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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-INT'L LABOR DAY-PARADE

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:21 GMT

(260501) -- YAOUNDE, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People with disabilities march during a parade marking International Labor Day in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, May 1, 2026. Cameroon celebrated International Labor Day in Yaounde on Friday, with a parade featuring participants from various sectors showcasing the spirit of labor. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

IFL: Real Kashmir FC secure 3-0 win against Gokulam Kerala FC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:43:30 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 30 (ANI): Real Kashmir FC secured a 3-0 victory against 10-man Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation stage fixture of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

The Snow Leopards took the lead in the 26th minute through an own goal by Vitor Barata before doubling their advantage in the 49th minute through Shedrack Charles. Mohammad Inam added

Roundglass Hockey Academy to participate in Sikh Union hockey tournament in Nairobi

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:42 GMT

Mohali (Punjab)[India], April 30 (ANI): Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) is set to embark on an exciting international tour as they travel to Kenya to participate in the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Celebrations Hockey Tournament 2026 which is scheduled from tomorrow, May 1 to May 9 at Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

The prestigious tournament marks the 100-year anniversary of the historic Sikh Union Clu

Malian forces regain control of strategic city

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:50 GMT

Islamic State-linked fighters have reportedly withdrawn from Menaka after clashes with the army and allied forces

Malian forces have regained control of a key city in the north of the country after pushing Islamic State-linked militants to withdraw, local sources reported on Wednesday.

The insurgents, who earlier this week had seized Menaka, located on the Niger border, retreated following

Will ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: NYC Mayor Mamdani

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:34:59 GMT

New York City [US], April 30 (ANI): In a bold challenge to centuries of British colonial history, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signalled that any potential audience with King Charles III would be far from a mere formality.

At a press conference, when pressed on what his message would be to the King, he skipped the pleasantries of statecraft to address one of the most contentious artifacts in th

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace launches trilateral UAE-US-UK initiative for sustainable peace in Nigeria

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:05:47 GMT

LONDON, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Nigerian Peace Summit concluded today at the British House of Lords in London.

The high-level international initiative spanned three days to discuss pathways for enhancing civil peace in Nigeria as part of international efforts to promote stability across the African continent.

The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace organised the summit in strategic partnership with the US Depar

Zimbabwe and Nigeria issue warnings over violent protests in South Africa (VIDEO)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:41 GMT

Demonstrations targeting foreign nationals are reportedly escalating across multiple provinces

Zimbabwean nationals and Nigerian citizens in South Africa have been urged to remain vigilant amid reports of violent "anti-foreigner" protests across several cities.

In an advisory on Tuesday, Zimbabwe's con

ICC awards millions for Mali war crimes victims

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:53 GMT

Malian militant Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud has been found financially liable for the cost of the harm caused to victims, Judge Kimberly Prost has said

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has awarded €7.2million (about $8.4million) in reparations to victims of an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist leader convicted of atrocities in northern Mali more than a decade ago.

Al Hassan

(Hello Africa) Cameroon cocoa growers eye vast China market, buoyed by Beijing's zero-tariff policy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:31 GMT

Starting May 1, China will roll out its zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic relations. The move is expected to create new opportunities for Cameroonian agricultural products, particularly cocoa, by facilitating access to a high-potential market.

by Arison Tamfu, Wang Ze

YAOUNDE, April 29 (Xinhua) -- As the sun rises in Mondoni, a village in southwestern Cameroon,

NIGERIA-ABUJA-ECOWAS-CHINA-AIDED HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX-HANDOVER

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:15:36 GMT

(260429) -- ABUJA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2026 shows a view of the newly completed headquarters complex of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria. The newly completed headquarters complex of the ECOWAS in Abuja was handed over to the regional bloc Tuesday, marking a milestone in regional integration and China-Africa relations.

The China-aided pr

Terrorists attempted to overthrow Malis government official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:47:18 GMT

The militants behind the April 25 attacks sought to sow fear and doubt and undermine national resolve, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said

The recent coordinated terrorist attacks on Mali were aimed at seizing power and destabilizing the country's institutions, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said.

Mali's capital, Bamako, along with Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal, came under militant a

CAMEROON-BUEA-COCOA PLANTATION

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:46:13 GMT

(260428) -- BUEA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows a view of a cocoa plantation on the outskirts of Buea, capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroon cocoa growers eye vast China market, buoyed by Beijing's zero-tariff policy" (Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua)

Uganda arrests 200 foreigners in massive migration crackdown

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:45:41 GMT

Raids in Adjumani and Kampala have targeted alleged cybercrime and human trafficking with suspects from over a dozen countries

At least 231 illegal immigrants have been arrested in two separate intelligence-led crackdowns targeting irregular migration, the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Tuesday.

On Monday, in Adjumani District, officers of Uganda's National Citizenship and Imm

ISIS claims responsibility for killing 29 in Nigeria's Adamawa

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:41:01 GMT

Adamawa [Nigeria], April 28 (ANI): The Islamic State, ISIL (ISIS), has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 29 people in Nigeria's Adamawa state, according to a statement issued by the group on Telegram, Al Jazeera reported.

