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Leavitt likes her children more than me: Donald Trump jokes over Press Secretary's exit

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:58:26 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential contender for the White House Press Secretary role, pointing to Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams during a recent interview.

When asked by McAdams whether Karoline Leavitt could be replaced, Trump defended his outgoing press secretary, emphasising the difficulty of filling her shoes. He simultaneously turned the discussi

China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:45:17 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The growing favorability toward China in many parts of the world can be partly understood through the human dimension of its development experience, said Michael Mbewe, a journalist at Channel Africa International of the South African Broadcasting Corporation.

Mbewe, who recently took part in an African mainstream media study tour in China, told Xinhua in a recent written intervi

Stewart Cink beats Miguel Angel Jimenez to win Boeing in playoff

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:19:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Andrew Dolph / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Stewart Cink birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez and win the Boeing Classic on Sunday in Snoqualmie, Wash.

Cink started the day four off the pace and rallied with a 7-under-par 65 to finish 12-under 204 for the event. Jimenez did him one better with a 64, but when they replayed the par-5 18th hole at The Clu

At least 15 rapes reported in Spains migrant-swarmed enclave media

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:06:42 GMT

Nearly 2,000 unaccompanied minors reportedly remain in Ceuta, many without shelter or adequate protection

At least 15 cases of rape have been recorded in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta since it was swarmed by the massive influx of migrants in late July, El Mundo reported on Sunday, citing Spain's national gendarmerie.

The crisis erupted on July 30-31 when an estimated 72,000 mig

Security averts Ceuta crossing, revives Schengen migration debate

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:15:12 GMT

More than two weeks after tens of thousands of people entered Ceuta from Morocco, around 5,000 remain in the enclave, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The crisis has also prompted reciprocal border checks between Spain and Italy, while reigniting debate over migration and the principle of free movement within the Schengen area.

ALGECIRAS, Spain, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Heightened se

"Women have massively improved on their skill": Viren Rasquinha hails India's 2-2 draw against China at Hockey World Cup

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:20 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 16 (ANI): Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha praised the women's team for their impressive 2-2 draw against China in the ongoing FIH Hockey World Cup, highlighting the significant progress they have made since their 0-4 defeat to the same opponents in the 2023 Asian Games semi-final.

He credited the team's marked improvement in skills, strategy and, most notably, fitness

Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opener

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:58:44 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 16 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team began their FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against 2024 Olympic silver medallists China at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday.

Playing their opening match of the tournament, India made an impressive start and took the initiative early, putting China under pressure wit

'It's a 50/50 call...": Mark Waugh on Labuschagne, Weatherald's inclusion in second Bangladesh Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:37 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer and selector Mark Waugh said that it is a '50/50' call on Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne for the second Test against Bangladesh after a painful loss in the first and if they go, 'it would be the end of them at Test level'.

Weatherald (23 and 0) failed to fire yet again, while Marnus (1 and 31) could not capitalise on the start he got in the

(Hello Africa) Growing together with a Chinese Company -- Hisense SA helps build local workforce skills

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:45:22 GMT

More than a decade after joining Hisense as an ordinary worker, Hugh Stephens is now a mainboard repair technician at the TV factory in Hisense South Africa Industrial Park. His story begins with a job, but it is also a story of growth -- his own, and that of a Chinese company growing alongside its local workforce.

by Xinhua writers Wang Lei, Wang Xiaomei and Deng Bingxue

CAPE TOWN, Aug. 16

"Retiring from international cricket gave me the freedom...": Heinrich Klaasen

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:59:56 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): Former South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, currently participating in The Hundred tourmament with Manchester Super Giants (MSG) said that the international retirement has helped him get enough time to reset, recover and work on things that need work before the next tournament.

Klaasen's team MSG, will be playing the final of the Men's Hundred competition against

Interview: Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S. Africa's agricultural growth, says industry representative

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:45:13 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Growing agricultural cooperation with China is opening up new opportunities for South Africa's farming sector, giving fresh impetus to production and rural economic development, an industry representative has said.

