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International buyers endorse Zim products
Sikhulekelani Moyo,Zimpapers Business Hub INTERNATIONAL buyers participating in the ZimTrade Export Week in Bulawayo have endorsed the quality of Zimbabwean products and services and said local businesses have the potential to compete at a global...

International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the October break
I hate international football.But hey - my New Zealand just managed a draw against (a Haaland-less) Norway, so that’s pretty cool, and we’re now only days away from having Spurs back in our lives again. And you know, all the joy, misery, and...

Today in Africa — October 15, 2025: Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga, Madagascar’s Coup Leader Declares Himself President, UN Warns of Deep Hunger Crisis in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, DRC
NEWS Hundreds of people took to the streets to pay tribute to Kenya's former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who passed away today, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. by Gerald Anderson/Anadolu via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica...

Frustrated Gen Z threatens to topple African governments
The frustration among young people poses a challenge to governments beyond where Generation Z protests have taken place, not least because of the continent’s young demographic. Africa’s median age is 19, which means that young people are entering...

Senegal Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Thrashing Mauritania 4-0
October 15, (THEWILL) — Senegal qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Mauritania 4-0 in their final Group B qualification match at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio on Tuesday night. The Lions of Teranga finished top of...

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?
Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...

How the U.S. military footprint in Africa fuels Israeli weapons networks
The U.S. has long maintained a vast military presence in Africa, with dozens of bases and joint training conducted in nations across the continent. Given the close relationship between the U.S. and the Israeli military and its technologies, this...

Court jails woman seven years for trafficking young girls to Mali, Senegal
A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced a 29-year-old woman, Mariam Omokiri, from Delta State, to seven years imprisonment for human trafficking. Omokiri was found guilty of trafficking, exporting, and promoting the...

International Monetary Fund Upgrades Nigeria's Growth Forecast to 3.9% in 2025 Amid Global Slowdown
Washington D.C., October 15, 2025 – In a resounding vote of confidence for Africa's largest economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply upgraded its growth projections for Nigeria, forecasting a robust 3.9 percent expansion in 2025...

International break: How your team's players performed... and who got injured
The October international break has come to an end, with clubs back in action in the Premier League this weekend. It has been a genuinely important international break-- and the last October international window as we know it -- with teams across...

Egypt, Jordan launch Arab ministerial council on water, agriculture in Cairo
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, and Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Al-Saud, who also chairs the Arab Ministerial Council for Water, jointly inaugurated the Third Joint Ministerial Council of...

Middlesbrough star's unexpected World Cup hope as he looks to switch international allegiance
Middlesbrough star Alfie Jones could be a surprise contender to head to next summer’s World Cup, as part of the Canada squad. The English-born defender is eligible to represent Canada on the international stage because one of his grandparents was...

Aston Villa ace taken off during international clash as defender involved in embarrassing defeat while star player bags an assist
Aston Villa are back in Premier League action this weekend following the international break as Unai Emery’s side look to keep their momentum going Aston Villa face an away trip to London on Sunday to play Tottenham Hotspur. Unai Emery’s side were...

Sierra Leone Judges Undergo International Training on Human Trafficking and Financial Crimes
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has facilitated an international training program for three judicial officers to strengthen the country’s capacity in handling human trafficking and financial crime cases. The...

Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire celebrate World Cup qualification
Two West African giants, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, have sealed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after convincing victories on Tuesday night, joining the continent’s growing list of representatives for the global showpiece in the United...

Africa’s kings rise! – SA, Senegal & Ivory Coast complete World Cup line-up
South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured Africa’s final automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup with dominant wins on Tuesday. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Kenya 3-0, and South Africa overcame Rwanda 3-0....

England clinch WC berth; Ronaldo sets staggering new record as giants rocked - International Wrap
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

How to watch Senegal vs Mauritania: Live streams as the Lions of Teranga try to clinch a place at the World Cup
Watch Senegal vs Mauritania today as the Lions of Teranga look for the point they need to clinch a spot at next summer's World Cup, with all the details here on live streaming globally. Senegal vs Mauritania: Key information ► Date: Tuesday, 14...

Every international team that has qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The qualifying phases are still underway in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America, and the last two participants will be determined...

Cameroon opposition candidate claims win in presidential election ahead of results
YAOUNDE – Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election ahead of the release of official results, urging President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, to concede. “Our victory...