME, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could heighten risks to global food security, particularly for countries h

SOUTH AFRICA-EASTERN CAPE-GQEBERHA-ROAD ACCIDENT

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:16:34 GMT

(260406) -- GQEBERHA, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows an accident involving a mini-SUV and a truck in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Seven people were killed in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province, local authorities confirmed. (South Africa's Eastern Cape Department of Transport/Handout via Xinhua)

India's latest super star Kochhar all set for Mauritius after fine show in Japan

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:07 GMT

St. Louis [Mauritius], April 6 (ANI): Karandeep Kochhar, fresh from a brilliant week in Japan, is excited about getting to Mauritius for the IGPL Invitational 2026 - Mauritius hosted by Leander Paes, which is the start of the 3-leg Africa segment of IGPL 2026.

According to a release, the 27-year-old Kochhar, who is flying in straight from Japan to Mauritius, finished tied for fifth in Japan for his second top-5 f

Global energy crisis hits Africa expert

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:55:41 GMT

Rising fuel prices and chain shocks are affecting daily life of Africans, Bertha Chikadza has said

It will not be easy for Africa to cope with ongoing global disruptions, as dependence on external supply chains continues to expose the continent to shocks, Bertha Chikadza has said.

Speaking to RT, the President of the Economic Association of Malawi noted that despite discussions about reduci

Global energy crisis hits Africa - expert

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:55:41 GMT

Rising fuel prices and chain shocks are affecting daily life of Africans, Bertha Chikadza has said

It will not be easy for Africa to cope with ongoing global disruptions, as dependence on external supply chains continues to expose the continent to shocks, Bertha Chikadza has said.

Speaking to RT, the Pres

Trump expands third-country deportation push

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Migrants subject to US "immigration mechanisms" will begin arriving in the DR Congo this month, Kinshasa has said

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) will begin receiving third-country nationals deported from the US under a "temporary" arrangement, the government has said, despite a worsening secu

(Hello Africa) South African winery eyes growth opportunities under China's zero-tariff policy

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:15:33 GMT

From early morning, forklifts shuttle empty bottles to the production line, where they are cleaned, filled with freshly made wine, sealed, labeled, and packed, before beginning their journey to Cape Town's port and onward to global markets, including China.

by Xinhua Writers Wang Lei, Deng Bingxue, Wang Xiaomei

CAPE TOWN, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Under the soft glow of early autumn in the Southe

Ethiopia bets big on e-mobility amid state-led expanding charging network

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:43 GMT

State-run operator Ethio Telecom has commissioned its fourth public Super-Fast Smart EV Charging Station in Adama City, marking the company's first regional expansion outside the country's capital, Addis Ababa.

by Xinhua writers Habtamu Worku, Liu Fangqiang

ADDIS ABABA, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian government institutions are spearheading a state-driven push for electric mobility through l

(Hello Africa) Honoring the fallen, carrying forward a shared China-Tanzania legacy through TAZARA

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:38 GMT

On Saturday, dignitaries, including Tanzania's Minister for Home Affairs Patrobas Katambi and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, stepped forward to lay wreaths on their graves, bowing in tribute to the fallen.

DAR ES SALAAM, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Beneath the quiet coastal skies of Tanzania, rows of modest headstones at the Chinese Experts Cemetery were adorned with fresh wreaths, as lead

Samson, Bumrah among ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for March 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:59:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Men's Player of the month nominees for March 2026.

Two Indian heroes from the T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, along with Connor Esterhuizen, a rising Proteas star, are in the running for the monthly honour in March 2026, according to the ICC website.

Sanju Samson (India)

Samson m

ICC announces Women's POTM nominees for March 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the Women's Player of the month nominees for March 2026.

Standout all-round displays, dominant runs with the bat and match-winning spells from Melie Kerr, Beth Mooney and Ayabonga Khaka contributed to their nominations for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for March, according to the ICC website.

