Dozens of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya, Red Cross official says
SpreadDozens of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled,…
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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president
SpreadMadagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords,…
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to reopen on Monday, Palestinian embassy in Egypt says
SpreadGaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen on Monday, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said on Saturday, almost a…
Ogier derails title tilt in wild crash at Central European Rally
SpreadAiming for a record equalling ninth World Rally crown Sebastien Ogier derailed his title tilt on Saturday when he crashed…
Postecoglou sacked by Forest moments after 3-0 home loss to Chelsea
SpreadNOTTINGHAM, England – Nottingham Forest sacked manager Ange Postecoglou 20 minutes after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in…
Nigeria’s president says “worst is over” on independence day amid worsening hardship
SpreadNigerian President Bola Tinubu declared on Wednesday that the “worst is over” following a series of painful economic reforms that…
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
SpreadHundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a…
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
SpreadThe U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White…
EU leaders discuss ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations
SpreadEuropean Union leaders in Copenhagen discussed a “drone wall” to protect the continent from Russian drones, just days after airspace…
Former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa falls to his death in France
SpreadSouth Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has been found dead in Paris, just a day after he…