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The United States government under Donald Trump is reportedly considering closing several embassies and consulates around the world, with many of them located in Africa.   The plan, which is still being reviewed, was revealed through a leaked internal document from the US State Department obtained by CNN.   According …

  Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended the ceremony of the sixth edition of the Zayed Award for …

Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among the directives that have gained the most publicity are an immigration crackdown and rollbacks of some climate-friendly policies. But even presidential powers have their limits …

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has pledged to deliver even more for the club as the second half of the 2024/25 season approaches. The prolific forward recently rejoined the Porcupine Warriors on a two-and-a-half-year deal after successful spells in Algeria and Morocco. Opoku has already made an impressive impact, netting …

  U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that would remove all transgender members from the US military, a move that has intensified concerns within the LGBTQ+ community. According to a report in The Sunday Times, officials have stated that transgender personnel would be discharged …

Nearly a month ago, Kamala Harris appeared on ABC’s The View in what was expected to be a friendly interview aimed at pitching herself to Americans who wanted to know more about her. But the sit-down was quickly overshadowed by her response to a question on what she would have …

Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz felt like a civil and relatively restrained conversation about the issues at the top of American voters’ minds going into the 5 November election. In that, it was unlike the two presidential debates earlier this year. The two …

The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century. The deal – reached after years of negotiations – will see the UK hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a …

With Kenya marking the anniversaries of significant past terrorist attacks this month, including the 9/11 attacks and the September 21, 2013, Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, the US has issued a fresh terror advisory to its citizens living in the country. “While attacks can occur at any time, concerns are …

Elon Musk has announced plans to offer free emergency access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for individuals in areas without cellular coverage. The proposal, shared by Musk on his social media platform X, is aimed at providing a lifeline to those who find themselves stranded in remote locations. “This …