Melie Kerr (New

Middle East war threatens price rise across Africa - report

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:57:07 GMT

Blocked routes and supply shocks may push up food and fuel costs while denting growth across the continent

The conflict in the Middle East could drive up living costs and slow economic growth in Africa, a joint report has warned.

According to the report, published on Saturday by the African Union (AU), th

Middle East war threatens price rise across Africa report

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:57:07 GMT

Blocked routes and supply shocks may push up food and fuel costs while denting growth across the continent

The conflict in the Middle East could drive up living costs and slow economic growth in Africa, a joint report has warned.

According to the report, published on Saturday by the African Union (AU), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the World Bank (WB), continue

Dozens rescued after Easter Sunday attack in Nigeria

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:45:26 GMT

Troops recovered the bodies of five people killed at a church in Kaduna state, the army has said

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 people abducted during an Easter church service in northwestern Kaduna state after engaging the attackers in a firefight, the army said on Sunday.

The bodies of five people killed in the attack were recovered at the scene, while one of those rescued is receiving m

UAE Capital Market Authority CEO reappointed as Chair of IOSCO's Africa and Middle East Regional Committee

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:35:13 GMT

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), has been reappointed as Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the 2026-2028 term.

AMERC, which Al Awadhi currently chairs, brings together 41 regulatory authorities (29 voting members and 12 a

China harnesses technological innovations to power clean energy transition

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:15:35 GMT

JINAN, April 6 (Xinhua) -- In Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once resource-dependent city.

"The station is designed to store energy for eight hours and generate electricity for four hours, with an annual output of up to 460 million kilowatt-hours. That is enough to meet the yearly electricity demand of

Rajasthan: West Asia crisis disrupts Sojat's Mehendi trade

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:31:42 GMT

Pali (Rajasthan) [India], April 6 (ANI): The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has begun to impact Rajasthan's globally renowned mehendi (Henna) industry in Sojat, with exports hit, production slowing, and crores worth of consignments stuck at ports.

Located in the Pali district, Sojat subdivision is uniquely known for its large-scale mehendi production, attributed to its distinct soi

Oil prices climb post Trump's ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:31:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Oil prices climbed on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, CNN reported, as Brent crude rose 1.4 per cent to reach USD 110.60.

US crude similarly increased by 1.8 per cent, settling at USD 113.60. As per CNN, the price surge followed a series of aggressive social media posts from the Preside

Saudi Arabia and Russia to drive more than 60% of oil production increments from May; Reaffirm commitment to market stability

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Russia and Saudi Arabia will provide more than 60 per cent of the total production increments scheduled for May 2026, leading a collective move by eight OPEC+ nations to adjust voluntary output levels.

According to an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries press release, the participating countries decided to implement a total production adjustment of 206 thousand bar

SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-DURBANVILLE-WINE ESTATE

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:45:19 GMT

(260406) -- CAPE TOWN, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Oak barrels are seen at the production facility of Diemersdal Wine Estate in Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa, on March 31, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: South African winery eyes growth opportunities under China's zero-tariff policy" (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

MOROCCO-FES-LEATHER TANNERY

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:48:17 GMT

(260406) -- FES, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows a view of a leather tannery in Fes, Morocco. Fes, a city in northern Morocco with a history spanning more than 1,200 years, is renowned for its leather goods, which are popular around the world. Locals still process hides by hand, with natural ingredients used in the softening stage and natural dyes for coloring. The process takes weeks

Indian Naval Ship Trikand calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:30:49 GMT

Dar-es-Salaam [Tanzania], April 6 (ANI): INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania.

Engagements during the port call include professional interactions - joint training activitie

The Masters: Ranking all 10 LIV Golfers in 2026 field

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:05:09 GMT

(Photo credit: The Masters Tournament)

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Ninety-one players are scheduled to tee off at Augusta National in the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament on Thursday, but the final field includes only 10 members of LIV Golf.

The Saudi-backed league already had its fewest number of qualified players before Phil Mickelson withdrew last week due to a family health matter. The number has declined eac

IPL 2026: Reddy-Klaasen rescue act takes SRH to 156/9 in 20 overs despite top-order collapse

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:04:07 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen carried out a rescue act for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Sunday, after LSG bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, reduced the home team to 29/4 in 8 overs.

