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South Sudan postpones elections by 2 years, citing incomplete preparations

South Sudan postpones the General Election to Dec 22, 2026, due to an incomplete census and delays in political parties' registration; this would have been the first poll since independence.

South Sudan postpones elections by 2 years, citing incomplete preparations

Typhoon Yagi leaves 40 missing, 63 dead in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi leaves 40 missing, 63 dead in Vietnam

OpenAI blocks Iranian group from ChatGPT, says it targeted US election

OpenAI blocks Iranian group from ChatGPT, says it targeted US election

Youth unemployment in China jumps to 17.1pc in July

Youth unemployment in China jumps to 17.1pc in July

Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule

Four years after the military ousted Mali’s then-president and came to power, many residents say economic troubles are worsening and constant power cuts are hurting businesses.

Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule

Senegalese girls can become wrestlers and win, but only until marriage

In the Casamance region, home to the Jola ethnic group, women traditionally wrestle alongside men. At a recent training session in Mlomp, most teenagers on the sandy ground were girls.

Senegalese girls can become wrestlers and win, but only until marriage

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people and wounding nearly 50 others, Palestinian health authorities said.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

Trump said on Saturday some of its internal communications were hacked and blamed the Iranian government, citing past hostilities between Trump and Iran without providing direct evidence.

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

24 Sierra Leonean soldiers given long jail terms for failed coup

A military court in Sierra Leone sentenced 24 soldiers to lengthy prison terms Friday for their roles in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio in November 2023.

24 Sierra Leonean soldiers given long jail terms for failed coup

Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia

Tens of thousands gathered for a rally against lithium mining in Serbia despite officials' warnings of their alleged plot to topple populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.

Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia

Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say

Dozens of Russian military personnel are being trained in Iran to use the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, two European intelligence sources told Reuters

Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say

Iran Nobel winner hurt in prison clashes with guards, family says

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi and other female inmates were hurt in clashes that erupted at Tehran's Evin prison following a spate of executions.

Iran Nobel winner hurt in prison clashes with guards, family says

Families of Americans detained in China seek action after US-Russia swap

State Department does not disclose the number of wrongful detention cases due to privacy concerns and the sensitivity of efforts to secure the release of wrongfully detained U.S. nationals.

Families of Americans detained in China seek action after US-Russia swap

Nigerian authorities warn against calling for coup after protests

Nigerian government said it will not tolerate calls for coups after some protesters in northwest Kano and Kaduna states waved Russian flags while marching in the streets Monday.

Nigerian authorities warn against calling for coup after protests

Torrential rains kill 17 in war-torn northern Sudan

Heavy rains have triggered building collapses that have killed 17 people in northern Sudan, as the country reels from almost 16 months of fighting between rival security forces.

Torrential rains kill 17 in war-torn northern Sudan

Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens

Nigeria's police arrested dozens of protesters and fired teargas to disperse those trying to march to government offices in Abuja, on a third day of demonstrations.

Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens

Al-Qaida affiliate says it has 2 Russian hostages in Niger

Two men claiming to be Russian nationals taken captive in Niger by militants linked to al-Qaida appeared in a video published on a media platform affiliated to the extremist group.

Al-Qaida affiliate says it has 2 Russian hostages in Niger

China stands by Maduro in Venezuela to safeguard its investments

While the U.S has thrown its support behind opposition challenger Edmundo Gonzalez, China and Russia swiftly endorsed the incumbent, Nicolas Maduro, who has held power for 12 years.

China stands by Maduro in Venezuela to safeguard its investments

Who did the West release in Thursday's prisoner exchange?

A convicted murderer, two sleeper agents and two people convicted of cyber fraud were among the eight Russians who were welcomed back to Moscow on Thursday.

Who did the West release in Thursday's prisoner exchange?

US military sending reinforcement to the Middle East

U.S. warships and fighter jets are headed to the Middle East and nearby areas to bolster American defenses in support of Israel, as both countries brace for a possible military strike by Iran.

US military sending reinforcement to the Middle East

Freed activist feared dying in Russian prison

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, who had been serving a 25-year prison sentence following a 2022 arrest, was freed Thursday in a historic prisoner swap negotiated by the US.

Freed activist feared dying in Russian prison

Ukraine and Russia swap bodies of nearly 300 slain soldiers

Ukraine said Friday it received the bodies of 250 slain soldiers in one of the largest exchanges with Moscow since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Ukraine and Russia swap bodies of nearly 300 slain soldiers

Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader

Iran held a funeral Thursday for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, whose killing in Tehran has added to fears of a regional conflict.

Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader

China's proposal to create a cyber-ID system faces criticism

Concern is rising among China’s more than 1 billion internet users over a government proposal portrayed as a step to protect their personal information and fight against fraud.

China's proposal to create a cyber-ID system faces criticism

Violent protests over high cost of living rock Nigeria

Thousands of people continue to march the streets in Nigeria calling for a reversal of government reforms.

Violent protests over high cost of living rock Nigeria

Ethiopia's Abiy says talks underway with armed groups; one group denies any discussion

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that negotiations are in progress with armed militias in the Amhara region to peacefully resolve the ongoing conflict there.

Ethiopia's Abiy says talks underway with armed groups; one group denies any discussion

Human rights defenders condemn arrest, alleged torture of activists in Zimbabwe

Human rights defenders are condemning the arrests and alleged torture of Zimbabweans who called for the release of opposition activists arrested in late June.

Human rights defenders condemn arrest, alleged torture of activists in Zimbabwe

US Democrats start voting to nominate Harris as presidential candidate

Harris won the support of 99% of the delegates who signed petitions in the party's nominating contest.

US Democrats start voting to nominate Harris as presidential candidate

Prosecution calls for 25 death sentences in DR Congo rebellion trial

The Tutsi-led M23, backed by Rwanda, has seized huge swathes of territory in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since late 2021.

Prosecution calls for 25 death sentences in DR Congo rebellion trial

South Africa's African National Congress expels ex-President Zuma

Zuma was a member of the African National Congress, or ANC, for 65 years.

South Africa's African National Congress expels ex-President Zuma

Netanyahu pledges 'severe' response to Golan Heights attack

The attack has further raised fears of an escalated conflict in the region where Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi militants, both of which are backed by Iran, have been carrying out attacks.

Netanyahu pledges 'severe' response to Golan Heights attack

94 large wildfires burn across US

More than 27,000 firefighters and support personnel have been deployed to combat the fires nationwide, the fire center said.

94 large wildfires burn across US

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated Maduro in Sunday's election

Venezuela’s opposition say they have proof that challenger Edmundo González defeated President Nicolás Maduro in Sunday’s presidential elections.

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated Maduro in Sunday's election

Nepal plane crash kills 18

The pilot has injuries to his eyes but his life is not in any danger.

Nepal plane crash kills 18

Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market

Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.

Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market

Nigerian authorities hold emergency meeting on planned protests

Many will be watching to see how authorities respond to demonstrations – and whether the protests can change the policies of Nigeria’s government.

Nigerian authorities hold emergency meeting on planned protests

Hamas reaches agreement with rival Fatah in China for unity

The two sides violently split when Hamas fighters drove Fatah forces out of Gaza in 2007 and seized control of the coastal enclave.

Hamas reaches agreement with rival Fatah in China for unity

Uganda charges dozens of anti-graft protesters

President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African country with an iron fist for almost four decades, had warned over the weekend that the demonstrators were "playing with fire."

Uganda charges dozens of anti-graft protesters

South Africa presses to maintain preferred trade status with US

Tension has existed between the United States and South Africa’s longtime ruling African National Congress party since 2000.

South Africa presses to maintain preferred trade status with US

UN: Nearly 40 million had HIV in 2023, many died due to lack of treatment

Gender inequality is exacerbating the risks for girls and women, the report said.

UN: Nearly 40 million had HIV in 2023, many died due to lack of treatment

Heat-related Texas deaths hit 23 after Beryl left millions without power

Almost two weeks after Beryl hit, heat-related deaths during the prolonged power outages have pushed the number of storm-related fatalities to at least 23 in Texas.

Heat-related Texas deaths hit 23 after Beryl left millions without power

Sudan, Iran trade ambassadors after 8-year rupture

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan received an Iranian ambassador Sunday and sent his own to Tehran, the government said, cementing a rapprochement after an eight-year rupture.

Sudan, Iran trade ambassadors after 8-year rupture

12 killed, over 30 missing after China bridge collapses

A bridge collapse caused by torrential rains in northern China killed 12 people and left more than 30 missing, state media said Saturday.

12 killed, over 30 missing after China bridge collapses

Unregistered Senegal youth struggle for legal status

Of the more than 300,000 students registered for the end of elementary school exams, almost 70,000 had no civil status documents, the examinations department said.

Unregistered Senegal youth struggle for legal status

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