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Mauritania’s security forces have been systematically abusing migrants from other African countries, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.The violations have been exacerbated by a deal with the European Union (EU) and Spain, which aims to curb dangerous sea crossings to the Canary Islands, the rights group alleges.It documents how migrants and asylum seekers often trying to leave Mauritania have been subjected to rape, torture and extortion at the hands of the military, border personnel and other security staff.Mauritania has rejected the findings, saying it has taken recent steps to protect migrant rights. The European Commission has said its…

Trade between Africa and Singapore has grown significantly over the past five years, rising by more than 50 per cent and highlighting the strengthening ties between the two regions. Bilateral trade increased from $9.2 billion in 2020 to $13.7 billion in 2024, while Singaporean companies have invested over $20 billion across the continent, Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, said on Tuesday, August 26. Also read: Nduhungirehe attends Singapore-Africa meet Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Trade between Singapore and East Africa alone reached $541 million in 2024, up from $294 million recorded in 2020. This growth…

Veteran martial arts pioneer and acclaimed coach Fabiano Mello is embarking on a new mission to reshape the landscape of combat sports in the state, announcing the establishment of the Rio de Janeiro State Fighting and Combat Sports Federation (FLEC – RJ) in 2024. With over three decades of unparalleled dedication to various disciplines, Mello’s new initiative is poised to champion athlete welfare, elevate coaching standards, and unlock hidden talents often hindered by financial barriers. “During my professional career, I participated in many federations in various disciplines,” Mello explained. “I have been involved in almost all disciplines for over 30…

It’s one of those topics that comes up over drinks or dinner at the moment: whether or not you think AI is going to steal your job. So far, I’ve felt relatively confident that while AI could no doubt have a fair crack at writing a newspaper opinion column, there is something I do as part of my work that AI cannot: reporting.Except now, it seems, AI is claiming to be doing that as well. Last week, it was revealed that at least six reputable publications have had to take down published articles because it turned out that they were…

Universities are essential partners in Africa’s development, and the African Development Bank is committed to supporting them as centres of innovation that can attract not only Bank financing but also private investment and venture capital, Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Nnenna Nwabufo, said. She was speaking at a symposium held Saturday 23 August, on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The event was organised by the University of Tokyo and co-hosted by the University of Pretoria in partnership with the African Development Bank. The symposium, titled From Campus to Community -…

Gaborone — Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Monday called for a fortified, intelligence-driven alliance among African nations to combat the escalating crisis of synthetic drugs. Speaking at the opening of the African Union (AU) Global Coalition Continental Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in the capital, Gaborone, Boko highlighted the transnational nature of the challenge of synthetic drugs as a threat outpacing traditional law enforcement. He detailed how criminal syndicates are exploiting modern technology to traffic illicit substances and launder profits through complex channels, undermining both regional security and public health. “Our response must be equally swift and strategic,” Boko…

Aug 27, 2025, 03:02 PM ETManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes could move to MLS or the Saudi Pro League next year, while Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot is linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Man United not seeking Mainoo bids but future uncertain- Sources: Tottenham eye Paquetá, Simons, Rabiot- Sources: Liverpool starlet McConnell to join Ajax on loan- Source: Barcelona eye Monaco defender Vanderson- Sources: Chelsea weigh move for Barça’s FermínManchester United midfielder is…

Paolo Sorrentino has rediscovered his voice, his wan humour and his flair for the surreal and sensational set piece; this wintry, elegant movie is a welcome reassertion of his natural style after the facile and weirdly humourless affectations of his previous, very disappointing film Parthenope. It is a dry comedy of grief and regret which wears its dreamy melancholy and ennui like a well-tailored if fussily old-fashioned suit, and it returns Sorrentino to the various mysterious tableaux of political power that recurred in Il Divo from 2009, about political mandarin Giulio Andreotti, and his 2013 film The Great Beauty about…

SERERE, UGANDA — Family ties are shaping Uganda’s Parliament. People who die in office are increasingly succeeded by close relatives — children, spouses or even siblings — and often with strong support from political parties and local communities. At least five members of the current Parliament have succeeded their relatives, and in previous Parliaments, multiple members did as well. When Patrick Okabe, a member of Parliament for Serere County, died in a car accident in 2022, his son, Emmanuel Omoding, ran in the by-election and won. When the speaker and member of Parliament for Omoro County, Jacob Oulanyah, died in…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureComesana, we’re reminded, only won four matches at the top level last season: two at Wimbledon and two at Flushing Meadow. The look of him suggests he fancies himself. Photograph: Javier Rojas/PI/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareAha, Sky indeed move from Djokovic, now up 2-1 4-1, to Nozza. I always enjoy watching him because there’s no one like him: lefty, huge, loopy top-spin, but also plenty of power. If he plays well, he should account for Comesana.ShareNorrie and Comesana will soon be under way; I’ll switch to them from Harris v Fritz…