As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin… Read More »Russia extends the battlefield to its history books
Spain’s football federation (RFEF) has sacked Jorge Vilda, the coach of its World Cup-winning women’s team, as part of the fallout caused by the kiss… Read More »Spanish women’s football team coach Jorge Vilda fired after kiss furore
Fifty-three members of the security forces were killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said on Tuesday.
Only with women’s full and meaningful participation do we have any hope of a sustainable future, and there are specific areas the G20 can prioritize… Read More »Op-ed: Three priorities for climate action
African football body Caf looks set for another costly legal process after cancelling its current biggest broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN.
African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.
French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas – an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim… Read More »French schools send dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas
France’s army is holding “talks” with counterparts in Niger about “easing movements of French military resources” in the country following a July coup by hostile… Read More »France confirms ‘talks’ with Niger junta over ‘easing movements’ of French troops
The UAE pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa on Tuesday at a landmark climate summit aimed to showcase the continent’s potential as… Read More »Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate summit
Hong Kong’s top court ruled Tuesday in favour of same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial… Read More »Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex civil unions but not marriage
