Infantino and Trump – handshakes, warmth and a mutual interest
Paris – The heads of state who have felt the lash of US President Donald Trump’s tongue in the... Read more
10 Jun
A year on, Kenyan protesters divided on path forward
Nairobi – A year on from landmark protests over taxes and corruption, Kenya’s youth remains undeterred by a violent police... Read more
10 Jun
Kenya’s plus-size fashion show says ‘big is beautiful’
Kisumu – In African wax print dresses and tight-fitting evening wear, the “plus-size” models strutted up the runway in Kisumu,... Read more
10 Jun
Togo releases dozens detained in anti-government protests
Lome – More than 50 people detained during anti-government protests in Togo last week have been released, while others remain... Read more
10 Jun
Aid group says Israeli forces boarded Gaza-bound boat
Cairo – The organisers of a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists said Israeli forces intercepted... Read more
9 Jun
Kenya death-in-custody victim was arrested for criticising cop online
Nairobi – Kenya’s police chief said Monday that a man who died in custody over the weekend had been... Read more
9 Jun
Suspected jihadist attack in Benin kills soldiers, police
Cotonou – Three soldiers and two police officers were killed in a suspected jihadist attack in northwestern Benin, locals... Read more
9 Jun
Trump sends military force to LA over immigration protests
Los Angeles – US President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops to Los Angeles, a rare deployment expected Sunday against... Read more
9 Jun
Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes central Colombia, damaging buildings
Paratebueno – Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Colombians raced onto the streets Sunday after a shallow 6.3 magnitude... Read more
9 Jun
Malaysia bus crash kills at least 15, mostly students
Kuala Lumpur – A bus carrying university students back to their campus smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia... Read more
9 Jun
