The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we’ll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa. This list includes countries […]
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico and the United States are nearing an agreement for non-Mexican migrants to be deported directly to their home countries rather than Mexico, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday. The Mexican leader stressed he is willing to work with U.S. authorities on the policy, following the executive action announced on […]
Fifteen years ago, wealthy nations pledged to channel $100 billion in climate aid to poorer countries by 2020. New analyses find that not only were rich nations two years late in meeting this goal, but much of that money is existing aid that has been relabeled as climate assistance or takes the form of loans. […]
And guys, I’m starting to think you’re in a cult. That is your right, but it’s not your responsibility. I promise you that’s not what your constituents would want. So if you believe in states’ rights, except when a jury in that state convicts your nominee for president, you might be in a cult. If […]
MartinPrescott / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you want to retire comfortably in the United States, you need to either strike it rich or invest a lot of money in a 401(k) or other private retirement plan. If you rely solely on Social Security for retirement income, you’ll have a hard time just paying the bills. That’s […]
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations said Tuesday that global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that — crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action. U.N. Trade and Development, formerly known as UNCTAD, said the […]
If elected president again, Trump would need special permission to enter several key countries for maintaining foreign relations AP Photo/Alex Brandon Donald Trump steps off his plane on Aug. 3, 2023, en route to face a judge on federal election subversion charges Donald Trump may face travel restrictions with his newfound felon status, potentially complicating […]
China is handing over control of two key African belt and road railways to the governments of Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya, after years of training and observation in the operation of the infrastructure projects. Recently, Chinese operators for the 752km (467 mile) railway linking Ethiopia and Djibouti handed it over to the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Share […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused China of helping Russia to disrupt a Swiss-organised peace conference on the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the Shangri-La defence forum in Singapore, Asia’s premier security conference, on Sunday, Mr Zelenskyy said China is pressuring other countries and their leaders not to attend the forthcoming talks. “Russia, using Chinese […]
By Nyasha Chingono LIVINGSTONE, Zambia (Reuters) – Southern African countries home to the largest elephant population in the world fear a rise in animal deaths in the coming months as food and water sources dwindle following a severe drought. The region experienced an extended hot, dry spell during its 2023/24 rainy season, attributed to El […]
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia was still trying to disrupt next month’s world “peace summit” devoted to the conflict with Russia and was putting pressure on countries to stay away from the gathering. Zelenskiy wants the summit, scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, to produce a front to exert […]
If you were to explore the world alphabetically, you’d find 27 countries starting with “s” — like Spain, Sweden and South Africa — each with its own rich history and vibrant culture. But when you get to “X,” the map draws a blank; no countries start with that elusive letter. When you get to the […]