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UK Foreign Office says deputy ambassador in Washington has quit

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:34 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Britain's second most senior diplomat in Washington, James Roscoe, has left his post, the British Foreign Office said early on May 20.

It was unclear why Roscoe, the deputy head of mission at the British embassy in Washington, left his position so abruptly, and the UK Foreign Office did not provide further details.

Roscoe could not be contacted for a comment.

He was appointed to the r

BENIN-COTONOU-PRESIDENT-ROMUALD WADAGNI-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:46:33 GMT

(260524) -- COTONOU, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Benin's president Romuald Wadagni (L) and vice president Mariam Chabi Talata attend the presidential inauguration ceremony in Cotonou, Benin, on May 24, 2026. Romuald Wadagni, who was elected president of Benin in the April 12 election, was sworn in on Sunday at the Congress Palace in Cotonou, the country's economic capital. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

Merck Foundation announces 124 Winners from 32 Countries for their "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes and Hypertension" Media Awards 2025

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:24 GMT

BusinessWire India

Abuja [Nigeria]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, announced the winners of the Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 under the categories 'More Than a Mother' and 'Diabetes and Hypertension.' The awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of journalists

Spain's Fermin Lopez (foot) confirms he'll miss World Cup

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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Fermin Lopez of Spain is out of the World Cup following surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, he announced Wednesday on social media.

The surgery took place on Monday. The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for three months.

'Life -- and football -- can be cruel precisely when you least expect it or deserve it; yet, we must accept that it is all part of t

Russia expands nuclear partnership in Africa

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:10:49 GMT

Rosatom and Equatorial Guinea will explore joint initiatives alongside specialist training programs

Russia and Equatorial Guinea have signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has said.

The agreement was signed in Moscow on Tuesday during a meeting between Rosatom Deputy Director General Nikolay Spassky and a delegation fro

175 Islamic State militants killed in Nigeria-US operation

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:06:15 GMT

Abd-al Wahhab, a senior leader of the group responsible for coordinating attacks and distributing propaganda, was among those eliminated from the battlefield, officials say

A joint operation by Nigerian and US forces has killed at least 175 Islamic State militants, including senior commanders, in the northeast of the West African nation, the authorities have said.

Nigeria's military said on

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-LIBERIAN FM-TALKS (CM)

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:15:21 GMT

(260519) -- BEIJING, May 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Senegal's president sacks PM after months of tensions

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:15 GMT

The shock announcement was made on state television in a decree read out by presidential aide Oumar Samba Ba, who said Faye "has ended the duties of Ousmane Sonko... and consequently those of the ministers and secretaries of state who are members of the government".

No details were provided on the appointment of a new prime minister.

"Alhamdulillah (praise be to God). Tonight I will sleep soundly in the Keu

Senegal's president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:15 GMT

SenegalPresidentBassirou Diomaye Fayesacked Prime MinisterOusmane Sonkoand dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.

West and North African countries convene in Lome to accelerate AfCFTA implementation and strengthen regional economic resilience

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:24:37 GMT

Lome, Togo, 21 May 2026 - The Government of Togo, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), officially launched today in Lome a high-level regional workshop on the implementation strategies of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Organized by ECA through its African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) and its Subregional Offices for West Africa and North Africa, with the f

Liberia: School Fees Block Children's Access to Education

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT

(Monrovia) - Registration fees and other costs to attend public schools in Liberia are a major barrier to education, forcing many children to delay enrollment, miss school, or drop out altogether, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The 75-page report, "'Without Education, There Will Be Nothing': School Fees and Other Barriers to Education in Liberi

Uganda celebrates Cubs' qualification for second FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:45:55 GMT

KAMPALA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Ugandans are celebrating after the Uganda Cubs qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a dramatic playoff victory over Ghana in Rabat, Morocco.

Coached by Laryea Kingston, Uganda secured its place at the global tournament on Saturday night after edging Ghana 8-7 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The result sent Uganda to the U-17 World Cup f

Wadagni sworn in as Benin's president

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:45:16 GMT

COTONOU, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Romuald Wadagni, who was elected president of Benin in the April 12 election, was sworn in on Sunday at the Congress Palace in Cotonou, the country's economic capital.

