World Israel vows to eliminate new Hamas leader as war enters 11th month Israel — Israel has vowed to eliminate new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the October 7... Read more 8 Aug, 2024
Countries Tight security in Kenyan capital ahead of new protests Kenya — Kenyan police patrolled the streets of the capital Nairobi on Thursday, roadblocks were set up on major... Read more 8 Aug, 2024
News Southern Africa may get a regional parliament: what good would it do – if it’s given enough power? Gwinyayi A. Dzinesa, University of Johannesburg Plans to establish a regional parliament for southern Africa are gaining momentum. On... Read more 8 Aug, 2024
Countries At least three throw hat into ring for top AU post Nairobi – At least three veteran African politicians – from Djibouti, Kenya, and Mauritius – are vying to take... Read more 8 Aug, 2024
World Venezuela opposition leader defies court summons on election dispute Venezuela — Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has claimed victory in the country’s presidential election, said Wednesday... Read more 7 Aug, 2024
Countries Amnesty International says 21 killed in Nigeria hardship protests Nigeria — Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week of... Read more 7 Aug, 2024
Countries Heavy rains kill 17 in war-torn Sudan Sudan — Heavy rains have triggered building collapses that have killed 17 people in northern Sudan, as the country... Read more 7 Aug, 2024
World Thousands of riot police on standby as UK braces for more riots United Kingdom — Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of... Read more 7 Aug, 2024
World Harris, Walz debut White House ticket, vowing ‘fight for future’ United States — Kamala Harris made her debut Tuesday with new White House running mate Tim Walz, who unleashed... Read more 7 Aug, 2024
Countries Niger breaks off diplomatic ties with Ukraine Niger — Niger said Tuesday it was cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine “with immediate effect”, accusing Kyiv of supporting... Read more 7 Aug, 2024