In an interview with Xinhua, Andre van der Vyver, executive director of the South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association, called enhancing cooperation with Chi

(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY U20-TEST MATCH-UGANDA VS ZIMBABWE

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:48:18 GMT

(260816) -- KAMPALA, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Munangi Kamwendo (bottom C) of Zimbabwe competes for the ball during the international U20 rugby test match between Zimbabwe and Uganda at the Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on Aug. 15, 2026. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

SPAIN-CEUTA-VIEW

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:15:13 GMT

(260815) -- CEUTA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Makeshift shelters are seen on Trampolin Beach in Ceuta, Spain, Aug. 15, 2026. More than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly into Ceuta from neighboring Morocco on July 30 and 31, according to the Spanish government. Most returned to Morocco later, while thousands remain in the enclave.Security was also tightened along the border ahead of Saturday after calls for another mas

Jinkushal Industries Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:20 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 15: The Board of Directors of Jinkushal Industries Limited ('Jinkushal' or 'the Company'), at its meeting held today, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Indian

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-FORUM FOR AFRICA-CHINA-PARTNERSHIP

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:47:07 GMT

(260815) -- HARARE, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A presenter speaks at the Harare Forum for Africa in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 14, 2026. Cooperation with China will help African countries accelerate technological transformation and build local capacity for modern technologies, Zimbabwean experts said on Friday.

TO GO WITH "China-Africa partnership key to tech transformation, capacity building" (Photo by Tafara Mugw

NIGERIA-CHINA-ZERO-TARIFF MEASURES-NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:15:19 GMT

(260815) -- ABUJA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2026 shows a view of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria.

TO GO WITH "China zero-tariff measures create new opportunities for Nigeria's industrialization" (Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited/Handout via Xinhua)

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith hails India-South Africa bond, extends Independence Day wishes

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:57:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strong bond between India and South Africa through cricket.

Smith, who has fond memories of his playing days in India, spoke about the warmth of the people, the country's rich culture and its passion for cricket, accordin

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE EMBASSY-SEND-OFF CEREMONY-STUDENTS-SCHOLARSHIP

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:16:09 GMT

(260815) -- KAMPALA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo during a send-off ceremony in Kampala, Uganda, on Aug. 13, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Chinese embassy holds send-off ceremony for 31 Ugandan scholarship students" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Human currency: How migrants became pawns in a global standoff

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

When European officials talk about migration, their lexicon is rich with high-minded platitudes - "humanitarian values," "human rights," "rules-based order," and "shared responsibility." Yet behind this rhetoric lies a transactional reality: The European Union's si

How Europe betrayed Madrid to punish Sanchez

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to 6th province amid warnings of prolonged transmission

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:45:17 GMT

KINSHASA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to a sixth province, with confirmed cases rising to 4,727 and deaths to 2,214, according to the latest report released on Friday by the DRC's health authorities.

The report said the outbreak has affected 55 health zones across Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo provinces, wi

80th Independence Day: From golden turf to global turf, how India transformed into multi-sport powerhouse

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:57:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India marks 80 years of independence, its sporting story has changed. The era of relying on a single sport for global recognition has given way to world-class excellence across multiple disciplines.

From the triumph of the men's hockey team at the 1948 London Olympics to Kapil Dev's stunning 1983 Cricket World Cup victory, Indian sport has produced milestones that have shape

Beyond the "midnight hour": The 79-year saga of how India forged a legacy of strength and statecraft

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:55 GMT

By Vaishnavi Rastogi

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): 'At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,' declared India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, near midnight on August 14, 1947. The next morning, India woke up as a free nation after nearly two centuries of struggle against colonial rule.

79 years ago, at independence, Indian defence was d

Beyond the Battlefield: How India's Armed Forces became a 'First Responder' to the world

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:23 GMT

By Sohini Bhattacharya

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): A military medical team arriving in earthquake-hit Venezuela, warships carrying relief to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka, and an Indian field hospital treating victims in Myanmar, India's Armed Forces have increasingly found themselves deployed not only to defend the country, but to save lives far beyond its shores.

As India celebrates its 80th Independ

Disease outbreak hits Spains migrant-packed enclave

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:01 GMT

Gastroenteritis, scabies, and impetigo have been confirmed in Ceuta amid warnings of overcrowding and inadequate sanitation

Cases of infectious disease, including an outbreak of gastroenteritis, have been reported among migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta following the mass influx from neighboring Morocco in late July.

