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WFF 2025: Pioneering a common future for humankind at the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
Rome – Indigenous Peoples leaders, Ministers and High-level delegates convened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems. Hosted in two...

Habitat for Humanity partnership marks 15 years
Kelley students, faculty and staff will partner with other IU students, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and Whirlpool Corporation employees to build a home for a Bloomington family, as they did in 2018. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Amid the colorful...

Reports: Argentina to Play Morocco in Tangier
Morocco are reportedly set to play Argentina in a high-profile friendly this November — a game that could mark the grand reopening of Tangier’s renovated stadium and serve as the Atlas Lions’ final test before the Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach...

Pakistan has no trade with 11 countries, govt tells parliament
The federal government has informed parliament that Pakistan currently has no trade relations with 11 countries across the world. The official list, submitted to lawmakers, includes India and Israel, along with several other nations with which...

WFF 2025: Pioneering Common Future For Humankind At Global-Hub On Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
Indigenous Peoples leaders, Ministers and High-level delegates convened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems. Hosted in two Sami...

Nigerian firm receives Congo CAA’s approval for TN-registered aircraft maintenance
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville has granted approval to 7Star Global Hangar Ltd for base maintenance inspection services on all its TN-registered aircraft. The approval has further ignited a...

UNESCO board selects Egypt's former antiquities minister El-Enany as new chief
The United Nation’s cultural agency UNESCO is set to select former Egyptian antiquities and tourism minister Khaled el-Enany as the organisation’s next director. The body’s executive board voted on Monday by 55 to 2 in favor of El-Enany over...

Eddie Howe facing Newcastle United gamble with 'Samba Superman' for huge tests
The Magpies head coach will be praying he gets no more bad news on the injury front John Gibson is a football columnist writing about Newcastle United. Gibbo has been a voice of the Toon for the Chronicle since 1966. Newcastle United's Joelinton...

Russia’s Role Intensifies in Western Sahara Dispute as UNSC Vote Approaches
Marrakech – Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on Thursday, October 9, with Western Sahara dominating the agenda. The meeting comes at a crucial moment as Russia assumed the...

Congo Set to Pass New Natural Gas Law to Attract Investments
The Republic of Congo expects its Parliament to pass soon a new natural gas code that would spur foreign investments in the country on the western coast of central Africa, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, said on Wednesday. Oil...

Obituary: James “Bau” Graves
James “Bau” Graves HARPSWELL – With great sadness we share the news that James “Bau” Graves passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, in Harpswell. He lived a vibrant, creative, and musical life, full of love and worldwide adventure, and left for his next...

Vitol Wins Deal of the Year Award at African Energy Week
Global energy and commodity trading firm Vitol has been honored with the Deal of the Year award at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The award recognizes Vitol’s bold expansion strategy across West and...

Joy Reid Slams JD Vance For Saying She Should Have More Gratitude For U.S.
By BIN Political commentator Joy Reid is calling out Vice President J.D. Vance for suggesting she should show more “gratitude” to America for her success. The comment came in response to a resurfaced clip of Reid and author Ta-Nehisi Coates...

Morocco Beat Bahrain with Last-Minute Header
Morocco beat Bahrain 1-0 just at the last moment, thanks to a stoppage-time header from Jaouad El Yamiq. The game started quickly, with Hakimi weaving into the box in the first minute, but his cross went nowhere. Saibari had a shot blocked, and...

Saving a generation: Knowing your sickle cell status before love says yes
A GNA Feature by Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 09, GNA- “The pain I feel in my legs is like something continuously sawing my leg; you won’t wish such pain even for your worst enemy,” says Mr Kwaku Kwarteng Yeboah, a 45-year-old sickle cell warrior and...

African country drops Prince Harry linked wildlife charity after accusing it of 'disrespect'
Chad has accused a wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry of being 'disrespectful' as it announced it was ending its relationship with the non-profit. Hassan Bakhit Djamous, the environment secretary of the African country, ended its 15-year...

Chad ends deal with Prince Harry-linked wildlife charity over poaching
Chad has terminated its partnership with African Parks, a wildlife conservation nonprofit whose board includes Prince Harry, after accusing the organization of mismanagement and failing to curb poaching. Chad has abruptly ended its partnership...
Departing Afreximbank Chief Makes Final Case for Pan African Unity
Professor Benedict Oramah used one of his final major addresses as Afreximbank president to articulate a vision that’s been central to his decade long tenure: Africa and its global diaspora must stop thinking of themselves as separate entities and...

Regenerative tourism is transforming safaris across Africa
Once focused mainly on wildlife viewing, safaris across Africa now take shape as journeys that help restore the land. The rise of regenerative tourism is transforming what it means to travel on the continent, turning each trip into a chance to...

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry over ‘disrespectful attitude’
Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with Prince Harry to manage its wildlife reserves, accusing the leading charity of not doing enough to stop poaching. African Parks showed “a recurring...