Countries

Madagascar’s cornered president ignores calls to resign

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a “safe place” following an attempt... Read more

14 Oct

Countries

Tunisian activists urge closure of factory units after poisonings

Tunis – Activists in Tunisia on Sunday called for the closure of facilities at a chemical factory in Gabes,... Read more

13 Oct

Countries

Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

Antananarivo – A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina... Read more

13 Oct

World

‘War is over’ in Gaza, Trump says on way to Middle East

Aboard Air Force One – US President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the “war is over in Gaza” as... Read more

13 Oct

World

In minutes, Mexico’s rains swept away homes and people

Huauchinango – Standing near the lifeless body of her sister, Rosalia Ortega was grateful to have found her in... Read more

13 Oct

World

Hamas begins handing over Israeli hostages

Gaza City – Hamas handed over the first seven of 20 surviving Israeli hostages to Red Cross representatives in... Read more

13 Oct

Cameroon

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president poised for eighth term

Yaoundé – Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head... Read more

13 Oct

Countries

‘Like human trafficking’: how the US deported five men to Eswatini

Johannesburg – Roberto Mosquera’s family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration... Read more

10 Oct

Countries

Taiwan leader vows stronger air defences to counter ‘enemy threats’

Taipei – Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defence system as... Read more

10 Oct

Countries

Gambia sets December 2026 presidential election date

Banjul – The Gambia will hold its next presidential election on December 5, 2026, officials announced on Thursday, as... Read more

10 Oct