Spain's National Institute for Health Management (INGESA)

SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-SADC-PUBLIC LECTURE

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:26 GMT

(260814) -- DURBAN, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the Public Lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa, Aug. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "S. African president urges SADC to address root causes of migration" (GCIS/Handout via Xinhua)

"Glad to have helped": Trump says US missionary released after nine months' captivity in Niger

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:29:27 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Kevin Rideout, a Christian missionary who was allegedly kidnapped by terrorists in West Africa, was released and taken back into United States custody.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Rideout as a 'wonderful Christian Missionary' and said the United States looks forward to welcoming him home.

Trump noted th

Wired for War: Why is the UK protecting Israeli election meddlers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Londons refusal to investigate BlackCore suggests that the company is doing the bidding of the Israeli state

The British government is refusing to disclose information on how an Israeli "information warfare" firm targeted Scotland's pro-Palestine first minister. Nobody's saying who ordered the operation, but a trail of clues leads through Africa to Tel Aviv.

The operation was revealed in Ju

Eager to end long winless stretch, Toronto FC face Revolution

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:05:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Toronto FC risk setting a club record for longest winless streak when they face the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Toronto FC (3-7-8, 17 points) played to a 1-1 draw against New York City FC on July 31 to extend their drought to 13 matches (0-6-7) in all competitions. Djordje Mihailovic's tying goal deep into first half stoppage time made f

Prez Murmu stresses 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047, lauds youth and women empowerment in 80th Independence Day Eve address: Top Quotes

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:29:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, who addressed the Nation, on Friday on the eve of 80th Independence Day, underscored that 'public examinations become gateways to opportunities for our students,' emphasizing that the government is undertaking comprehensive reforms to make the examination system entirely transparent, secure, and trustworthy.

Highlighting students as the architects of I

Nava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of 1,269 Crore

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:01:18 GMT

PRNewswire

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 14: Nava Limited today announced its financial results for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026, reporting its highest-ever quarterly total income, while standalone PBT before exceptional items rose 92.9% QoQ, supported by lower material and manufacturing costs and dividend income.

Key Highlights

* Record Performance: Consolidated total income stood at 1,269

KENYA-KIAMBU-BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-SYMPOSIUM

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:16:46 GMT

(260814) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take a group photo during a symposium on biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization, alongside the inaugural Kenya grape industry exchange conference, in Kiambu County, Kenya, Aug. 13, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Experts gather in Kenya to explore biodiversity conservation, sustainable utilization" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

South African judges stop Shell oil search

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:34:26 GMT

The Constitutional Court has set aside the exploration rights for oil and gas off the Wild Coast

British energy giant Shell's plan to search for oil and gas off South Africa's Wild Coast has come to an end after the African country's Constitutional Court set aside its exploration rights on Friday.

The ruling overturns a 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision that had upheld the explora

MEA reaffirms India-Liberia partnership as new embassy opens in Delhi

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:32:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's resolve to build a mutually beneficial alliance with Liberia as the West African state officially opened its resident mission in the national capital.

Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela represented India at the embassy opening ceremony on Thursday.

Underlining the milestone, the MEA posted on X, 'Secretary (E

Mali pardons French national convicted over alleged coup plot

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:09:49 GMT

Yann Christian Bernard Vezilier must leave the West African country immediately under the clemency decree

Mali's transitional leader, General Assimi Goita, has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Christian Bernard Vezilier, who was serving a 20-year prison sentence for undermining the West African country's security.

The Malian government announced the move in adecreeissue

1st Test: Tanzid, Shanto shine as Bangladesh take 150-run lead over Australia at Stumps on Day 2

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:01:26 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 14 (ANI): Bangladesh continued their impressive performance in the opening Test against Australia as Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck a historic maiden century before the visitors ended Day 2 in a commanding position at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.

After bowling Australia out for 198 on the opening day, Bangladesh made the most of the favourable batting conditions. Tanzid and Mominul

US missionary freed months after abduction

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:44:53 GMT

Kevin Rideout was kidnapped in Niger last year and no group has claimed responsibility

An American missionary abducted in Niger last year has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the Christian organization Serving In Mission (SIM) said on Friday.

