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'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth

BBC Africa - Mon, 22/12/2025 - 09:56
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2019/1021 and (EU) 2021/697 as regards defence readiness and facilitating defence...

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2019/1021 and (EU) 2021/697 as regards defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for defence industry
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence
Antonio Decaro, Aura Salla, Sven Mikser

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

BBC Africa - Mon, 22/12/2025 - 03:49
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Who are the contenders to win Afcon?

BBC Africa - Sun, 21/12/2025 - 09:06
BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Putin ready to talk Ukraine with Macron says Kremlin spokesperson

Euractiv.com - Sun, 21/12/2025 - 09:03
'If there is mutual political will, then this can only be assessed positively,' Peskov said
Categories: Africa, European Union

Kosovo to hold snap elections as relations with Brussels reach new low

Euractiv.com - Sun, 21/12/2025 - 06:00
The election results could test Kosovo's commitment to its EU path
Categories: Africa, European Union

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

BBC Africa - Sun, 21/12/2025 - 01:25
As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.
Categories: Africa

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

BBC Africa - Sun, 21/12/2025 - 01:25
As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Zelenskyy says US must pile pressure on Russia to end war

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 17:58
The last time Ukrainian and Russian envoys held official direct talks was in July in Istanbul
Categories: Africa, European Union

Brazil’s Lula asks EU to show ‘courage’ and sign Mercosur trade deal

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 17:41
'We have in our hands the opportunity to send the world an important message in defence of multilateralism,' said Brazil's President
Categories: Africa, European Union

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

BBC Africa - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 15:55
In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Trump announces ‘biggest thing in the history of the purchase of drugs’

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 11:25
The US is about to finalise 17 deals with Big Pharma to reduce drug prices
Categories: Africa, European Union

Could 'massive' Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya?

BBC Africa - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 09:45
David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Beetles block mining of Europe’s biggest rare earths deposit

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 09:10
'It comes down to choosing the lesser of two evils,' the local mayor said
Categories: Africa, European Union

Trump nominates new head of US forces in Latin America

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 08:57
The US President has left open the possibility of war with Venezuela
Categories: Africa, European Union

Is petrol or electric really the only choice?

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 08:00
The European car industry has long been screaming blue murder about gradually tightening CO2 emissions limits
Categories: Africa, European Union

Spain kickstarts the electoral race amid fracturing of the right

Euractiv.com - Sat, 20/12/2025 - 06:00
Tensions between the centre-right PP and far-right Vox appear to have triggered this sudden electoral wave
Categories: Africa, European Union

EU Backs $105 Billion Loan to Ukraine

Foreign Policy - Fri, 19/12/2025 - 22:44
But Belgium’s pushback prevented the bloc from using frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv.

A War Film to Change All War Films

Foreign Policy - Fri, 19/12/2025 - 21:00
An Oscar-shortlisted documentary shows actual battle in startling clarity.

Misreading Iran

Foreign Policy - Fri, 19/12/2025 - 20:45
Scott Anderson’s “King of Kings” offers a timely picture of U.S. myopia and miscalculation in Tehran.

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