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Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said Saturday, as security fears mounted in Africa’s most populous nation.The early Friday raid on St Mary’s co-education school in Niger state in western Nigeria came after gunmen on Monday stormed a secondary school …

Gunmen seize 315 in latest Nigerian mass school kidnappingSat, 22 Nov 2025 22:02:08 GMT Read More »

Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics, the curtailing of liberties and economic conditions in the North African country.At least 2,000 people, including activists and political party members, marched for more than two hours through Tunis to demonstrate “against injustices” at a rally organised by …

Tunisians protest against political, economic conditionsSat, 22 Nov 2025 20:17:59 GMT Read More »

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby player of the year on Saturday, crowning an impressive season from the Springbok.Marx has played 11 Tests for the Rugby World Cup holders in 2025, including Saturday’s 24-13 victory over Ireland in Dublin, which ended their 13-year wait for a win in the Irish capital.The 31-year-old …

South Africa’s Marx named World Rugby player of the yearSat, 22 Nov 2025 20:13:00 GMT Read More »

Leaders from the G20 group of top economies endorsed Saturday a declaration at a summit in South Africa that highlights issues related to access to critical minerals and measures to cope with climate change. South Africa chose “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability” as the theme of its presidency of the G20, which comprises 19 countries and two regional …

S.Africa G20 declaration highlights: minerals, debt, climateSat, 22 Nov 2025 17:33:25 GMT Read More »

The G20’s role in fixing economic crises is threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warned Saturday at a summit in South Africa boycotted by the United States.European leaders attending the G20 summit — the first held in Africa — huddled on its sidelines to push back at a unilateral plan by US President Donald Trump aimed …

G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warnSat, 22 Nov 2025 15:23:35 GMT Read More »

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India rattled South Africa with late strikes to leave the tourists 247-6 at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Saturday.Tristan Stubbs, who made 49, and skipper Temba Bavuma (41) put on 84 runs for the third wicket after South Africa elected to bat in …

South Africa 247-6 after Kuldeep takes three in second India TestSat, 22 Nov 2025 10:50:18 GMT Read More »

A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine threatened to overshadow a G20 summit that started in South Africa on Saturday marked by the absence of Donald Trump. The Johannesburg gathering was attended by a host of world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Brazilian President Luiz …

Western rift over Ukraine and Trump absence mar G20 summitSat, 22 Nov 2025 09:42:04 GMT Read More »

Skipper Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs steadied South Africa in a stubborn stand after the openers departed on day one of the second Test against India on Saturday.South Africa reached 156-2 at the second break in Guwahati after electing to bat in their bid to clinch their first series on Indian soil in 25 years.Aiden …

Bavuma, Stubbs steer South Africa to 156-2 in second India TestSat, 22 Nov 2025 08:03:17 GMT Read More »

Aiden Markram fell bowled to Jasprit Bumrah after a strong start as South Africa reached 82-1 at the first break of the second Test against India on Saturday in Guwahati.World Test champions South Africa chose to bat in their bid to clinch their first series on Indian soil in 25 years.After an earlier scare, Markram …

Markram falls as South Africa reach 82-1 in second India TestSat, 22 Nov 2025 05:59:35 GMT Read More »

A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday further marked by Donald Trump’s pointed absence. The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host of world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Brazilian President …

G20 summit opens in South Africa without TrumpSat, 22 Nov 2025 01:49:28 GMT Read More »