"Kevin is in good health and is currently in the care of US officials," the group said, adding that he is expected to

Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:26:14 GMT

A petition submitted to parliament cites sexual violence, abandoned children, and unresolved killings

Victims of alleged abuses involving British soldiers in Kenya have called on the African nation's parliament to block the renewal of a defense agreement with the UK until outstanding cases are resolved.

Survivors, bereaved families, workers, and residents marched in Nairobi on Wednesday bef

India wins global favour: 79% in Sri Lanka view India positively, Pew Survey shows

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India continues to command strong goodwill across much of the world, with a median of 45 per cent of adults across 36 countries holding a favourable view of the country, according to the Pew Research Centre's Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.

The strongest sentiment comes from neighbouring Sri Lanka, where 79 per cent of those surveyed view India favourably.

The survey

CAR President honours UAE company CEO with Commander of Order of Central African Merit

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:13:02 GMT

BANGUI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, has awarded Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), the rank of Commander of the Order of Central African Merit, the country's highest civil order.

The recognition follows GSU's delivery of the largest infrastructure project in the history of the

Tanzid Hasan becomes first Bangladesh player to score Test hundred in Australia

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:58:23 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 14 (ANI): Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim scripted history on Friday by becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a Test century in Australia.

The left-handed batter reached the milestone during Day 2 of the opening Test of the two-match series against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.

Tanzid brought up his maiden Test hundred in 188 balls, reaching t

SUDAN-AL-DROSHAB-DRONE ATTACK-DAMAGED MOSQUE

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:15:23 GMT

(260814) -- AL-DROSHAB, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows residents inspecting a drone-attacked mosque in Al-Droshab, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum on Aug. 12, 2026.

Drone attacks continued across Sudan on Thursday for a second consecutive day, targeting the capital Khartoum and several other cities as fighting intensified on multiple fronts in the Kordofan and Blue Nile re

VP Radhakrishnan meets Kenyan Parliamentary delegation in New Delhi

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:29:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday held a meeting with Moses M. Wetang'ula, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, who is leading a Parliamentary Delegation to India.

During the meeting, the Vice-President highlighted the close parliamentary ties between India and Kenya and expressed India's readiness to share its experience in technology s

Drone attacks target Khartoum, other Sudanese cities amid escalating fighting

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:11 GMT

KHARTOUM, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Drone attacks continued across Sudan on Thursday for a second consecutive day, targeting the capital Khartoum and several other cities as fighting intensified on multiple fronts in the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.

According to a military source and eyewitnesses, the attacks targeted Khartoum, as well as El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State; Kadugli, the capital of South K

French ambassador probed for sexual misconduct with dozens of African women

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:07:03 GMT

The tale of colonial excess comes as France tries to salvage its reputation among its former subjects

France's ambassador to the Central African Republic has been disciplined for sexual misconduct with around 30 local women at his official residence in Bangui, according to French media.

Ambassador Bruno F

French envoy probed for sexual misconduct with dozens of African women

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:07:03 GMT

The tale of colonial excess comes as France tries to salvage its reputation among its former subjects

France's ambassador to the Central African Republic has been disciplined for sexual misconduct with around 30 local women at his official residence in Bangui, according to French media.

Ambassador Bruno F

Kirti Vardhan Singh's Cote d'Ivoire visit part of India's broader engagement with Africa: MEA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:35:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh's recent visit to Cote d'Ivoire is expected to give further impetus to India's expanding bilateral ties with the West African nation as part of New Delhi's broader engagement across Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.

Singh undertook an official visit to Abidjan from August 6 to 8 fo

Uganda withholds Taiwanese travellers' passports, demands Chinese documents: Taiwan Foreign Ministry

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:17 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], August 13 (ANI): Ugandan immigration authorities reportedly withheld the passports of three Taiwanese travellers and asked them to provide Chinese passports, citing Uganda's 'One China principle', according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA) which cited Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

The three Taiwanese nationals arrived at Entebbe International Airport at around 3 pm local ti

Revolution acquire D Tylon Smith on loan from QPR

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:05:10 GMT

(Photo credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images)

The New England Revolution acquired defender Tylon Smith on loan from England's Queens Park Rangers on Thursday.