Reddy (56 off 33 balls) and Klaasen (62 off 41) helped SRH to 156/9 in 20 overs.

After win

Eco-friendly burials take root in China

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:45:17 GMT

JINAN, April 5 (Xinhua) -- During this year's Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping) Festival holiday, Gao, a resident of Xi'an, and her family visited a cemetery nestled among pines and cypresses in the city's northeastern outskirts. They placed flowers beneath the trees, tied yellow ribbons they'd picked up at the entrance, and hung cards inscribed with their wishes on the branches.

"Last year, when this cemetery held a publ

Pope Leo XIV's Landmark Journey to Algeria

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:17:13 GMT

In April 13-15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria in what is expected to be a historic and symbolic moment. This visit is not simply part of a diplomatic tour or a religious ceremony. It carries political, cultural, and social meaning for many Algerians. The presence of the head of the Catholic Church in a Muslim majority country opens an important conversation about coexistence, tolerance, and the place of religio

Funding gap threatens aid for over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:32:49 GMT

Sudanese refugees lined up to receive biscuits after arriving at the Urekasoni refugee camp in Chad, February 23, 2026. /CFP

More than one million Sudanese refugees in Chad risk losing access to critical aid, including food and water, unless donors step in to close a funding gap of over $400 million, UN agencies warned on Thursday.

According to a joint statement by the World Food Programme an

Kenya disputes UN report on sexual abuse allegations in Haiti mission

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:18:29 GMT

Members of Kenya's fifth contingent arrived at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 8, 2025. /CFP

Kenya has disputed a United Nations report that found substantiated allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving members of a UN-backed security mission in Haiti.

In a report dated February 16, the UN said its Human Rights Office had verified fou

Gunmen kill 60 in northwestern Nigeria

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:27:58 GMT

A man threw a tire on a highway in Gauruka in Niger State, Nigeria, to protest against incessant kidnapping and killing by militants on May 24, 2025. /CFP

At least 60 people were killed in a wave of attacks by armed groups across villages in northwestern Nigeria. The attacks, spanning the neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian repo

Africa urged to strengthen debt governance through data and technology as ECA launches new report

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:11:26 GMT

Tangier, Morocco, 1 April 2026 - African countries must strengthen debt governance systems through better use of data, technology, and institutional reform to safeguard fiscal sustainability and support development, participants heard at a high-level side event held during the Conference of Ministers (CoM 2026).

The event, titled "Leveraging Data and Technology to Strengthen Domestic Resource Mobilization and

Iran war: North Dakotans urged to weigh pressing humanitarian needs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:08:02 GMT

North Dakota isn't immune to higher prices at the gas pump or agricultural expenses tied to the war with Iran. A humanitarian group says those frustrations are understandable, but it hopes for equal concern for innocent civilians across the globe.
As the status of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran seemingly changes by the minute, Kate Phillips-Barrasso, vice president for global occupancy

Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:24:51 GMT

An employee fills a can with fuel at a petrol station in Lagos, Nigeria, March 23, 2026. /VCG
High temperatures are nothing new for Nigeria, Africa's most populous country which is just above the equator. However, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the situation is worsening. It warned in a 2025 report that from 2016 to 2025, nine out of ten years were "among the 12 warmest on

CAFs Motsepe welcomes corruption probe after Senegal dispute

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:28 GMT

Confederation of AfricanFootball(CAF) president PatriceMotsepewould welcome aninvestigationintocorruptionat the organisation, saying they have nothing to hide following a meeting with Senegalese officials in Dakar on Wednesday.
Senegals government last month demanded an investigation into corruption after the country was stripped of their 2025Africa Cup of Nationstitle by the CAF Appeal Board and the trophy award

Sudan war refugees pushed into hunger as livelihoods collapse across the region

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:33:05 GMT

Sudan war refugees pushed into hunger as livelihoods collapse across the region
Families displaced by the war in Sudan are facing extreme hunger, repeated displacement and total loss of livelihoods, according to new research by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
Across Sudan, South Sudan and Chad, most families have fled with nothing, are now skipping meals, and have no income to survive,

Senegal: A Decade of Unresolved Climate Displacement

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

(Dakar) - Senegalese families remain in limbo in a site called Khar Yalla, a decade after coastal floods destroyed their homes, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite recent progress, the government has not yet provided displaced families with a permanent, durable solution.

