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Ghanaian family pleads for answers as relative missing after allegedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine

A family in Ghana is appealing for urgent assistance from both Ghanaian and Russian authorities to locate their missing relative, believed to have travelled to Ukraine to fight on behalf of Russia.

Africa must act as “structural anchor” in global energy transition: SA Electricity Minister

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has urged African countries to position themselves at the centre of the global energy transition.

IMF warns Middle East conflict adds new uncertainty to fragile global economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is monitoring the fast‑moving situation in the Middle East as the joint United States‑Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks begin to disrupt global trade, energy markets and financial stability.

UN agencies warn of rising nuclear and humanitarian risks as Middle East conflict continues

The United Nations (UN) has issued fresh warnings over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with senior officials urging restraint as joint United States (US) and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks push the region to the edge of wider war.

World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest

Political and social tensions surrounding host nations are nothing new for the World Cup.

UNMAS warns unexploded ordnance threat growing as funding falls

Demining specialists are reporting unprecedented strain from unexploded ordnance as conflicts multiply, while humanitarian funding for mine action declines, according to the new head of the United Nations (UN) Mine Action Service (UNMAS).