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A senior Russian general was killed in a bomb attack on Tuesday outside his apartment building in Moscow, just a day after Ukraine’s security agency filed criminal charges against him. A Ukrainian official confirmed that the country’s security service orchestrated the operation. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, died as he left for work. His assistant also perished in the blast, which was remotely detonated, according to Russian media. Images from the scene revealed shattered windows and scorched walls of the building. Kirillov had been sanctioned by multiple countries, including the…

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been named the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Player of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made during a star-studded ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward outshone Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra of Ivory Coast, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams to claim the prestigious title. A Historic Win for Lookman Lookman’s triumph adds his name to Nigeria’s elite roster of past winners, joining the likes of Victor Osimhen, who won the award in 2023. His exceptional performances for both club and country made him a…

President-elect Donald Trump is set to join SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to announce a major investment by the Japanese technology giant. According to sources, SoftBank plans to inject $100 billion into U.S. projects over the next four years, marking a significant boost to the country’s economy. The announcement, scheduled for 11 a.m., will be Trump’s first press briefing since his election victory last month. While some previous high-profile deals touted by Trump have fallen short of their promises, this move underscores his efforts to promote investment and economic growth ahead…

As dozens of deported migrants gather in a sweltering facility at the airport in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Norma clutches a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs the only comfort awaiting her upon her return. The 69-year-old mother, who had fled the country after receiving death threats from gang members, spent her life savings attempting to seek asylum in the U.S., only to be deported alongside her daughter and granddaughter. Now back in Honduras, she faces the same dangers that drove her to flee. “They can find us anywhere in Honduras,” Norma said, praying for…

When 57-year-old Nadege Anelka moved from Martinique, a French Caribbean territory, to Benin in West Africa, she experienced a profound sense of familiarity. “The people reminded me of my grandparents, their headscarves, mannerisms, and mentality,” she shared. Inspired by this connection, Anelka has embraced her heritage, opening a travel agency in Benin and applying for citizenship under a groundbreaking law passed in September. The law grants citizenship to individuals over 18 who can prove their lineage to the transatlantic slave trade. Benin’s new citizenship law is part of a broader reckoning with the country’s historical role in the slave trade.…

South Korean lawmakers are set for a pivotal vote on Saturday as they decide on a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, amid a political storm sparked by his controversial December 3 martial law decree. The decree, which lasted just six hours, has plunged the nation into turmoil, triggering protests, plummeting approval ratings, and allegations of rebellion against Yoon. A Nation Divided Last week, Yoon narrowly avoided impeachment when lawmakers from his People Power Party boycotted the vote. With public dissent escalating, it remains uncertain whether the same strategy will be employed again. Protests in the capital,…

In the third round of the African Champions League group stage, Esperance Tunis will face Egypt’s Pyramids FC this Saturday at the Hammadi El Agrebi Stadium in Rades. Both teams are tied with four points, each having secured one win and one draw in their opening matches. Esperance’s head coach, Laurențiu Reghecampf, addressed the importance of the match, stating, “Our last Champions League performance fell short of expectations. We’ve analyzed it thoroughly with our players. There are no excuses; we simply need to perform better. Playing at home gives us a significant advantage, and tomorrow is our chance to make…

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to accept an invitation to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, a move that experts believe carries too many risks for Beijing. Trump’s incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Thursday that Trump extended the invitation, but the Chinese Embassy in Washington declined to comment. Analysts suggest the gesture is unlikely to alter the competitive dynamics between the two nations. Challenges to Xi’s Attendance Danny Russel, former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs and now vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, stated that Xi attending…

Cameroon has emerged as the first international buyer of refined petroleum from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, receiving an initial shipment of 60,000 tonnes of petroleum. The export was made to Neptune Oil, a leading distributor and retailer in Central Africa. Neptune Oil announced its collaboration with Dangote Refinery to create a reliable supply chain aimed at stabilizing fuel prices and boosting economic opportunities across the region. The refinery, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, began selling gasoline within Nigeria in September, with the state-owned Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) as its exclusive domestic buyer. Despite facing crude supply…

Farmers across the United Kingdom are staging widespread protests against proposed tax reforms, including a controversial plan to remove a long-standing inheritance tax break on agricultural property. The government has announced that starting in April 2026, farms valued at over £1 million ($1.3 million) will face a 20% inheritance tax when passed to the next generation. The change would overturn a tax exemption that has been in place since the 1990s, which has allowed farm properties to be transferred without incurring inheritance tax. Protesters argue that the proposed tax hike will devastate family-run farms already struggling with rising costs…