The approximately 1,000 people who lost their homes to tidal surges in 2015 and 2016 lived

African leaders champion sovereign data embassies to strengthen economic security and continental integration

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:48:00 GMT

Tangier, 03 April 2026 (ECA) - High-level policymakers, global and continental tech leaders at the 58th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of Ministers, have signaled a decisive shift in the continent's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) trajectory. Moving from being passive consumers of technology to the

"The legacy of IDEP is making a difference in Africa," says Sierra Leone's Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:51:49 GMT

Dakar, Senegal, 27 March 2026 - The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) hosted Amara Kallon, Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs of Sierra Leone, who paid a courtesy visit aimed at reaffirming IDEP's growing influence in shaping effective public administration across the continent.
During the visit, Minister Kallon pa

African financial institutions call for coordinated financing solutions to unlock Africa's digital transformation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:43:50 GMT

Tangier, Morocco, 2 April 2026 - African multilateral financial institutions, policymakers, development partners, and private sector leaders have called for more coordinated, innovative, and better-structured financing approaches to support Africa's digital and technological transformation.

This was a key message from a high-level session held on April 1 on the sidelines of the By Boyce Upholt for the Food and Environment Reporting Network.

Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Food and Environment Reporting Network-Public News Service Collabora

Gen Z Midwesterners demand action on social media harms to kids

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:26:37 GMT

As Wisconsin lawmakers advance key social media measures to address addictive online features, young advocates in Wisconsin and across the country are sounding the alarm about the need to protect children from social media harms.
It comes on the heels of a landmark verdict which has set a precede

Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security Forces

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

(Nairobi) - Security and military forces affiliated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have arbitrarily detained, tortured, and otherwise ill-treated civilians in areas under their control, and denied them due process rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

Security and army forces have detained civilians for allegedly collaborating with the Rapid Support Forc

France's Sarkozy says 'innocent' at trial over Libya funding

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:43:17 GMT

A lower court in September found the right-wing politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, guilty of seeking to acquire funding from Muammar Gaddafi's Libya for the campaign that saw him elected and sentenced him to five years behind bars.
The case saw Sarkozy, who has always denied any wrongdoing, become modern France's first president to have gone to jail. He served 20 days before he was released pending

ECA side event spotlights the future of African trade through improved Port Operations

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:27:40 GMT

Tangier, Morocco, 31 March 2026 - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, organized a side event titled "Enhancing Africa's trade flows through improved port infrastructure and operations" during the fifty-eighth session of the ECA Conference of African Mi

Africa needs a decisive pivot towards innovation-led growth powered by data and frontier technologies

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:52:27 GMT

By Claver Gatete*
Africa's growth story over the past two decades is real, but it is not yet transformative. Across the continent, GDP has risen on the back of more workers, more capital and a commodity super-cycle, rather than through genuine gains in productivity and innovation. Too little labour has moved out of subsistence agriculture into higher-productivity manufact

UN frets over drone attacks in Sudan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:16:55 GMT

Displaced Sudanese civilians wait to receive humanitarian aid at Abunaga refugee camp, Gaddafi State, Sudan, on February 6, 2026. /CFP
UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the strikes are increasingly

Libya hosts the military intelligence conference

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:12:54 GMT

The Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, speaks at an event on November 30, 2022. /CFP
The 2026 Military Intelligence Chiefs' Conference commenced on Monday in Tripoli, bringing together senior military and security officials from Sahel and Mediterranean nations across the Arab and African regions.

Libya's Prime Minister of the Government of National Un