US judge sets January hearing for Prince Andrew sex assault case
New York – A New York judge on Thursday set a date of January 4 for a hearing in which... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
CO2 rebound as climate summit sees emissions pledges
Glasgow – Global CO2 emissions are set to rebound to pre-pandemic levels next year, according to an assessment published on... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan jailed over Covid reports ‘close to death’
Beijing – A citizen journalist jailed for her coverage of China’s initial response to Covid in Wuhan is close to... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
Historic losses for ANC mark new era in South African politics
Johannesburg – South Africa entered new political territory on Thursday as most voters turned against the ruling African National... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
Sudan’s army says government formation ‘imminent’ after military takeover
Khartoum – Sudan’s army said on Thursday the formation of a new government is now “imminent”, following last week’s military... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
Rebel march on Ethiopia capital to worsen humanitarian crisis, says US
Addis Ababa – Ethiopian lawmakers on Thursday endorsed a state of emergency after rebels advanced on the capital, sparking... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
South Africa’s ANC on cusp of historic losses
Johannesburg – South Africa entered new political territory on Thursday with the ruling African National Congress on the verge of... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
Death toll in Nigeria high-rise collapse hits 36
Lagos – The death toll from the collapse of a high-rise building in an upscale area of Nigeria’s commercial... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
At least 760 000 affected by South Sudan floods, says UN
Juba – Flooding from six months of torrential rain in South Sudan has affected 760 000 people, the UN’s... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
Who is fighting the war in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa – The war in northern Ethiopia is moving south, with rebel groups claiming strategic wins over government forces... Read more
4 Nov, 2021