The attack took place in the Guyaku community in the Gombi Local Government Area, where armed assailants targeted residents, leading to multiple fatalities. State authori

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua set for 2026 fight

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed contracts to fight each other for the first time later this year, promoters confirmed Monday.

No specific date or venue has been announced for the long-awaited battle of aging British boxers, which will be broadcast live on Netflix. London's Wembley Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park reporte

Over 200 terrorists neutralized Malian army

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:33:09 GMT

Following militants assaults on several cities the army also recovered equipment, officials have said

Malian security forces eliminated more than 200 terrorists nationwide and seized significant quantities of equipment, Malian Chief of General Staff Oumar Diarra said on state TV on Sunday night.

On Saturday, militantscarried outattacks on Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal. The operations

Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:32 GMT

The NGO's annual ranking, which was established in 2002, uses a five-point scale to asses the level of press freedom in a country, ranging from "very serious" to "good".

This year's index reveals a global trend towards restricting press freedoms.

"For the first time in the indexs 25-year history, more than half the worlds countries now fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories for press freedom

Talking points for ES' critical minerals and green industrialization engagement at ARFSD-12

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:23:53 GMT

A warm welcome to this important forum on "Harnessing Africa's Critical Minerals for Green Industrialisation and Sustainable Development."

Appreciation to the Government and people of Ethiopia for their continued hospitality and steadfast support to ECA and Africa's multilateral engagement, and commendations to Uongozi Institute for its leadership in convening this timely dialogue.

Spadaro: The NFL Draft is over, but the work is far from finished

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman and Head Coach Nick Sirianni will take a moment to recalibrate the plans to continue shaping the roster as the offseason program is in full swing.

Dave Spadaro

The hot takes are out there and you should take them for all they are worth entertainment, but not much else. There is, inside the Jefferson Health Training Complex, no rush to judgment. The Ea

Chinese doctors conduct successful eardrum repair surgery in Niger

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:30 GMT

NIAMEY, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctors have recently conducted a successful tympanoplasty operation in Niger, believed to be the first time that the eardrum repair procedure was done in the West African country.

Tang Xianglong, a member of the 25th Chinese medical team in Niger, carried out the landmark otologic surgery on a local patient in Niamey General Reference Hospital in the Nigerien capital.

African Union condemns assassination of Mali's defense minister

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:13 GMT

ADDIS ABABA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) on Thursday condemned the assassination of Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara following a recent coordinated terrorist attack that targeted different parts of the country.

The AU's Peace and Security Council, in a statement issued Thursday following the council's recent meeting on the security situation in Mali, expressed deep concern over the widespread

14th Cotonou Colors Jazz Festival held in Benin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:58 GMT

COTONOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The 14th edition of the Cotonou Colors Jazz Festival, an event dedicated to jazz and world music, was held in Cotonou, Benin's largest city, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and energy of the contemporary artistic scene through concerts, showcases, and master classes.

According to John Arcadius, the festival's director, this year's edition, which opened on Wednesday, forms part

Working from home in Nigeria: study finds women don't have much choice

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:38:50 GMT

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Nigerian women of working age are mostly (90%) self-employed. By comparison, self-employment accounts for less than 16% of employment in high-income countries such as th

Benin opposition candidate quits party following presidential election defeat

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:15:31 GMT

COTONOU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Paul Hounkpe, an opposition candidate in Benin's presidential election held on April 12, has announced his resignation from the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin party.

In a letter issued Tuesday to the party's deputy national executive secretary, Hounkpe, who had been serving as national executive secretary, noted that they had worked together for more than six years, from Septemb

China-aided headquarters complex handed over to ECOWAS

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:15:12 GMT

ABUJA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The newly completed headquarters complex of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja was handed over to the regional bloc Tuesday, marking a milestone in regional integration and China-Africa relations.

The China-aided project, popularly known as the "Eye of West Africa," centralizes operations of the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Parliament, and the Community C

Simbine clocks sub-10 at inaugural Simbine Classic in South Africa

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:15:27 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, April 28 (Xinhua) -- South African sprint star Akani Simbine clocked 9.98 seconds in the heats of the men's 100m on Tuesday at the inaugural Simbine Classic, the first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting to be staged in South Africa.

Simbine, however, was hampered by cramp in the final and crossed the line in last place. Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme won the final in 10.03 seconds, followed

Global Shea Alliance opens 2026 conference in Ghana with focus on value addition

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:14 GMT

ACCRA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Global Shea Alliance (GSA), comprising industry players in the production and trading of shea nuts, shea butter, and other shea products, opened its annual conference, "Shea 2026," in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, with a focus on value addition for higher economic benefits from shea products.

Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said during the opening that African cou

African leaders urge mineral value addition to drive industrial growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:15:53 GMT

NAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- African leaders and experts on Tuesday called for mineral value addition and regional unity, urging the continent to shift from exporting raw materials to becoming an industrial powerhouse.

