Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Puerto Rico

January 4, 2026

U.S. backtracks, says it won’t govern Venezuela, but insists on oil blockade

Mr Rubio’s statement contrasted Mr Trump’s earlier claim that the U.S. would at least temporarily “run” the oil-rich nation.

August 1, 2025

Nigeria, others secure spot  in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan join a group of 24 national teams that will compete in four FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournaments.

FIBA competition
December 31, 2024

Power outage hits Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve

In June, about 350,000 customers were left in blackout without power.

Electricity power line
August 6, 2024

D’Tigress move to eighth in FIBA rankings after historic outing at Paris Olympic Games

Nigeria became the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals in Olympic basketball in either the men’s or women’s category.

D’Tigress
July 29, 2024

Olympics: US begin basketball gold defence with 110-84 defeat of Serbia

The U.S. began their men’s basketball gold medal defence with a 110-84 win over World Cup runners-up Serbia on Sunday at the Olympic Games in Paris.

U.S. Olympic basketball team
July 5, 2024

Basketball: D’Tigress set to take on Germany, Puerto Rico

D’Tigress, one of the African representatives at the coming Olympics in Paris, France, would play Germany on July 19 in Berlin, Germany.

D’Tigress
March 13, 2024

Prime Minister, Ariel Henry to quit office as armed gangs overrun Haiti

Mr Henry said the government he leads will withdraw immediately after the inauguration of the council.

Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry
October 31, 2023

Afro Nation Nigeria festival cancelled

“We know that you are as disappointed as we are, and to all those who have purchased tickets, we love you and thank you for supporting us on this journey”.

Afro Nation
October 18, 2023

Social media influencer sentenced for election interference in 2016 presidential race

Several hours after tweeting the first image, Mr Mackey tweeted an image depicting a woman seated in a conference room typing a message on her cell phone.

U.S. Department of Justice
August 8, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: World Athletics president hails ‘hospitable’ Japanese people

Three world records, 12 Olympic records, 28 area records and 151 national records were set during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Sebastian Coe