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Biden fetes Ruto as Africa competition grows

Ruto's trip to Washington marks the first state visit by an African leader in more than 15 years.

By AFP 3 months ago

Biden fetes Ruto as Africa competition grows

Israel says ready to resume truce talks as Gaza war grinds on

Israel says ready to resume truce talks as Gaza war grinds on

By AFP 3 months ago

Chad junta leader to be sworn in as elected president

Chad junta leader to be sworn in as elected president

By AFP 3 months ago

Thousands bid farewell to Iran's Raisi ahead of burial

Thousands bid farewell to Iran's Raisi ahead of burial

By AFP 3 months ago

At least 5 dead in stage collapse at Mexico campaign rally

Images of the accident showed a crowd fleeing as the structure supporting the stage toppled over and a giant screen fell on the stage.

By AFP 3 months ago

At least 5 dead in stage collapse at Mexico campaign rally

Israel recalls its envoys to Ireland, Norway, Spain

Israel recalls its ambassadors to Norway, Spain and Ireland for 'urgent consultations' over the three governments' decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

By AFP 3 months ago

Israel recalls its envoys to Ireland, Norway, Spain

What is flight turbulence and why does it happen?

Storms, cold and warm fronts, and the movement of air around mountains can all cause turbulence in the air that planes fly through.

By AFP 3 months ago

What is flight turbulence and why does it happen?

Bearing witness: the citizens lining up to watch Trump trial

A handful of courtroom hopefuls have braved all kinds of weather as they queue to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump's seismic New York criminal trial.

By AFP 3 months ago

Bearing witness: the citizens lining up to watch Trump trial

Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran

Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

By AFP 3 months ago

Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran

Who are the main figures in South Africa's election?

South Africa's 27 million registered voters go to the polls for general elections on May 29, in what is expected to be the closest vote in three decades of democracy.

By AFP 3 months ago

Who are the main figures in South Africa's election?

Vietnam votes in public security minister as president

Vietnam's rubber-stamp parliament voted in Public Security Minister To Lam as the country's new president on Wednesday, after a major anti-corruption campaign forced his predecessor to resign.

By AFP 3 months ago

Vietnam votes in public security minister as president

China releases journalist jailed for Covid-19 coverage

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's Covid-19 response

By AFP 3 months ago

China releases journalist jailed for Covid-19 coverage

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge

Pochettino is the fourth manager to depart under Boehly's regime after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.

By AFP 3 months ago

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge

Ronaldo poised for Euro record as Portugal name squad

Ronaldo currently holds the men's world record for caps (206) and international goals (128).

By AFP 3 months ago

Ronaldo poised for Euro record as Portugal name squad

ICC arrest warrant requests: what next?

The application now goes to a pre-trial panel of three judges who will decide whether the evidence meets the standard required to issue formal warrants.

By AFP 3 months ago

ICC arrest warrant requests: what next?

Before Raisi, other leaders killed in aviation crashes

List of leaders killed in aviation crashes

By AFP 3 months ago

Before Raisi, other leaders killed in aviation crashes

One death, injuries after 'severe turbulence' on Boeing plane: Singapore Airlines

One person died and multiple people were injured aboard a Boeing 777 plane that experienced "severe turbulence" while heading from London to Singapore before it was diverted to Bangkok on Tuesday.

By AFP 3 months ago

One death, injuries after 'severe turbulence' on Boeing plane: Singapore Airlines

Funeral procession for Iran president starts

They walked behind a lorry carrying the coffins of Raisi and his seven aides.

By AFP 3 months ago

Funeral procession for Iran president starts

Five reasons why Man City won the Premier League

City beat Arsenal to the title for the second season running.

By AFP 3 months ago

Five reasons why Man City won the Premier League

Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes

Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to arrest their leaders for war crimes made before an international court.

By AFP 3 months ago

Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes

Haiti's Port-au-Prince Airport reopens after 11-week closure

The international airport in Haiti's capital reopened for commercial flights on Monday, some two and a half months after it was forced to close due to gang-fueled violence.

By AFP 3 months ago

Haiti's Port-au-Prince Airport reopens after 11-week closure

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists.

By AFP 3 months ago

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

France says it 'supports ICC's' warrant of arrest against Israel, Hamas leaders

France said it supports the independence of ICC whose prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for leaders from Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

By AFP 3 months ago

France says it 'supports ICC's' warrant of arrest against Israel, Hamas leaders

German coup plot: Who are the alleged ringleaders?