The 21-year-old South African joins the Revs through the 2027 MLS sprint season. The deal includes a purchase option.

'Tylon Smith is a promising player who will help strengthen our defense,' general manager and chief soccer officer Chris Tierney

India Corner inaugurated at Kenya School of Government Library to showcase India's growth, heritage

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:58:57 GMT

Nairobi [Kenya], August 13 (ANI): India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, inaugurated the India Corner at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) library on Thursday, establishing a dedicated repository focused on India's growth and heritage.

The newly launched section houses an extensive collection of literature covering India's history, culture, economy, foreign policy and development journey. The cerem

Spain rejects Moroccos claim to sovereignty over enclaves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:23 GMT

Ceuta and Melilla are untouchable, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said

Spain will not discuss the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said after Rabat publicly renewed its claim to the North African enclaves.

The exchange comes nearly two weeks after tens of thousands of people crossed the border of Ceuta in an unpreced

Lions rescued in Israel find new home

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:46:28 GMT

Two animals have begun a new life at a Free State sanctuary in South Africa after being rescued from the illegal trade in Israel

Two adolescent lions who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel have been relocated to the Animal Defenders International (ADI) Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa's Free State province.

The lions, BenTzur and Ori, had been stranded for months due t

Lions rescued in Israel find new home (PHOTOS)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:46:28 GMT

Two animals have begun a new life at a Free State sanctuary in South Africa after being rescued from the illegal trade in Israel

Two adolescent lions who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel have been relocated to the Animal Defenders International (ADI) Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa's Free Stat

"Winning Nations Cup a huge boost": Savita Punia confident India can match any team during Women's Hockey WC

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:31:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey star Savita Punia expressed that Team India has received a massive boost ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with a win in the FIH Nations Cup, pointing out that the level of competitiveness in that tournament showed them that they can match the very best in the world.

The FIH Women's Hockey World Cup will take place from August 14 to 30 i

Sudanese paramilitaries renew assault Reuters

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Eight drones targeted the city of El Obeid, with further strikes reported in Khartoum and other parts of the country

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have renewed their assault on the strategically important city of El Obeid, while drone strikes have been reported in several parts of the country, including the capital region, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing witnesses and loca

TEKROI Private Limited Enables Fifty Indian SMEs to Ask ERP Questions in Plain English

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:31:41 GMT

BusinessWire India

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 13: Fifty small and mid-sized businesses across India, Nepal, the Gulf and Africa are now querying their SAP Business One ERP systems in ordinary language instead of building reports, using TEKAI, a generative AI tool built by Hyderabad-based TEKROI Private Limited.

SAP's AI Partner Innovations playbook for SAP Business One lists TEKAI as one of only

Russia, China reaffirm support for India's BRICS chairship 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:58:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): With New Delhi at the helm of the BRICS grouping this year, Chinese and Russian envoys to India reaffirmed their support for India's BRICS presidency at an event here in the national capital on Wednesday.

The leaders attended the BRICS Ambassadors' Roundtable Discussion hosted by Vivekananda International Foundation.

In a post on X, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong

Explainer: Why DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster -- and deadlier

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:36 GMT

GENEVA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the second-largest on record and is moving faster than previous ones, pushing health officials into a race to keep it from becoming the deadliest.

The latest official count showed 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths across five provinces and 53 health zones, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros

Interview: Energy cooperation with China offers new opportunities for S. Africa's industrial growth, says expert

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:15:26 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Deeper cooperation between South Africa and China in energy investment, electricity infrastructure and equipment manufacturing could open new opportunities for South Africa's energy transition and industrial development, a South African energy expert has said.

Nndwamato Tom Tonic Mutshidza, former president of the Association of Municipal Electricity

57 qualifiers complete EA Sports FC field at Nations Cup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: The Esports Foundation)

The Esports Foundation announced the fifty-six players who earned spots through online qualifiers for the EA Sports FC tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026.

An additional spot was awarded to a player representing Kuwait, who secured the Host Region Wildcard.

The competition will run from Nov. 2-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The fifty-six qualifiers will

UN Women Executive Board to convene second regular session 2026

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:06 GMT

The Acting President of the Executive Board, H.E. Mr. Godfrey Kwoba, Deputy Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations, will open the session on 9 September at 10 am EDT, together with the UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, who will deliver her opening statement.

