Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.
Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting
Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK’s new migrant return policy.
The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia
Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403
These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup
The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the process is not free, fair or credible.
Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again
Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.
Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Nigeria handed nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockouts.
Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals
Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel’s move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.