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Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Air India and the national carrier of Mauritius, Air Mauritius, have expanded their existing codeshare partnership to offer travelers improved connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and the African region.

As per a statement from Air India, the two airlines signed the expanded codeshare agreement on the sidelines of the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, in the presence of Campbell

Over 150 killed in catastrophic flooding in African state (VIDEO)

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called for expanded rescue efforts and increased preparedness across the country

The death toll from flooding in central Nigeria has reached 153, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as search-and-rescue efforts continue.

The updated figures were provided by Ibrahim Hussai

Over 150 killed in catastrophic flooding in African state

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called for expanded rescue efforts and increased preparedness across the country

The death toll from flooding in central Nigeria has reached 153, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as search-and-rescue efforts continue.

The updated figures were provided by Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), who said the dis

UK backs controversial autonomy offer for African region

The shift comes a year after British lawmakers pushed for recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara

The UK has endorsed Morocco's plan to grant limited autonomy to Western Sahara, ending decades of official neutrality in one of the most protracted territorial disputes in the North African region.

Chinese coastal city blazes growth trail with fire safety industry

SHIJIAZHUANG, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Tucked along China's northern coast, the city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province is best known for Shanhaiguan Pass, a historic section of the Great Wall that meets the Bohai Sea. However, beyond its ancient fortifications, this port city has emerged as an unexpected leader in buttressing a modern frontier: smart fire protection.

In a sprawling 3,200-square-meter smart manufacturing

"No currency other than runs...": South Africa's Rickelton ahead of WTC final against Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing.

As S

Stuart Broad takes first coaching role post retirement, joins SA as consultant ahead of WTC final against rival Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Former England pacer Stuart Broad has been roped in as a consultant for the South Africa men's team ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

Taking on his first coaching role since retiring in 2023, Broad will attend Proteas training on June 9 at Lord's as Temba Bavuma's side aim to det

Africa's new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here's how

For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens.

Rating decisions are made behind closed doors in a private process that isn't open to assessment or scrutiny.

For African countries, this opacity can be especially damaging. When rating decisions lack transp

SUDAN-PORT SUDAN-CHILDREN AT SCHOOL

(250602) -- PORT SUDAN, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 27, 2025 shows a mother escorting her disabled daughter to school in Port Sudan city, eastern Sudan. TO GO WITH: "Feature: War shatters hopes, dreams of Sudanese children" (Photo by Fayez Elzaki/Xinhua)

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-FINAL

(250602) -- CAIRO, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ahmed Atef (R) of Pyramids FC heads the ball during the final between Pyramids FC of Egypt and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

"No society, no govt will accept any form of terrorism": Anurag Thakur in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 1 (ANI): BJP MP Anurag Thakur, member of the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP Supriya Sule noted that no society, no government will accept any form of terrorism. This visit is a part of Modi government's big diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor.

'I think all the meetings we had, starting with the former Prime Minister to the Speaker of the Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministe

BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy highlights international support against terrorism

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a member of the all-party delegation, said on Sunday that Ethiopia and its people stand in solidarity with India against terrorism.

Speaking to ANI, he said, 'Across the party lines across all spectrums of the people we met, whether it was intellectuals, policymakers, ministers, government and the media, all are in unison and sayin

UGANDA-LUWERO-CHINESE LANGUAGE-COMPETITION

(250601) -- KAMPALA, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A contestant takes part in the 2025 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition in Luwero, central Uganda, on May 31, 2025. Learners of the Chinese language in Uganda showcased their skills during the event held here on Saturday. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

UGANDA-CHINA CNOOC-SCHOLARSHIP

(250601) -- HOIMA, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Guests and scholarship awardees take a group photo during the 2025 Best Performers Awards ceremony in Hoima City, western Uganda, on June 30, 2025. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has awarded scholarships to 300 top-performing students in western Uganda's oil region to further their education. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm offers scholarships to local students in W

Interview: Path to lasting peace in Asia-Pacific should be based on win-win cooperation, says expert

China's practical cooperation with Indonesia and other regional countries has contributed greatly to the region's peace and development, said Indonesian expert Veronika Saraswati.

SINGAPORE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region should be built on win-win cooperation instead of military deterrence, an Indonesian expert has said.

China's practical cooperation wi