Guinea-Bissau's President Embalo appoints Braima Camara as new PM

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo appointed a new prime minister on Thursday, three months before presidential and legislative elections and several months after Embalo's opponents say his mandate expired. Braima Camara, formerly a …

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea: EMSC

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the New Britain region in Papua New Guinea on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 58km, it said. Reuters

Uganda returns to Namboole against Guinea with no room for error

Co-hosts Uganda Cranes will return to their iconic Nelson Mandela Stadium Namboole, against the Syli National of Guinea in their 2nd group C fixture today starting at 8pm. After being overwhelmed by Algeria in their 1st match, the Ugandans under the …

Guinea vs Uganda Prediction and Betting Tips | 8th August 2025

Guinea face off with Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday in the 2024 African Nations Championship, looking to make it two wins from two in Group C. Ranked 81st in the world, the National Elephants narrowly overcame Niger 1-0 in their campaign …

ADF deploys personnel to Papua New Guinea

Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, said Exercise Pacific Partnership was an important commitment for the ADF. “Our people, both civilian and military, continue to provide a valuable contribution to natural disaster resilience in the …

A 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake struck Papua New Guinea

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at 16:33 GMT, 71 kilometres east of Kokoppe, the capital of East New Britain province. The quake’s epicentre was initially …

Kainantu Mine Landowner in Papua New Guinea Benefits Package Set for Signing: Paita

Papua New Guinea Mining Minister Rainbo Paita has announced that the landowner benefit agreement for the Kainantu Gold Mine has received clearance from the State Solicitor and will be officially signed tomorrow. He made the statement in Parliament in …

Guinea-Bissau’s president appoints new prime minister months ahead of a key election

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — The president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday sacked the West African country’s prime minister and appointed his successor, the latest move to position President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for a likely second term after elections due in …

Very strong mag. 6.2 earthquake - New Ireland Province, 60 km east of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, ...

6 terrifying, spine-chilling worms that'll give you nightmares, from one that slices its prey in half to an eye worm ...

Worms might seem harmless at first glance, however there are some species out there that are anything but... From parasitic invaders to predators with nightmarish abilities, these terrifying worms are sure to make your skin crawl. Bobbit worm The bobbit …