COMMENT | Maya Majueran | The United States’ conspicuous absence from two major international gatherings — the G20 Summit in South Africa and the COP30 climate conference in Brazil — has raised pressing questions about Washington’s commitment to multilateralism. Yet paradoxically, both summits achieved significant breakthroughs in global cooperation and …

SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow an average of 6 percent annually through 2044, driven by a young population, an expanding middle class, rapid urbanization and continued investment in airports and connectivity, U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Tuesday. According to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The COMESA Competition Commission has formally opened an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa Holdings Limited by Inspired Evolution Managers Limited, setting in motion a regional regulatory review of the transaction under the bloc’s competition rules. In a Merger Inquiry Notice dated …

JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa | Xinhua | With cross-border payments still facing obstacles in sub-Saharan Africa, experts and industry practitioners have voiced hope that the attention the issue received at the G20 summit in South Africa will translate into practical reforms. “We need simplified and harmonized regulations that keep up with …

MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal and became the fastest player ever to do so, while Phil Foden continued his scoring streak as Manchester City produced its best version for 70 minutes to win 5-4 away to Fulham on Tuesday. This win moves …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s disability rights advocates have renewed their push for stronger social protection for children with disabilities, calling on government to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit, as the country prepares to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mubende. The call was …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leader Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Moises Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute for a studs-up challenge on Mikel Merino, but Chelsea went ahead 10 minutes later when Trevoh Chalobah glanced …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) Commission has suspended Guinea-Bissau from the pan-African bloc until constitutional order is restored following the country’s sudden military takeover. The decision was adopted by the AU Peace and Security Council at an emergency meeting on the situation in the West African …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Phil Foden scored an injury time winner as Manchester City kept its title hopes alive with a 3-2 win at home to Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday. Foden opened the scoring in the first minute and the match looked to be totally …

BEIRUT | Xinhua | On Sunday, I was sitting in the autumn sun, enjoying a pleasant afternoon. The Mediterranean wind swept through the city, carrying the diesel exhaust from the thousands of generators that supplement a power grid delivering electricity only in intervals. Suddenly, the ground murmured. A low, percussive …