The ceremony brought together more than 6,000 guests, including heads of state institutions, members of constitutional bodies, former presidents Nicephore Soglo and Thomas Boni Yayi, as well as members of the diplomatic

Beninese student wins national round of Chinese Bridge competition

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:15:26 GMT

COTONOU, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Appoline Akoutan, a third-year undergraduate student at the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi, won first prize on Friday evening in the Beninese final of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, the country's economic capital.

Organized by the Chinese Embassy in Benin in partnership with the Confucius Insti

Iran steps up preparations in Trkiye as FIFA World Cup draws near

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:45:21 GMT

ANKARA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Iran's national football team has stepped up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a training camp in the Turkish resort city of Antalya, according to the semi-official Anadolu Agency.

The squad arrived earlier this week, and head coach Amir Ghalenoei said last week that the team would use its stay in Trkiye to handle visa applications for the World Cup and prepare for the even

Patrice Talon au Benin : le legs contraste d'une decennie de "rupture"

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:27:35 GMT

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Ne dans la ville historique de Ouidah (Benin) en 1958, Patrice Talon apparat comme le produit d'une trajectoire sociale marquee par une forte ascension dans le monde des affaires. President, il a dirige le pays d'avril

Sierra Leone receives first batch of U.S. deportees

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:15:37 GMT

FREETOWN, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The Sierra Leonean government on Wednesday confirmed the arrival of the first batch of migrants deported from the United States under an arrangement between the two countries.

Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah confirmed the development to Xinhua, saying the deportees arrived earlier in the day at the Freetown International Airport.

Minister of Foreign Aff

Roundup: African countries grapple with surging living costs amid deepening fuel crisis

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:32 GMT

by Xinhua writer Yan Ran

NAIROBI, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Against the backdrop of mounting tensions in the Middle East, volatile global oil prices have dealt a heavy blow to African economies reliant on energy imports.

Rising fuel costs are spilling over into agriculture, transportation, power and other sectors, increasing living expenses while fueling public discontent. In response to growing livelihood press

Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:23:37 GMT

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Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health

Nigeria-U.S. airstrikes kill 175 IS fighters, commanders, says Nigerian military

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:16:01 GMT

ABUJA, May 19 (Xinhua) -- A total of 175 Islamic State fighters and top commanders have been killed by Nigerian troops and U.S. forces in recent combined counterterrorism operations in the northeastern part of Nigeria, the military said Tuesday.

In a statement, military spokesman Samaila Uba said the coordinated air and ground strikes, which commenced over the weekend, had delivered a major blow to the terrorist

Star-studded refugee football team takes the pitch for UN

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the worlds biggest sporting event - the FIFA Mens World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a few miles away from UN Headquarters where, on Wednesday, elite athletes and sports administrators spoke about the power of football a

Mali conflict enters dangerous new phase with banned cluster bombs

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:14:10 GMT

The weapons were dropped at least twice last week during anti-terror operations in northernMali, according to local sources, security specialists and a rights group which documented the attacks.

The first strike happened last Friday at Oubder, near In-Gouzma, in theTimbukturegion. The second happened on Sunday at Tadjmart, near Aguelhoc, in theKidalregion.

Cluster munitionsrelease large numbers of smaller e

Amid Record High Arrears, UN Struggling to Survive as Organization, Fifth Committee Hears as Speakers Present Proposals to Defer Return of Unspent Funds as Remedy

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:49:42 GMT

Flock could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree, Austin officials say

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:08:32 GMT

Flock could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree, Austin officials say

PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment management

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:08:24 GMT

PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment management

2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego are dead

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:07:53 GMT

2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego are dead

NYPD launches anti-drone defense unit for use at World Cup

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:46 GMT

NYPD launches anti-drone defense unit for use at World Cup

Video- Kern County deputies run BearCat over man who fired shots at them, killed another officer

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:40 GMT

Video- Kern County deputies run BearCat over man who fired shots at them, killed another officer

ICE officer charged with assault, false reporting by Minnesota prosecutors in nonfatal shooting

