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Jude Ilo: Building sustainability and resilience in African CSOs, By Otive Igbuzor
Jude Ilo: Building sustainability and resilience in African CSOs, By Otive Igbuzor
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/15/2026, 9:45:40 AMAfrica

Building on Solid Ground: Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa is an outstanding and highly significant contribution to discourse on the African civil society. Through a combination of practical wisdom, institutional experience, reflective analysis, and contextual understanding,...

Nantes : Laurent Nuñez affirme que les jours de l’adolescent gravement blessé, sur fond de narcotrafic, « ne sont plus en danger »
[Le Monde] — 5/15/2026, 9:42:31 AMInternational

« Les motifs de cette fusillade (…) sont très probablement liés au trafic de stupéfiant », a déclaré le ministre de l’intérieur précisant que cela ne voulait pas dire que les adolescents touchés étaient « liés au trafic ».

My Dad Couldn’t Afford His Nursing Home, So My Family Did Something Drastic. We’re Not Alone.
[Slate] — 5/15/2026, 9:40:00 AMUS

We saved $125,000 per year, but the decision wasn’t without its drawbacks.

Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China
Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:39:47 AMWorld

It’s not just rare earths and AI. The humble soybean is also at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China. For decades the US was China’s preferred source of soy – buying billions of dollars worth in 2024. But when Washington launched a trade war on China, Beijing stopped buying US soy...

Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career
[BBC News] — 5/15/2026, 9:39:25 AMWorld

Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.

U.P. CM Yogi directs Ministers to meet families affected by rainfall; issues instructions for speedy assistance
[The Hindu] — 5/15/2026, 9:38:40 AMAsia

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster

Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad
Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:38:18 AMWorld

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018 and will leave his role after the 2026 edition,...

How the humble Kerala stew is finally having its moment
[The Hindu] — 5/15/2026, 9:38:01 AMAsia

The Kerala stew, usually an accompaniment to appam or bread, is fast emerging as a standalone dish with restaurants, cloud kitchens and a food truck dedicated to it

Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:36:36 AMWorld

US President Donald Trump entered his final talks with Xi ​Jinping on Friday touting economic wins that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC.

US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:35:53 AMWorld

The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as Washington ramps up pressure on the communist-run island, US media reported Thursday. An indictment of Castro would be a stunning twist in the deepening crisis in US-Cuba relations, with...

At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:34:53 AMWorld

Clashes between gangs in the suburbs of the Haitian capital have left at least 78 dead since Saturday, including 10 bystanders, according to a provisional toll released Thursday to AFP by the United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH). Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean, is ravaged by gang...

25 students join new Interact Club at APS in Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi
[The Hindu] — 5/15/2026, 9:31:39 AMAsia

The initiative was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Belgaum South

NJC suspends two judges, rejects eight others’ appeals, recommends 12 new appeal court justices
NJC suspends two judges, rejects eight others’ appeals, recommends 12 new appeal court justices
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/15/2026, 9:29:14 AMAfrica

The NJC took the decisions at its 111th meeting held on 13 May and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The post NJC suspends two judges, rejects eight others’ appeals, recommends 12 new appeal court justices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
[NPR] — 5/15/2026, 9:28:02 AMUS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.

“Why I sold my mansions in the US, UK” — Aliko Dangote
“Why I sold my mansions in the US, UK” — Aliko Dangote
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/15/2026, 9:20:26 AMAfrica

Dangote, Africa’s richest man, also shared insights into his lifestyle choices and disciplined routine. The post “Why I sold my mansions in the US, UK” — Aliko Dangote appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Trump Visits the First World
[Slate] — 5/15/2026, 9:20:00 AMUS

Since Trump’s first term, the US economy has become more like China’s.

Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening
Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:19:34 AMWorld

She was a sensation at this year’s Met Gala — and will represent South Africa at two opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. South Africa's two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla is one of the world's biggest artists. FRANCE 24’s team reports on this rising star of South...

Iran’s Araghchi says US sending ‘contradictory messages’
[Middle East Eye] — 5/15/2026, 9:19:30 AMMiddle East

Iran’s Araghchi says US sending ‘contradictory messages’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed Washington for complicating negotiations with “contradictory messages”, in comments carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. Araghchi said Iran is not to blame for disruptions in the Strait of...

VCK appeals to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay not to induct AIADMK rebels into Cabinet
[The Hindu] — 5/15/2026, 9:18:35 AMAsia

The AIADMK’s rebel MLAs should resign, join the TVK, and seek a fresh mandate: VCK general secretary

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi
[France24] — 5/15/2026, 9:17:38 AMWorld

US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday ​touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. Trump's visit to America's main strategic and economic rival, the first by a US...