The prime suspects from a group of conspiracy theorists accused of plotting to overthrow the German government will face trial in Frankfurt from Tuesday.

By AFP 3 months ago

German coup plot: Who are the alleged ringleaders?

Ruto on first state visit by Kenyan leader to US in two decades

Billed as "historic" by Ruto's office, it is the first state visit by a Kenyan president to the United States in two decades and the first by an African leader since 2008.

By AFP 3 months ago

Ruto on first state visit by Kenyan leader to US in two decades

South Africa's top court strikes Zuma from ballot

If Zuma is not allowed to enter parliament he cannot become president, even if his newly formed party is able to muster enough seats to propose him.

By AFP 3 months ago

South Africa's top court strikes Zuma from ballot

Questions swirl a day after DR Congo 'coup attempt'

The events come five months after Tshisekedi was re-elected in elections in late December with more than 70 percent of votes in the first round.

By AFP 3 months ago

Questions swirl a day after DR Congo 'coup attempt'

What we know about Iranian president's helicopter crash

Iranian media declared President Ebrahim Raisi dead on Monday after his helicopter crashed.

By AFP 3 months ago

What we know about Iranian president's helicopter crash

Pep Guardiola casts doubt over long-term Man City future

Pep has won six English Premier League titles with Man City.

By AFP 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola casts doubt over long-term Man City future

Iran state TV says 'no sign' of life in president's helicopter

"Upon finding the helicopter, there was no sign of the helicopter passengers being alive as of yet," state TV reported.

By AFP 3 months ago

Iran state TV says 'no sign' of life in president's helicopter

Iran's Red Crescent chief says Raisi's helicopter found, situation 'not good'

The helicopter has been found.

By AFP 3 months ago

Iran's Red Crescent chief says Raisi's helicopter found, situation 'not good'

Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title

Arsenal finish second after a stellar season.

By AFP 4 months ago

Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title

Iran presidential helicopter in 'accident', search underway: state media

Search and rescue team were headed to the remote mountain area, state media in the Islamic republic reported.

By AFP 4 months ago

Iran presidential helicopter in 'accident', search underway: state media

'We had a great time': Klopp ready to wave goodbye to Anfield crowd

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot confirmed on Friday he would be replacing the German.

By AFP 4 months ago

'We had a great time': Klopp ready to wave goodbye to Anfield crowd

English Premier League: What's up for grabs on final day

Man City and Arsenal fight for the title.

By AFP 4 months ago

English Premier League: What's up for grabs on final day

Slot confirms he will replace Klopp as Liverpool manager

Klopp will leave his job on Sunday.

By AFP 4 months ago

Slot confirms he will replace Klopp as Liverpool manager

US lawmakers criticize House Speaker for disrespecting Ruto

Joe Biden's Democratic Party on Friday accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of disrespecting Africa.

By AFP 4 months ago

US lawmakers criticize House Speaker for disrespecting Ruto

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday, a week after hundreds were washed away in the north of the country.

By AFP 4 months ago

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan

Ghana urges Senegal's new leader to help in ECOWAS disputes

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in the capital Accra early in the morning after visiting Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

By AFP 4 months ago

Ghana urges Senegal's new leader to help in ECOWAS disputes

'Hindu nation': Religion trumps caste in India vote

Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has established itself as India's dominant political force with a different pitch: think of your religion first, and caste second.

By AFP 4 months ago

'Hindu nation': Religion trumps caste in India vote

Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen: security firm

The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker was reportedly 'attacked'" about 10 nautical miles southwest of Mokha.

By AFP 4 months ago

Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen: security firm

Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

"Units of the 'North' group of troops liberated 12 settlements in the Kharkiv region over the last week.

By AFP 4 months ago

Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

South Africa ends deadly building collapse rescue

At least 33 people were killed when an under-construction five-storey building came crashing down in the southern town of George on May 6.

By AFP 4 months ago

South Africa ends deadly building collapse rescue

Kenya's Haiti deployment faces new court challenge

The Thirdway Alliance Kenya complained on Thursday, arguing that the government had "blatantly disregarded" a court order prohibiting the deployment as unconstitutional and illegal.

By AFP 4 months ago

Kenya's Haiti deployment faces new court challenge

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