Over the two days, the Executive Board will discuss engagement with the UN80 Initia

India, Southern African Customs Union sign ToR for Preferential Trade Agreement negotiations; Piyush Goyal says "important step" in elevating economic ties

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:59:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on Wednesday signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and SACU at Vanijya Bhawan here with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stating that a trade agreement 'can help us leverage each other's strengths and contribute to shared prosperity, delivering mutu

India, Germany conclude development policy talks in New Delhi; Berlin commits over EUR1 billion for green, sustainable projects

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:34:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The development policy negotiations between Germany and India were successfully concluded in New Delhi, an official press release stated.

Led by the Department for Economic Affairs under the Indian Ministry of Finance and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), both sides agreed to continue their cooperation in the areas of renewable energy,

Need to power India from within in energy sector, government's biofuels policies very relevant: Senior Novonesis official

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India needs to focus on powering itself from within in the energy sector and strengthen its energy security and sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions and the proposed US 100 per cent tariff on countries buying Russian oil, Krishna Mohan Puvvada, Regional President, Novonesis Middle East, India, and Africa regional division (MEIA) told ANI on Wednesday.

'It is the need for us t

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION-LAUNCH

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:18 GMT

(260812) -- JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the launch of South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 12, 2026. Ramaphosa officially launched the country's ETA system on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating travel while strengthening border security and supporting tourism, investment and eco

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-YOUTH EXCHANGES EVENT

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:15:20 GMT

(260812) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests launch a bilateral cooperation initiative during the China-Tanzania Dialogue on Youth Development and Exchange in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Aug. 12, 2026. China and Tanzania on Wednesday called for stronger youth exchanges, skills development and innovation to deepen bilateral relations and support the development aspirations of the two countries.

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India to pursue PTAs over FTAs with developing economies like South Africa: Senior government official

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:29 GMT

By Sailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India will pursue Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) rather than full-fledged Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developing economies such as South Africa, opting for a calibrated approach that opens up only select product categories rather than deep, across-the-board market access, according to a senior government official.

The official told ANI that S

World Elephant Day: Vantara expands elephant welfare outreach across India and globally

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:34:06 GMT

Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], August 12 (ANI): Reliance Industries Executive Director, Anant Ambani-founded Vantara today marked World Elephant Day by highlighting its ongoing work across elephant welfare, conservation education and international collaboration, reflecting its commitment to strengthening elephant protection and welfare in India and around the world.

Home to more than 260 Asian elephants, Vantara ha

Matthew Hayden backs Glasgow Cosmic for inaugural ETPL, says squad has "serious weapons"

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:03 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

Darwin [Australia], August 12 (ANI): Matthew Hayden, who has joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and Head Coach ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) season, expressed confidence in the team's strong squad, which includes Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Jimmy Neesham, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi, alongside several other experienced players.

However, Hayden acknowledged th

New Ebola variant linked to unknown animal source study

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:49:39 GMT

Genetic analysis shows the 2026 Bundibugyo outbreak is distinct from previous epidemics in Uganda and DR Congo

Scientists have identified a new variant of the Ebola-causing Bundibugyo virus behind the 2026 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda, according to a study published in Nature Medicine on Monday.

Bundibugyo strain is not new: variants of the pathogen

Babar Azam returns to ICC Test batting top 10 rankings after two years

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after two years following his team's eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Port of Spain that helped draw the two-match ICC World Test Championship series.

The 31-year-old scored 88 and 24 not out, advancing five slots to 10th position in the rankings. He had slipped out of the

Southern African bloc raises alarm over severe El Nino

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:27:34 GMT

Worsening drought and food insecurity could leave millions requiring assistance, the SADC has said

A severe El Nino could deepen the humanitarian crisis across Southern Africa by worsening drought, hunger, water shortages, and disease outbreaks, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has warned.

SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi said seasonal forecasts pointed to a high likel

UAE's Global South Utilities delivers largest infrastructure project in Central African Republic's history

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:48:43 GMT

SAKA, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) today inaugurated the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic's history, a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Saka that increases the country's electricity generation capacity by more than 60 percent.