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:33 GMT

ICE officer charged with assault, false reporting by Minnesota prosecutors in nonfatal shooting

Joe Rogan, Marc Andreessen debate Flock Safety after Austin shooting spree

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:32 GMT

Joe Rogan, Marc Andreessen debate Flock Safety after Austin shooting spree

Retired cop agrees to $850K settlement with sheriff who arrested him over Charlie Kirk posts

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:24 GMT

Retired cop agrees to $850K settlement with sheriff who arrested him over Charlie Kirk posts

Bowie Police officer convicted of attempted murder for shooting at unarmed man on roadside

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:04 GMT

Bowie Police officer convicted of attempted murder for shooting at unarmed man on roadside

New Hampshire trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driver, crashing head-on

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:52 GMT

New Hampshire trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driver, crashing head-on

Massachusetts State Police academy closes while implementing reforms following recruit's death

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:38 GMT

Massachusetts State Police academy closes while implementing reforms following recruit's death

What police are seeing as protests target religious institutions

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:26 GMT

What police are seeing as protests target religious institutions

New Mexico cops from across counties flock to this city for a place to call home

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:52 GMT

New Mexico cops from across counties flock to this city for a place to call home

Genesee County paramedic deputies begin whole blood transfusions for trauma patients in the field

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:47 GMT

Genesee County paramedic deputies begin whole blood transfusions for trauma patients in the field

Bodycam man whose kidnapping attempt was thwarted by 85-year-old bystander arrested

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:42 GMT

Bodycam man whose kidnapping attempt was thwarted by 85-year-old bystander arrested

Dashcam- Minnesota officer arrests another officer in accused DUI crash

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:22 GMT

Dashcam- Minnesota officer arrests another officer in accused DUI crash

$15B city budget aims to help LAPD hire 510 police officers

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:03 GMT

$15B city budget aims to help LAPD hire 510 police officers

Shooting near White House- Secret Service kills suspect after gunfire erupts at checkpoint

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:03:35 GMT

Shooting near White House- Secret Service kills suspect after gunfire erupts at checkpoint

Michael J. Brooks- Hired hands vs. true shepherds

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:33:33 GMT

Michael J. Brooks- Hired hands vs. true shepherds

Chasing the Championship- Help Albion Santa Ana 2013 Boys reach the Nationals! - New Santa Ana

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:07:10 GMT

Chasing the Championship- Help Albion Santa Ana 2013 Boys reach the Nationals! - New Santa Ana

The Conspiracy of Silence- Why Nobody Heard Sierra Leone Scream - Everybodys gotta eat. Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:11:46 GMT

The Conspiracy of Silence- Why Nobody Heard Sierra Leone Scream - Everybodys gotta eat. Cocorioko

'South Africas Xenophobia- A Failed State of the Soul' Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:09:17 GMT

'South Africas Xenophobia- A Failed State of the Soul' Cocorioko

The Paradox of Visual Clutter- Shrinking Democratic Space and the Right to Campaign Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:08:32 GMT

The Paradox of Visual Clutter- Shrinking Democratic Space and the Right to Campaign Cocorioko

The death of Gary Shulz- A friend of Sierra Leone passes Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:08:15 GMT

The death of Gary Shulz- A friend of Sierra Leone passes Cocorioko

Begging at an all- time high in Sierra Leone as source of living Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:07:27 GMT

Begging at an all- time high in Sierra Leone as source of living Cocorioko

Idi Amin The Dictator who ATE His Enemies Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:05:52 GMT

Idi Amin The Dictator who ATE His Enemies Cocorioko

Did the palm oil turn to cocaine ? Only God knows but doubts abound Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:04:55 GMT

Did the palm oil turn to cocaine ? Only God knows but doubts abound Cocorioko

How Fatima Bios circular logic and arrogance exposed the countrys narco state reality Cocorioko

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:04:39 GMT

How Fatima Bios circular logic and arrogance exposed the countrys narco state reality Cocorioko

Spotify House Returns to CMA Fest With 3 Days of Nonstop Country Music - Spotify For the Record

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:03:50 GMT

Spotify House Returns to CMA Fest With 3 Days of Nonstop Country Music - Spotify For the Record