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Interpol arrests 13 in Gambia, 6 other countries in anti-drug operation
- Advertisement - The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has announced the success of Operation Harmattan, a coordinated security operation across seven West African countries targeting synthetic drug trafficking through postal...
New FAO-EU initiative will boost vulnerable populations’ access to aquatic foods
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) today launched an initiative to increase access to safe and nutritious aquatic foods for vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America while...
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa
Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...
An island nation, everywhere
Dailon Livramento drops to the floor, seemingly in shock as tears stream down his face. When he tries to stand, he’s floored by Sidny Cabral before the rest of his Cabo Verdean teammates join him. But Livramento has eyes only for his family. His...
President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia
Business Wire India The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies. The conference is being...
Senegal puts captains of migrant boat from Gambia on trial
- Advertisement - By Mor Mbaye Cissé Senegal’s National Division for the Fight against Migrant Trafficking (DNLT) has referred five suspected smugglers to the Financial Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a failed attempt at irregular migration...
Cameroonian fishing firm director claims EU, China have little desire to help African processors
Despite numerous promises of infrastructure projects and the signing of fishery access agreements with African nations, China and the E.U. have done little to help African countries develop their own seafood-processing sectors, according to Edwin...
South Sudan Set for Major Diet Boost with €20 Million Aquatic Food Project
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a significant €20 million initiative targeting vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America, with South Sudan...
Azerbaijan’s role at UN: Model of constructive engagement and responsibility
by Mazahir Afandiyev Established in 1945 after World War II to ensure peace and security among world nations, prevent human casualties, and make the planet a better and safer place for all, the United Nations has, in today’s reality, become the...
Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport Holders: 43 Nations in 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the final quarter of 2025 approaches, many people are planning year-end holidays, often including trips abroad. However, Indonesian travelers need to understand that entry regulations vary by destination. Not all countries...
9 Countries Where Tourists Rarely Return for a Second Visit
Tourism rarely provides the perfect vacation experience that compels travelers to book return trips to the same destination. While some nations build thriving repeat visitor bases, others struggle to encourage tourists to come back for more. The...
BAR Book Forum: Firoze Manji’s, “Claim No Easy Victories: The Legacy of Amilcar Cabral”
In this series, we ask acclaimed authors to answer five questions about their book. This week’s featured author is Firoze Manji. Manji, a Kenyan with more than 40 years’ experience in international development, health and human rights, is the...
Flag-hopping hits extreme levels
The monthly publication of Clarksons Research’s World Fleet Monitor increasingly shows data that reflects the extraordinary geopolitical challenges and machinations that shipping has to navigate in 2025. With flag-hopping becoming standard...
Sanctions-hit Nayara scrambles to sustain operations, with govt's help
Since late August, two or three trains of 50 tanker cars have been shipping fuel each day from Nayara Energy's refinery on the coast of western India to inland depots - more than double its previous usage of railways to move diesel and petrol....
The Geostrategy of youth player recruitment in Portuguese soccer clubs
Portugal is one of the smallest nations in Europe, yet it consistently produces world-class footballers. From Cristiano Ronaldo to João Félix, the list of talents seems endless. The secret is not just passion or raw skill. It’s strategy — more...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on African countries
Renowned Nigerian prophet and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African countries. He warned their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on Morocco, others
Renowned Nigerian cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African nations, warning their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political instability,...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on South Sudan, Somalia, Morocco, Tunisia, others
Renowned Nigerian prophet and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African nations, warning their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political instability,...
Nigerian Prophet predicts political upheavals, leadership changes across African nations
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African countries, warning of impending political instability, leadership crises, and economic challenges if their...
NBA Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the record 135...