The World Bank says it has paused disbursements and funding for projects in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover. On August 15, Taliban fighters invaded Kabul, and took over
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Youssef Wafa, governor of Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, says the Taliban will not force their rules on anyone as it relates to lifestyle choices. Wafa, however, said “scholars” will make
Hissene Habre, former Chadian head of state, has died at the age of 79. He was being treated for COVID-19 before he breathed his last on Tuesday at a hospital
Shoprite, Africa’s largest food retailer, has announced plans to discontinue its operations in Uganda and Madagascar. The company expanded across Africa, becoming the continent’s leading food retailer. However, due to
Vladimir Voronkov, UN counter-terrorism chief, has raised the alarm that terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are spreading
The US Capitol police say Floyd Roseberry, the suspect who threatened to set off a bomb in front of the
The United States police say they are investigating “an active bomb threat” near the US Capitol in Washington. According to
About 2,000 people have died from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Haiti on Saturday. According to the United Nations,
Abike Dabiri, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says the federal government will take urgent action to ensure
Ashraf Ghani, the Afghanistan president, is presently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ghani had fled Kabul, the country’s capital,
