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Morocco will permanently return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at the end of September, reversing a policy introduced eight years ago that kept the country on GMT+1 for most of the year. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced the decision on Thursday, saying the government was responding to widespread public demand ahead of the country’s upcoming legislative elections. Morocco adopted permanent GMT+1 in 2018, with the exception of the holy month of Ramadan, when clocks were temporarily moved back to GMT. The policy was intended to better align the country’s business hours with major European trading partners, particularly France and Spain.…

The world’s oldest known football has arrived in the Americas for the first time, taking centre stage at the Coral Gables Museum in Florida as part of a special exhibition celebrating the global history and cultural influence of the world’s most popular sport. Dating back to the 16th century, the historic leather football was discovered inside Scotland’s Stirling Castle and is now the main attraction of the exhibition, Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti, which explores football’s role in connecting nations and cultures across generations. Museum Executive Director Elvis Fuentes described the exhibition as a…

Cape Verde’s remarkable first appearance at the FIFA World Cup continued on Sunday as the tiny island nation fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping alive hopes of a historic place in the knockout stage. Just days after stunning tournament favourites Spain, Cape Verde produced another spirited performance, recovering from behind to take a valuable point in one of the biggest surprises of the expanded 48-team competition. Kevin Pina etched his name into Cape Verdean football history by scoring the country’s first-ever World Cup goal with a free kick, while Helio Varela struck the equaliser to cap…

Authorities in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State have announced that nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated into society through a government-backed rehabilitation and de-radicalisation program aimed at encouraging insurgents to abandon armed groups and return to civilian life. The announcement was made during a graduation ceremony in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where 720 former militants completed rehabilitation training and were formally discharged from a reintegration center. According to state officials, the latest graduates bring the total number of former insurgents reintegrated into communities across the region to 9,680. The program is part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to…

Pool maintenance professionals and property owners have reacted with surprise after an algae bloom turned the reflecting pool at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Florida estate a noticeable shade of green, prompting discussions about water management and maintenance challenges. Images circulating on social media over the weekend showed the once-clear reflecting pool covered by green algae, drawing widespread attention and sparking debate among pool experts and homeowners. Several pool maintenance specialists noted that algae growth can occur rapidly when water chemistry becomes unbalanced, particularly during periods of intense heat, heavy rainfall, or inadequate filtration. They stressed that even high-profile properties…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, declaring that Israel’s recent military operations had removed what he described as an immediate existential threat to the country. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem on Monday, Netanyahu said stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions had been the defining mission of his political career and pledged that Tehran would never be allowed to develop atomic weapons while he remained prime minister. “For decades, I have been fighting against Iran’s efforts to arm itself with nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said. “With an agreement, without an agreement –…

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding further details about a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran, with several senators expressing caution and skepticism as they await formal briefings from the White House. The agreement, announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday, is aimed at ending the conflict with Iran and is expected to be ceremonially signed in Geneva on Friday. The framework reportedly includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade in the region, and potential financial incentives for Tehran if it meets specific conditions. However, lawmakers from both…

Amineva Global, a Ghanaian innovation company focused on developing technology solutions for Africa’s critical challenges, has participated in the Peachscore Accelerator pitch competition, presenting its flagship agricultural technology initiative, AgroClimate, to a panel of investors, mentors, and startup ecosystem stakeholders. Representing the company was founder Ohene Anochie Phoxman, who highlighted the growing challenges facing African farmers, including climate uncertainty, post-harvest losses, limited market access, and weak coordination across agricultural value chains. During the competition, AgroClimate was positioned as a solution designed to address what the company describes as an agricultural intelligence and coordination gap across Africa’s food systems. The platform…

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, citing growing pressure from increased wildlife rescues and escalating human-wildlife conflicts driven by the country’s rapidly expanding population. The 62-year-old facility, currently located on seven acres of land, will be moved to a new 89-acre site within Nairobi National Park under a master plan announced by KWS officials. Authorities say the relocation will significantly improve animal welfare, expand rehabilitation capacity and enhance visitor experiences while helping the agency respond to the rising number of injured, orphaned and confiscated wild animals requiring care. Speaking during a press briefing…

Traders operating along the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo border are facing mounting financial losses after Ugandan authorities tightened restrictions at key crossing points in response to a worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The closure of the Mpondwe border post, one of Uganda’s busiest trade gateways, has left trucks carrying perishable goods stranded for days, disrupting cross-border commerce and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of traders. Among those affected is trader Leah Masika, whose consignment of plantain destined for Ugandan markets remained trapped in a long queue of vehicles on both sides of the border. “All our goods are now…