By Reuters At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. Protests broke out before and after Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that ruling party Frelimo had won an […]
BY REUTERS UEFA will commit 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion) of competition revenue and investment to develop women’s soccer in the continent over the next six years, European soccer’s governing body said on Wednesday. The commitment is a part of UEFA’s new strategy to grow the women’s game, with money […]
By Reuters Botswana votes on Wednesday in an election that will determine whether President Mokgweetsi Masisi secures a second term, with economic woes caused by declining diamond demand in focus. Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has governed the southern African state since 1966 and remains the favourite to win despite decreasing […]
BY REUTERS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the Security Council on Monday for its support to help protect civilians in war-torn Sudan, but said conditions are not right for deployment of a U.N. force. “The people of Sudan are living through a nightmare of violence — with thousands […]
BY REUTERS Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize. Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for a second […]