"It is a project of historic national importance that will help shape th

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-TCM TRAINING

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:21 GMT

(260812) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Hongqing (1st L, back), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician with the 28th Chinese medical team to mainland Tanzania, delivers a lecture during a training course on TCM for Tanzanian primary healthcare workers and community health practitioners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Aug. 9, 2026. The 28th Chinese medical team to mainland Tanzania has conducted it

Nigerian police officers killed in bandit attack

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:33:27 GMT

At least 17 members of a large group of bandits were also killed in a fierce gun battle lasting more than two hours, officials have said

More than 200 armed bandits launched an attack on a security base in northwestern Nigeria on Monday, killing at least 30 people, including police personnel, civilians, and a local vigilante, the authorities have said.

The "large group" of assailants, ridin

Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park gets Central Zoo Authority approval

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:01:40 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 12 (ANI): Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and world-class desert-themed zoological park at Deesa in Banaskantha district has received approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA).

As per the release, the project, being developed by the Gujarat Forest Department, aims to strengthen wildlife conservation, promote ecotourism and create employment opportuni

India pharma exports rise 6.8% to USD 8.1 bn in Q1 FY27; vaccine shipments jump 36%

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): India's pharmaceutical exports rose 6.80 per cent to USD 8.10 billion in the first quarter of FY27, with vaccine shipments surging 35.68 per cent and bulk drugs and drug intermediates growing 13.84 per cent, according to data released by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil).

The growth was supported by a broad rise across key product cat

India hands over five radial laser boats to Seychelles are defence, maritime partnership deepens

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:58:44 GMT

Victoria [Seychelles], August 12 (ANI): Continuing to strengthen the growing maritime partnership, India on Tuesday handed over five laser radial-class boats to the Seychelles Defence Forces.

The handover of the Seychelles Defence Forces forms a part of India's development assistance announced for Seychelles during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Seychelles earlier in June this year.

The deta

Ebola virus death toll crosses 2000 in DR Congo, over 4000 cases confirmed

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:47 GMT

Kinshasa [DR Congo], August 12 (ANI): More than 2,000 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since its outbreak was declared fewer than three months ago.

Al Jazeera, citing official government data, reported that at least 1,000 of the deaths have occurred in the last three weeks as the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate. A total of 4,381 Ebola cases across five province

Illegal miners killed in South Africa dump site collapse

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:05:49 GMT

Police say an unknown number of people could remain trapped at the site near Rustenburg

At least 14 suspected illegal miners have been killed and eight others injured after the walls of an excavation collapsed at a dumping site in South Africa's North West province, the authorities have said.

The suspected 'zama zamas' - a local term for illegal miners - were digging for platinum-group meta

WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:21:20 GMT

Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transformingMalawifrom no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations inMorocco.

Read moreChawinga sisters shine as Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations final

The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider againstCameroonon Sunday with Temwa from Kansas City Current claiming f

Ceuta steps up public health measures after mass migrant influx

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:31:03 GMT

Authorities in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have introduced a nine-point plan to bolster public health and environmental safeguards following a recent surge in migrant arrivals.

The measures include increased tuberculosis surveillance, closer monitoring of drinking and coastal water, as well as intensified cleaning, disinfection and waste collection. More than 100 additional workers have been assigned

Morocco intercepts at least 294 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:20:46 GMT

Moroccan security forces stand guard as migrants gather on a hill attempting to cross from the border town of Fnideq to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, August 15, 2026. /VCG

At least 294 migrants, including 248 from sub-Saharan Africa and 46 Moroccan nationals, were intercepted on Saturday during operations to prevent a mass crossing, Spanish news agency EFE reported, citing Moroccan security sources.

What investing in the Red Sea means for Africa

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:34:49 GMT

(Moscow Bureau) - Amid geopolitical changes, the Red Sea security has seen new developments, creating heightened maritime tensions, while the Gulf States are racing to control the region. By a simple geographical definition, the Red Sea is a sea inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. With a huge surface area, the entire Red Sea, formed by the Arabian Peninsula being split from the Horn of Africa, pos

Zambia suspends election vote counting over reports of violence

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:23 GMT

Zambiasuspended vote counting nationwide on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, the electoral commission said.

Thecopper-rich southern African nationwent to the polls on Thursdayin anelection focused on economic hardship.