Speaking at the opening of the two-day Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto noted that Africa holds about 30 percent of the world's critical mineral res

Xinhua Commentary: Lai Ching-te's aborted visit affirms global consensus on one-China principle

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- "Taiwan independence" forces have suffered a major setback as a trip to Eswatini by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te, a diehard separatist, was recently canceled after several African countries denied his plane overflight rights.

As Taiwan regional authorities groundlessly blamed the failed attempt on the Chinese mainland, officials in Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar made it

Feature: Cameroon cocoa growers eye vast China market, buoyed by Beijing's zero-tariff policy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:29 GMT

by Arison Tamfu, Wang Ze

YAOUNDE, April 28 (Xinhua) -- As the sun rises in Mondoni, a village in southwestern Cameroon, Sekiss Enyeh Bayere, a cocoa farmer, is already deep among his trees.

Clad in worn boots and carrying a razor-sharp machete and a long-handled hook, he moves carefully through the trees. This is the peak of the harvest, and the tree trunks are studded with pods that look like colorful je

Benin election: Wadagni's landslide win raises questions about his legitimacy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:54:56 GMT

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Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.

Benin targets 1.5 mln children in campaign against schistosomiasis, intestinal worms

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:45:08 GMT

COTONOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Benin on Monday launched a campaign to combat schistosomiasis and intestinal worms, targeting about 1.5 million children aged five to 14 across 11 of the country's 12 departments.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the campaign features the distribution of preventive medicines in more than 52 communes nationwide.

"Free drug distribution sessions will take p

Interview: China's zero-tariff policy raises hope for agriculture, says Cameroonian expert

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:24 GMT

YAOUNDE, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, set to take full effect on May 1, will be an impetus to boost agricultural development while enhancing intra-continental trade, a Cameroonian expert has said.

"This is a great opportunity and a way to allow Africans to participate in agriculture, which is truly an engine of growth for our count

AES expresses solidarity with Mali after terrorist attacks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:45:23 GMT

OUAGADOUGOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has expressed its total, unconditional and fraternal solidarity with the Malian people following terrorist attacks targeting several sites in Mali.

In a statement issued Sunday evening, the acting chair of the AES Conference, Ibrahim Traore, who is also president of Burkina Faso, paid "vibrant tribute to the extraordinary c

Atletico sweating on injury concerns ahead of Champions League semifinal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:38 GMT

MADRID, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is sweating on the fitness of four players ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at home to Arsenal.

With Atletico's only remaining title chance this season lying in Europe after its Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad, Simeone's side faces an Arsenal team that has dipped in form in recent weeks, with a place in what woul

Benin condemns terrorist attacks in Mali, expresses solidarity

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:32 GMT

COTONOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Benin condemns the terrorist attacks that struck several cities in Mali on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

"The Beninese government has learned with dismay of the coordinated terrorist attacks that targeted several cities in Mali on April 25, 2026," the statement said on Sunday.

It expressed solidarity with the people of Mali, as well as with the country's

Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:42:17 GMT

Forces at Mali's Tessalit military base, a "super-camp" near the Algerian border, surrendered and were scattering southward, an official from the Tuareg-dominated FLA separatist group told AFP.

The FLA's allies, jihadists from the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), are calling for cooperation to bring down the junta that has run Mali since 2020.

Friday's assault follows large

King Charles arrives in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:20 GMT

The monarch was greeted on the airport tarmac in Hamilton, the capital of the British island territory, by Premier David Burt and other dignitaries.

The island stop the first visit by Charles to a British Overseas Territory as sovereign comes after a day packed with small-town American experiences for the king and Queen Camilla, who will not join for the Bermuda leg of the trip.

By all accounts, the four-da

France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:08:20 GMT

The "roadmap" was published as dozens of nations gather in Santa Marta,Colombiafor the first-ever international talks on how to transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels.

France's roadmap does not present new pledges but brings existing climate and energy policies and targets under one umbrella with an explicit goal.

Analysts said no other country had published such a clear and comprehensive plan and

Mali plunged into uncertainty following coordinated attacks on junta

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:28:55 GMT

Several strategic towns and areas around the capital Bamako were targeted in the offensive by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), which was launched at dawn on Saturday.

After two days ofintense fightingbetween Malian soldiers and the armed groups, Bamako and Kati, a garrison town and junta stronghold about 15 kilometres

Peoples Health Clinic expands pediatric and mental healthcare amid rising demand - Park Record

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:33:02 GMT

Peoples Health Clinic expands pediatric and mental healthcare amid rising demand - Park Record

House bill 'a start' to fixing medical care in CT state prisons

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:14 GMT

House bill 'a start' to fixing medical care in CT state prisons

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Headspace experts warn on youth turning to AI for mental health - Bathurst, NSW

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:23 GMT

Headspace experts warn on youth turning to AI for mental health - Bathurst, NSW

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Dandelion Health and InVision Partner to Give Life Sciences a New Class of Cardiac Data

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:02:58 GMT

Dandelion Health and InVision Partner to Give Life Sciences a New Class of Cardiac Data