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US pushes Congo, Rwanda for peace accord and billion-dollar mineral deals
A U.S.-backed peace accord would come amid an unprecedented advance by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Congo, the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict, in a region rich in minerals including tantalum and gold. Rwanda denies back...
Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition
The rally, attended by members of different political factions, was called by Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union confederation and relatives of detained opposition figures.
'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final
Gauff, 21, broke in the third, fifth and seventh games to blow Swiatek away in the first set, converting her second set point.The world number four secured two more breaks in the second set and wrapped up victory at the first time of asking....
IMF trims 2025 Middle East, North Africa growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount
The fresh projection marked a sharp downgrade from its October projection of 4% growth and comes as the region grapples with geopolitical tensions, softer external demand and oil market volatility.
Trans women barred from women's football by English, Scottish FAs
Meanwhile Seema Patel, an associate professor at Nottingham Law School, was taken aback by the speed and severity of the FA's new position after recently completing a report for global football governing body FIFA where she recommended a "more nuance...
Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split
The anti-Saied demonstration -- the second opposition protest in a week -- reflects growing concerns among human rights groups that the birthplace of the Arab Spring is sliding toward one-man rule....
Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
"I think it's the best result (of my tenure) because nobody expected this result -- but you saw two games today," Amorim told reporters."The first 25 mins, then (another one) after the goal and the sending-off."
Nigeria's Aliko Dangote 'comfortable' with impact of Trump tariffs on urea exports
Trump imposed a 14 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria, Africa's largest oil exporter, as part of widespread trade measures introduced last month, later paused for 90 days.
Forest's Champions League dreams hit by Brentford defeat
"It's a bad night and a bad game," Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo told Sky Sports. "I'm not really worried about the table, more how to correct the mistakes.
Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
"Ready for a new chapter. Welcome Lopetegui."We're excited to embark on this journey together," the Qatar football federation wrote on social media."I'm ready" the Spaniard said in a video accompanying the post on X.
Rising Stars dimmed by Morocco in U-20 Afcon opener
"We missed our chances and then concede cheap goals, but we will rectify and expect good results in the next matches," noted Akhulia, who is also the Head Coach of Kenyan Premier League side Bidco United.
