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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's historical role in slavery, ​before attending next week's Commonwealth summit at which he is likely ‌to face demands for financial reparations.

As Morocco breaks tourism records and hospitality and infrastructure investment soars ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, API Events 3rd Annual Morocco Showcase on 26 November brings global brands, sovereign backed funds, tourism officials, DFIs and local operators together to capitalise on institutional-grade opportunities, economic and political stability and deepened capital markets

This week, the Government of Angola laid the cornerstone for the new Baía Farta University Campus – Katyavala Bwila University and ISCED – Benguela, marking an important milestone in the country’s investment in higher education infrastructure. The project is being delivered in partnership with Mitrelli

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce mortgage costs as rising interest rates and inflation make homeownership less affordable. The order, titled “Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People,”

A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery by November 1, 2026, following delays in the annual application process.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for an emergency session of parliament to authorize the armed forces to protect and support Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states if requested.

We must acknowledge that millions of Nigerians confront not only natural hazards but also avoidable crises resulting from governance failures.

Abdoul Kader Hassane Hamadou is a Nigerien entrepreneur whose work connects music, digital marketing and services for creators. As the founder of Kasuwa Distro, his activities focus on music distribution, online visibility, monetisation and content protection

On Thursday, at the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit, President Trump awarded Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, and AMD’s Lisa Su the National Medal of Science, the nation’s top science prize.

Ethiopia says an “all-out invasion” by Eritrean forces left it with no option but to defend itself, according to a letter to the UN shared with Reuters on Friday, as blasts continued near the border between the two countries.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions Friday, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African prosecutor Navi Pillay, a former judge at the ICC and other international courts. Trump has coveted that prize for himself.

President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of US pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.