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Many young Nigerians fail their university entrance exams as they lack very basic tech skills.

Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said Sunday that she would abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown… Read More »Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II says she will abdicate after 52 years

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered his traditional New Year’s Eve message from the Élysée Palace in Paris on Sunday after a year that saw widespread… Read More »Macron says 2024 to be ‘a year of determination’ for France in New Year’s Eve address

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis reflects on a successful sporting year for her nation which included a historic Women’s World Cup run.

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20… Read More »DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi wins second term with 73% of the vote

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

Eurostar warned customers travelling from London on Sunday of potential delays after flooding forced the cancellation of all Saturday trains. The first Eurostar train left London… Read More »Eurostar warns of delays as London trains resume after flooding

China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last… Read More »China’s Xi says reunification with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ in New Year’s address

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower,… Read More »Auckland is first major city to kick off 2024 New Year’s celebrations

The full results of DR Congo’s elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.