Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike
Guardiola expected to leave City after this season with Maresca to take over, according to reports
Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike
BOE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
Africa|Political|World
Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years
May 12, 2026Africa
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France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya
May 12, 2026
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At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says
At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in northwest Zamfara state, Amnesty International said on
May 12, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure
The Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in Congo's eastern South Kivu province over the weekend, the Congolese army and a rebel official said
May 12, 2026
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UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan
The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that widening and intensifying violence in Sudan, as well as the rising use of drones, could
May 11, 2026
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Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a visit to Kenya ahead of a two-day Africa Forward Summit
May 11, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
The remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean
May 11, 2026
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Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports
A Microsoft data center site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported
May 10, 2026
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Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
May 10, 2026
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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport
May 09, 2026
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South Africa's top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa's highest court on Friday revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over
May 08, 2026
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Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says
An Islamic State-affiliated group has attacked villages in Congo near the Uganda border, killing at least 40 people
May 08, 2026
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Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit
Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the
May 08, 2026
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Nigerian army rescues 7 children and 2 women abducted from an orphanage last month
Nigeria's army says that seven children and two women abducted last month in Nigeria have been rescued by troops
May 07, 2026
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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled
May 07, 2026
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African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa
African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors due to
May 07, 2026
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Congo president raises prospect of third term and vote delay, angering opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he was open to standing for a third term, angering opposition politicians who accused him of
May 07, 2026
Africa|Arts|Crime|World
“Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faith
Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism," used to describe gang-related political violence
May 07, 2026
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South Sudan's President Kiir sacks army chief, finance minister in latest reshuffle
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country's
May 07, 2026
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European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds
A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch
May 07, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
The U.N. health agency says two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were evacuated from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly outbreak
May 06, 2026
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission
France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea
May 06, 2026
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Ugandan lawmakers pass scaled-back sovereignty law after central bank warning
Uganda's parliament passed legislation to curb alleged foreign influence after scaling back proposed restrictions on funding from abroad that the central bank governor said
May 06, 2026
Africa|World
UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack
The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone had been used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday launched from Ethiopia, according to a
May 06, 2026
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China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row
China said on Wednesday Eswatini's leaders were being "kept and fed" by Taiwan, using unusually strong language to condemn the small southern African kingdom for
May 06, 2026
Africa|Crime|Travel|World
Foreign visitors return to Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia under tight security
The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the El-Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia has seen a modest return of international visitors
May 06, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|Travel|World
What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus
Seven passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, including three who have died, are either confirmed or suspected to have hantavirus, according to the World
May 05, 2026
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World
Jailed Iranian peace laureate at risk of dying after heart attack, husband says
By Melory Ghazi, Lauren Bacquie and Noemie Olive PARIS, May 5 - The husband of Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi described the family's fears on Tuesday after her
May 05, 2026
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Tigray party restores pre-war government in threat to northern Ethiopia peace
Tigray's main political party reasserted control over the northern Ethiopian region's political administration on Tuesday, following through on a threat to violate a key provision of
May 05, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Nigeria opposition alliance falters as two leading figures quit, clouding 2027 unity push
The Nigerian opposition's hopes of mounting a strong challenge to President Bola Tinubu at elections next January have been shaken after two leading
May 05, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Sudan army says UAE and Ethiopia linked to Khartoum drone attack
Sudan's armed forces have accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of being involved in a drone attack on Khartoum airport, part of a barrage that has shattered months of
May 04, 2026
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Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated
May 04, 2026
Africa|Political|World
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-
May 04, 2026
Africa|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal
May 04, 2026
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South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows
A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment improved in April as output and new sales orders rebounded after a weak first quarter, a purchasing managers' index (
May 04, 2026
Africa|Health|Travel|World
South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise
South Africa's health ministry said on Monday that two passengers have died and a British national was in critical condition after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was
May 04, 2026
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Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member
May 04, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command
May 03, 2026
Africa|Political|Technology|World
Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan
May 02, 2026
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Mali investigates soldiers over role in coordinated insurgent attacks
Malian authorities are investigating soldiers suspected of involvement in last week's coordinated attacks on army bases across the country by militants linked to al Qaeda and
May 02, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas
May 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Mali accuses military officers of working with jihadis to carry out attacks against government
A state public prosecutor alleges that some Malian military officers have been working with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade
May 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents establish check points around capital, call on Malians to rise up
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and transition to Sharia law, as multiple
May 01, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect
May 01, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa
Simultaneous attacks in Mali by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on April 25 showed how fighters
May 01, 2026
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Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
May 01, 2026
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Lebanon's internal splits over talks with Israel trip up Saudi mediation efforts
A growing rift among top Lebanese officials has thrown a wrench into Saudi efforts to help Lebanon's leaders
April 30, 2026
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US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila
April 30, 2026
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Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four young children at nursery school
A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern
April 30, 2026