ANGOLA’S new Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation history. The new airport, located 40 kilometres southeast of Luanda, the capital, began passenger operations on Sunday morning with eight…
THE UK government is set to issue 45,000 Seasonal Worker visas in 2025 to address labour shortages in the agricultural and poultry industries, supporting food production during peak demand periods. Under the new allocation, 43,000 visas will be available for…
NORTH Korea has signed off an a treaty with Russia calling for a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” Pyongyang’s state-controlled news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. It comes as North Korean troops are in Russia fighting against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian and…
DOZENS of world leaders are set to give speeches at the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan on Tuesday, setting the tone for the two-week negotiations. Among others, UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected to speak. Representatives from almost…
KING Charles III has hosted Bahrain’s sovereign at Windsor Castle amid calls from human rights campaigners for the release of political prisoners in the Gulf state. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit on Monday afternoon marked his silver jubilee…
NIGERIA has ambitious plans to develop a £14bn mega-city near its capital, Abuja, with hopes of transforming it into an eco-friendly urban oasis that rivals global hubs like Dubai and Singapore. Named Centenary City, the project is being managed by…
AUSTRALIAN gold mining company Resolute Mining Ltd. has confirmed the detention of its Chief Executive Officer, Terry Holohan, in Mali, West Africa, by the nation’s military-led government. Holohan and two other company executives were reportedly detained following discussions with local…
Kenya Communications Authority (CA) has directed telecom operators to temporarily block Telegram in an effort to counter exam cheating. The restriction, targeting the popular messaging platform’s accessibility during national examination hours, aims to prevent students from circulating answers and other…
Mauritius’ Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged a significant electoral loss after his coalition, L’Alliance Lepep, suffered a defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election. Jugnauth, who sought re-election for a second five-year term, admitted that ‘the population has decided to choose…
IN a candid message following Donald Trump’s recent election win, Kenyan politician Raila Odinga emphasised that Africa has alternative alliances if Trump is uninterested in collaboration with the continent. Odinga, 79, who is among the contenders for the African Union (AU) Commission chair role…
