Cameroon’s president Biya: absent candidate in election
Libreville – As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon’s election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the... Read more
26 Sep
Two Emiratis, one Iranian kidnapped in Mali: officials
Bamako – Two Emiratis and an Iranian were kidnapped near Mali’s capital over the past week by armed individuals,... Read more
26 Sep
Madagascar police fire tear gas at protest over power, water cuts
Antananarivo – Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water... Read more
26 Sep
Trump vows to block Israel annexation of West Bank
United Nations – US President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to stop Israel from annexing the West Bank as he... Read more
26 Sep
400,000 evacuated, 3 dead as fresh storm batters Philippines
Manila – The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths Friday as a... Read more
26 Sep
Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war
Washington – US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture,... Read more
26 Sep
Seychelles votes amid concerns over hotel near marine reserve
Victoria – Citizens in the beach paradise of Seychelles vote this week in tightly fought elections amid concerns over... Read more
25 Sep
Guinea PM reiterates promise for presidential election
Conakry – Guinea’s prime minister on Wednesday reiterated his military government’s commitment to holding legislative and presidential elections this... Read more
25 Sep
Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land
Moscow – Russia said Wednesday it would press on with its military offensive in Ukraine, and rejected US President... Read more
25 Sep
Malawi’s ex-president Mutharika returns to power in crushing vote win
Lilongwe – Malawi’s ex-president Peter Mutharika was re-elected to head the impoverished southern African country with nearly 57 percent... Read more
25 Sep
