Large-Scale Security Operation Targets ‘Al-Ghurabaa’ Brigade in Harem Amid Kidnapping and Extortion Allegations

On the morning of Wednesday, 22 October 2025, a major security operation was launched by the Internal Security Forces in the town of Harem, located in western Idlib province, targeting the so-called “French Camp”—a stronghold of the jihadist group...

Lillian Hertel Awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship

Lillian Hertel, FCRH ’27, turned a middle school passion for activism into becoming the first Fordham University student to be awarded a lifechanging scholarship that’s for young and emerging leaders in public service. This past summer, Hertel,...

Hakimi & Lamlioui Nominated for CAF Awards 2025 Player of the Year

Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards, celebrating the continent’s best performers. This year’s list has the names that you would expect, as well the...

The World’s Biggest TikTok Star Detained: Khaby Lame’s $20 Million Empire Suffers Shock Immigration Blow

Khaby Lame Detained by ICE: Separating Rumors from Reality As of 2025, TikTok's most-followed creator, Khaby Lame, has transformed his silent comedy into a major financial engine, amassing an estimated net worth of $20 million and earning up to...

ICE Agents Storm NYC Counterfeit Goods Market, Arrest 9 Illegals

Federal immigration agents descended on New York City’s Canal Street Tuesday in a dramatic crackdown targeting counterfeit goods — and left with nine illegal aliens in handcuffs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday. DHS...

2025 CAF Player of the Year: Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi in the running for award

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has made the list of nominees for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed this on their X handle on Wednesday. Others who made the shortlist include: Egypt...

Dispatch: Partying at one of Africa’s largest AI gatherings

Moorosi is a senior researcher at the Distributed AI Research Institute and has dropped in for the occasion from the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Dressed in her signature “Mama Africa” headwrap, she makes her way through the crowded hall. Moments...

Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time

Breadcrumb Trail Links Money News Author of the article: Associated Press Wyatte Grantham-philips Published Oct 07, 2025 • 4 minute read FILE - A collection of gold coins is displayed at a shop in the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in the Jewelry...

Syrian troops surround French extremist's camp after girl is kidnapped

Syrian troops have surrounded a camp in the north-west of the country where a notorious French extremist and his followers were holed up, after the group was accused of kidnapping a girl. Gunfire was reported at the site and Omar Diaby, a...

Gold prices plunge after record highs

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Gold fell over $250 from record $4,374, largest single-day drop since 2011. Silver also dropped more than 7% after recent highs above $53 per ounce. Pullback fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar....

The Best Kind of Amnesia

I'm forgetting we ever had a government: Isn't it wild how the government shutdown keeps going on and on and yet it's barely driving the news? To be fair, "government shutdown" was always a stupid misnomer: The many so-called "essential" services...

Study reveals overlooked cultural threat to wildcats across Africa

The role that cultural demand plays in driving hunting and trade of many species of wildcats is poorly understood. Research commissioned by the wildcat conservation NGO Panthera found widespread use across Africa by traditional leaders, healers...

La pénurie de ciment frappe Farafenni, les négociants appellent à la levée de l’embargo sur le ciment sénégalais

Par: Kemo Kanyi Les négociants en ciment de Farafenni ont fait part de leur inquiétude face à une pénurie de ciment dans la ville de North Bank, exhortant le gouvernement gambien à reconsidérer la levée de l’embargo imposé sur le ciment...

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen norminated for CAF Player Of The Year

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award following another stellar year. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled a 10-man list of nominees on Wednesday for the...

DHS says some NYC street vendors arrested by ICE had criminal records

The Department of Homeland Security is providing more details about the people picked up during a federal raid targeting street vendors in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. Nine immigrants from Africa suspected of being in the country...

Black Stars earn Ghana’s only nomination at CAF Awards 2025

By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s senior men’s national football team, the Black Stars have been shortlisted for the Men’s National Team of the Year award at the forthcoming CAF Awards 2025. The shortlist features Africa’s top performers with outstanding...

Australia’s Woodside Lifts Oil and Gas Production Guidance

Woodside Energy, the biggest Australian oil and gas firm, on Wednesday raised its production guidance and lowered the expected production costs for 2025, citing the continued strong performance of its key producing assets. Woodside now expects...

Trump admin official promises more raids like Canal St. on the way

The head of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency Wednesday warned New Yorkers to expect more Canal St-style crackdowns as President Trump expands his mass deportation push to NYC. Acting Director Todd Lyons said ICE plans to...

2026 WAFCON: Nanjala backs Harambee Starlets to overpower The Gambia in Nairobi

Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi during a training session with Municipal De Laayoune. PHOTO Courtesy Nanjala Facebook page Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala says the team is well-prepared and raring to go ahead of their clash with...

Black Stars nominated for 2025 CAF Team of the Year

Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, have been shortlisted for the National Team of the Year category at the upcoming 2025 CAF Awards. The nomination comes after a year of redemption for the four-time African champions, who bounced back...