Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland have agreed to resume dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, after long-running political tensions and years of deadlock.The deal signed on Friday followed two days of talks mediated by Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, the first of their kind since 2020 when similar negotiations stalled.”After lengthy discussions, the two …

Somalia and breakaway Somaliland agree to resume dialogueSat, 30 Dec 2023 14:31:22 GMT Read More »

South Africa launched a case on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for what it said were “genocidal” acts in Gaza, with Israel rejecting the case “with disgust.”According to a statement, the ICJ application related to alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Genocide Convention, and said that “Israel …

South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in GazaSat, 30 Dec 2023 08:40:57 GMT Read More »

Nicaragua has become a hot spot for migrants from around the world seeking to avoid a brutal trek through the Darien Gap jungle — including the 303 Indians whose plane was grounded last week in France on their way to the Central American nation.Migrants from South American and Caribbean countries, Africa and Asia, have long …

Ticket to Nicaragua: African, Asian migrants seek shortcut to USSat, 30 Dec 2023 08:40:29 GMT Read More »

At just 14 she was the youngest Paralympian at the Tokyo Games.And Ugandan swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe faces an equally tough test next year in Paris, but the 16-year-old said she is used to smashing stereotypes — starting with her own mum.Born without her right forearm and with an impairment to her left hand, Kukundakwe was …

Ugandan teen Paralympian enjoys confounding stereotypesFri, 29 Dec 2023 06:06:57 GMT Read More »

India’s dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings and 32 runs defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.With the series consisting of only two matches they can at best earn a share of the honours if they …

South Africa crush Indian hopes with innings victory in CenturionThu, 28 Dec 2023 18:20:06 GMT Read More »

Almost two weeks after a huge fire in Guinea’s main fuel depot brought death and destruction, anger is growing as the economy is reeling, with inflation rising, petrol rationed and no trucks moving merchandise. It took nine days for the blaze to be fully extinguished after a blast rocked the state oil company’s main depot on …

Guinea’s economy struggles after fuel depot fireThu, 28 Dec 2023 17:23:59 GMT Read More »

Fast bowler Nandre Burger took 4-33 as South Africa bowled out India for just 131 in their second innnings to win the 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion on Thursday. Virat Kohli was the only batsman to test the home attack on the third day, top-scoring with 76 before being the last …

South Africa skittle India to claim innings win in 1st TestThu, 28 Dec 2023 15:41:30 GMT Read More »

The UN human rights chief said Thursday he was “deeply alarmed” by the string of attacks on villages in central Nigeria which left nearly 200 dead, according to local authorities.Armed groups launched attacks between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning in Nigeria’s Plateau State, a region plagued for several years by religious and ethnic tensions.The region …

UN ‘deeply alarmed’ by deadly central Nigeria attacksThu, 28 Dec 2023 14:36:25 GMT Read More »

India lost three wickets after conceding a first innings lead of 163 runs on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.India were 62 for three at tea, still 101 runs in arrears, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma (0), fellow opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) and Shubman …

Indian batsmen struggle after Elgar orchestrates big Proteas’ leadThu, 28 Dec 2023 13:43:29 GMT Read More »

Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is the notable absentee from Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad unveiled by head coach Rigobert Song on Thursday.Song included other stars who play abroad such as Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and Besiktas striker Vincent Aboubakar.However, 47-year-old Song, who was a pivotal player for Cameroon when they won …

Song omits Bayern star Choupo-Moting from Cup of Nations squadThu, 28 Dec 2023 13:20:31 GMT Read More »