Equatorial Guinea’s government has been disbanded following the resignation of Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua over the failure of his administration to meet its objectives. Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced Mr Nsua’s resignation and that of all members of the government in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. “The Prime Minister of the Government, in…
A Russian attack on the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya killed at least one person and wounded seven others, Ukrainian authorities said. A warning of possible further strikes remained in effect on Wednesday morning because of Russian drones in the airspace, the Kyiv Independent reported. Governor Ivan Fedorov said civilian infrastructure was damaged, and a multi-storey residential building caught…
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years. The Manchester City striker turned in from close range to give Norway the lead on 29 minutes in Boston, but Aymen Hussein’s header brought Iraq level. Haaland pounced on an error at the…
Argentine forward Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria. Messi delivered an electrifying individual display on a magical night at Kansas City’s 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium to join Miroslav Klose…
As Sierra Leone continues to mourn the death of All People’s Congress (APC) National Chairman Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, one tribute has resonated deeply within the country’s political landscape. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the academic, peacebuilding expert, and APC flagbearer aspirant whose profile has risen significantly within the opposition party in recent years, described the late chairman as a “distinguished statesman,…
Thousands of residents have left their homes ahead of the planned defusing of a 250-kilogram World War II bomb discovered in the German city of Potsdam just outside Berlin. Some 6,500 people living in the affected area had been asked to evacuate by 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Tuesday morning, with emergency workers currently going from door to door…
