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Lammy urged to listen to cross party support for Somaliland recognition

Foreign secretary David Lammy is being encouraged to review UK policy towards Somaliland (PA) (PA Wire)
By: The Independent David Lammy is being pushed to urgently review Britain’s foreign policy towards a potential key ally in the Red Sea conflict with the Houthis and officially recognise Somaliland. The former UK protectorate...

Türkiye pushes for diplomatic, economic influence in Africa

Local officials welcome Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (L) at the airport, Niamey, Niger, July 17, 2024. (AA Photo)
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AFP Türkiye grows its clout in international affairs while seeking to make new friends on the world stage. A recent high-profile visit to Niger by Turkish ministers and a new deal with Somalia for oil...

13 things you didn’t know about Biniam Girmay, the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage

Biniam Girmay (Image credit: Getty Images)
BY KRISTIN JENNY SOURCE: Cyclingweekly Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) is making a name for himself during this year’s Tour de France with two stage wins to his name already. In winning stage three, he became the first Black African to win a...

We don’t have to repay UK for axed deal -Rwanda

Getty Images Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R) were proponents of the controversial scheme
By Wedaeli Chibelushi in London & Samba Cyuzuzo in Kigali, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped.

Sir Keir Starmer appoints Stephen Doughty MP as Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Sir Keir Starmer appoints Stephen Doughty MP as Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
By: MoDuale Stephen Doughty was appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office on 8 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth in July 2024.

Labour wins general election, Keir Starmer will be UK prime minister

We did it,' says Starmer as Labour wins landslide in general election PHOTO BBCWORD
BY: BBC NEWS The Labour Party has won the 2024 general election, and Sir Keir Starmer will now be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. Labour reached 326 seats just after...

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf announces his resignation at Bute House in Edinburgh on Monday © POOL/AFP via Getty Images
By: Financial Times Humza Yousaf has said he will resign as Scotland’s first minister, forcing his Scottish National party into a leadership contest ahead of the UK general election expected this year. At...

Rageh Omaar receiving care after becoming unwell on air, ITV says

ITV said Rageh Omaar ‘thanks everyone for their well wishes’. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
By: The Guardian The ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming “unwell” live on-air, ITV has said. The ITV News international affairs editor was presenting the News at Ten on Friday evening when...

Abdi Nageeye reclaims Rotterdam Marathon title and sets new Dutch national record

Abdi Nageeye reclaims Rotterdam Marathon title and sets new Dutch national record via Running magazine
By: RunningMagazine Runners and fans at the Rotterdam Marathon observed a poignant moment of silence on Sunday morning before the race, in memory of world marathon record-holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, who died tragically in a car accident earlier...

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

A worshipper performs Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran. [Vahid Salemi/AP Photo]
By: ALJAZEERA Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.