Hong Kong’s last governor Lord Patten says ‘demeaning and delusional’ for UK to soften China criticism over trade fears
The last governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten, has said it is “demeaning and delusional” for the UK to not…
Diageo boss Sir Ivan Menezes is the toast of investors as he prepares to step down
The end of an era is approaching at one of the UK’s biggest companies. Diageo, the global drinks giant behind…
‘What can we do?’: Millions in African countries need power
JOHANNESBURG — From Zimbabwe, where many must work at night because it’s the only time there is power, to Nigeria…
Chad nationalizes assets by oil giant Exxon, says government
DAKAR, Senegal — Chad is nationalizing all assets from multinational oil giant Exxon Mobil, including its hydrocarbon and exploration permits,…
Afcon 2023: ‘Nothing is impossible’ – Gernot Rohr targets World Cup after taking charge of Benin
Benin have had something of a rebrand ahead of this week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Not only are the…
Afcon 2023: Where do we stand ahead of next batch of qualifiers?
Rounds three and four of qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations take place over the next eight days…
Opposition files petition against Nigerian election result
ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian opposition party has filed a petition with the Court of Appeal against the ruling party…
Putin warns Russia could drop grain deal after 60 days
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed on Monday that Moscow has agreed to extend a deal allowing the exports…
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor
KYIV, Ukraine — An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle…
Reports of violence in Nigeria election for new governors
ABUJA, Nigeria — Millions of Nigerians voted Saturday to elect state governors but faced intimidation and violence in some cities…
Napoli 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (5-0 agg): Victor Osimhen double takes hosts in quarter-finals
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time with a comfortable win…
Nigeria’s old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s central bank has extended the timeline to swap out its old currency for redesigned notes after…