President Hakainde Hichilema, who has been in power since 2021, faced off against his main challenger among the 14 contenders Brian Mundubile, a 55-year-old former mini

Zambia suspends vote counting nationwide citing violence

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:23 GMT

The copper-rich southern African nation went to the polls on Thursday in an election focused on economic hardship.

President Hakainde Hichilema, who has been in power since 2021, faced off against his main challenger among the 14 contenders -- Brian Mundubile, a 55-year-old former minister in the previous Patriotic Front (PF) government.

"The violence is targeted at poll staff, and in some instances has res

UN: 650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:18:44 GMT

Thousands of families stay at the Renk Transit Center, established for refugees from Sudan, in the city of Renk in Upper Nile State in northern South Sudan, April 13, 2026. /VCG

More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing food aid access within weeks due to a severe funding shortfall, potentially forcing some to return to war-torn Sudan in search of help, the UN warned o

Mali pardons French official sentenced to 20 years in prison

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:50:26 GMT

A French national sentenced inMalito 20 years in prison has been pardoned by the West African country's PresidentAssimi Gota, an official statement showed on Thursday.

Yann Vzilier,an official from the French embassy, was accused by Mali's military-ledgovernmentof involvement in a plot to destabilise the country last year.

"This act of clemency, which does not call into question the facts established by an

South Africa Names Gender Apartheid. Now It Should Act.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:40 GMT

At South Africa's National Women's Day commemoration on August 9, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke, among other things, about the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan. Standing alongside him, Malala Yousafzai urged governments to recognize this system for what Afghan w

Understanding the emerging super El-nino threat in Africa

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:55:18 GMT

Africa is bracing for the possible impacts of a powerful El Nino event that could develop through 2026 and continue into 2027, raising concerns over extreme weather, food security and livelihoods across the continent.

El Nino occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. The warming can alter atmospheric circulation and disrupt weather patterns thou

The New Human

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:33:06 GMT

Most of us can easily imagine a new car, a new house, new technology, or a radically different society. It is more difficult to imagine becoming anew kind of human being. Yet the future of our species may depend precisely on our capacity to transform ourselves.

In Siloism, published in 1972 by H. van Doren, the idea of a new man is presented as something much more profound than a change in politi

Community Corner: Special guests

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySteelers Training CampSunday, August 16Special guests:The Steelers hosted guests from the Casey Cares Foundation at practice as part of the team's community relations program.Casey Cares is a non-profit that works with families nationally. The foundation provides ongoing and uplifting programming to over 1,600 critically ill children and their families (including siblings). Programming includes family-centric

What investing in the Red Sea means for Africa

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:04:49 GMT

Interview: China's development experience wins growing favorability, says S. African journalist

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:15:15 GMT

Mbewe, who recently took part in an African mainstream media study tour in China, told Xinhua in a recent written interv

1st LD Writethru: DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll tops 2,300

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:15:14 GMT

KINSHASA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the deadliest in the country's history with over 2,300 deaths reported, according to the latest official figures released on Sunday.

The DRC has recorded 4,945 confirmed cases, including 2,325 deaths, since the current outbreak began, putting the case fatality rate at 47.0 percent, according to a sit

World Insights: Security averts Ceuta crossing, revives Schengen migration debate

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:15:14 GMT

ALGECIRAS, Spain, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Heightened security measures on both sides of the Spanish-Moroccan border helped avert a repeat of the mass border crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta feared on Aug. 15.

More than two weeks after tens of thousands of people entered Ceuta from Morocco, around 5,000 remain in the enclave, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The crisis has also prompted rec

Scores of suspected terrorists killed in gunfight with Nigerian troops in Borno

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:21 GMT

ABUJA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Scores of suspected terrorists were killed in a gunfight with Nigerian troops while they were thwarting a multi-pronged attack on a military base in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, an official said Sunday.

Mohammed Goni, spokesperson for the military-led Joint Task Force in the northeast region, said in a statement that suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror

South Africa is overlooking solar technology that can keep generating electricity after sunset

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:47:57 GMT

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South Africa's coal-fired power stations are retiring. The country must replace a huge amount of electricity over the next two decades. Currently, coal still