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A “one-in, one-out” deal in which Britain can return some migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats back to France came into force on Tuesday, as the UK government battles people smuggling gangs.The interior ministry said British authorities were “operationally ready” and that migrant detentions were expected to begin “within days” following the …

UK-France migrant returns deal takes effectTue, 05 Aug 2025 14:52:46 GMT Read More »

As Nigerian women dominate sports on the continent, they’re facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic atmosphere of mismanagement and pay disparities — and even the risk of repression for speaking out.Nigeria is fresh off a win at the finals of Women’s AfroBasket, their fifth-consecutive championship at the continent’s top hardwood …

Hobbled at home, Nigerian sportswomen dominate abroadTue, 05 Aug 2025 11:25:08 GMT Read More »

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.The 32-year-old Ghana international has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman.The alleged offences took place between 2021 and …

Former Arsenal player Partey granted bail on rape chargesTue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:35 GMT Read More »

In Gabon’s sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa.Two billion years ago, the eastern Gabonese region of Lastourville was covered by a vast ocean.But that has long given way to dense forest and dolomite cliffs dotted …

Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central AfricaTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:17:35 GMT Read More »

NGOs in the violence-wracked Sahel region are dangerously caught between military juntas who accuse them of being spies, and jihadists who view them as symbols of Western influence.In the world terror epicentre, nearly 30 million people rely on humanitarian aid provided by non-governmental organisations and international bodies.”The need is mostly concentrated in the central Sahel” …

NGOs caught between juntas and jihadists in turbulent SahelMon, 04 Aug 2025 22:01:59 GMT Read More »

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called US tariffs set to hit certain South African exports this week “very punitive”, and said his country would seek to limit their impact.The 30-percent tariff is the highest in sub-Saharan Africa and comes as diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States are in tatters over a range …

S.African president regrets ‘very punitive’ US tariffsMon, 04 Aug 2025 17:03:05 GMT Read More »

South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30-percent trade tariffs, which could cost around 30,000 jobs, officials said Monday.Government ministers expressed frustration with the United States over the tariff — among those due to take effect against several countries later this week — …

S.Africa eyes new markets after US tariffs: presidentMon, 04 Aug 2025 10:58:49 GMT Read More »

The use of pesticides in East Africa, some sold by European firms despite being banned in the EU, is killing off bees in large numbers and threatening whole eco-systems, scientists say. Joseph Ruzigana, of Muhanga district in southern Rwanda, woke up one morning to find all the bees in his 20 newly constructed beehives had died.”Fellow …

Rwanda bees being wiped out by pesticidesMon, 04 Aug 2025 06:20:03 GMT Read More »

Hundreds of thousands of young faithful feted Pope Leo XIV like a rock star Saturday at an open-air prayer vigil outside Rome, after the head of the Catholic Church made a dramatic entrance by helicopter.Pilgrims began crying and cheering when the white military helicopter descended over the sprawling, open-air site in Rome’s eastern outskirts;Organisers said …

Young Catholics give rock star welcome to Pope Leo at vigilSat, 02 Aug 2025 20:27:56 GMT Read More »

Hundreds of thousands of young faithful cheered Pope Leo XIV Saturday as he arrived by helicopter for an open-air prayer vigil outside Rome, in a rock star welcome for the new head of the Catholic Church.Pilgrims began crying and cheering when the white military helicopter descended over the sprawling, dusty, open-air site in Rome’s eastern …

Elation as pope arrives by helicopter to open-air youth vigil in RomeSat, 02 Aug 2025 18:05:04 GMT Read More »