Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal coach discharged from hospital as injured player sent home

Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal coach discharged from hospital as injured player sent home

Cisse has been coach of his country since 2015 and led them to victory at the last Cup of Nations two years ago. The 47-year-old also coached them at the last two World Cup finals.

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Israeli military says it has uncovered Gaza underground tunnel that once held hostages

Israeli military says it has uncovered Gaza underground tunnel that once held hostages

No hostages were there when it was discovered. The military released photos from the underground labyrinth and said it brought in journalists to document the tunnel before it was destroyed.

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Man United poaches Man City’s experienced chief executive to replace outgoing Stewart

Man United poaches Man City’s experienced chief executive to replace outgoing Stewart

The statement on X, formerly Twitter, added: “He is currently serving as chief football operations officer for City Football Group overseeing 11 clubs across five continents and, prior to this, held senior roles at Barcelona.

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Der Kaizer: Bayern Munich commemorate ‘great German’ Beckenbauer in stadium ceremony

Der Kaizer: Bayern Munich commemorate ‘great German’ Beckenbauer in stadium ceremony

Beckenbauer also won the World Cup as Germany coach in 1990 and was one of only three people to achieve the feat as both player and coach.

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Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term after disputed vote

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term after disputed vote

Tshisekedi took the oath of office in a stadium in the capital Kinshasa that was packed with supporters waving small flags, government officials, African heads of state and other foreign envoys including from the United States, China, and France.

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Non-Aligned Movement leaders meeting in Uganda denounces Israel’s military campaign in Gaza

Non-Aligned Movement leaders meeting in Uganda denounces Israel’s military campaign in Gaza

Nearly all African countries belong to the NAM, comprising nearly half of its members, while other members range from India and Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chile, Peru and Colombia.

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‘Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah helping Houthi launch strikes on Red Sea shipping’

‘Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah helping Houthi launch strikes on Red Sea shipping’

In his weekly news conferences, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has repeatedly denied Tehran is involved in the Red Sea attacks by the Houthis. The IRGC public relations office did not respond to request for comment.

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Israeli army closes in on Khan Younis hospital as Biden, Netanyahu differ on two-state solution to crisis

Israeli army closes in on Khan Younis hospital as Biden, Netanyahu differ on two-state solution to crisis

The World Health Organization says most of the enclave’s 36 hospitals have stopped working. Only 15 are partially functioning and those are operating at up to three times their capacity, without adequate fuel or medical supplies, it says.

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Conflict of interest: Georgia prosecutor on Trump case paid for flights with DA Fani Willis, filing shows

Conflict of interest: Georgia prosecutor on Trump case paid for flights with DA Fani Willis, filing shows

Roman’s lawyer alleged in a court filing this month that Willis benefited financially from an “improper, clandestine personal relationship” with Wade. Willis has not yet responded to the allegations.

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How ‘educated fools of Uganda’ thrive in Museveni’s tyranny, unethical and immoral politics

How ‘educated fools of Uganda’ thrive in Museveni’s tyranny, unethical and immoral politics

Simply put, educated fools are people who have tonnes of academic achievements to their credit and are full of bookish knowledge, but have very little practical experience and common sense. They lack real knowledge, wisdom, understanding and insight.

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