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West African presidents meet after string of coups
Presidents and their deputies from across west Africa met Sunday in Nigeria for a regional meeting whose agenda was dominated by two recent coup attempts.
By 15 hrs ago
West African presidents meet after string of coups
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter second week
Renewed border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered a second week after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump's claim that a truce had been agreed to halt the deadly fighting.
By 1 day ago
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter second week
Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university
Hundreds of police officers hunted Sunday for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown.
By 1 day ago
Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university
Gunmen kill 11 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing 11 people and wounding multiple others in a "terrorist incident" aimed at a gathering for the Jewish festival.
By 18 hrs ago
Gunmen kill 11 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "completely relaxed" about his side's dip in form as he seeks greater consistency ahead of today's home match vs Everton.
By 2 days ago
Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch
Hosts Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in Afcon squad
Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
By 1 day ago
Hosts Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in Afcon squad
Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000: rescuers
Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,003 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with relief efforts.
By 1 day ago
Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000: rescuers
US will respond to Rwanda's 'clear violation' of DRC agreement: Rubio
US warns Rwanda’s actions in eastern DRC violate the Washington Accord, says it will take action to enforce recently-signed agreement.
By 1 day ago
US will respond to Rwanda's 'clear violation' of DRC agreement: Rubio
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton following talks with manager Arne Slot
By 2 days ago
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks
Salah's future in focus as Liverpool tackle Brighton
League leaders Arsenal seeking to fire back as they host Wolves today.
By 1 day ago
Salah's future in focus as Liverpool tackle Brighton
Mane against Mbemba will be main highlight in Group D battle
Former champions Senegal and DRC is one of the main matches to watch at Afcon battle.
By 1 day ago
Mane against Mbemba will be main highlight in Group D battle
UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact
The United Nations on Friday urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect each other's territorial integrity, voicing concern over "renewed tensions" between the two neighbouring countries.
By 2 days ago
UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact
South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight
The rumbling of wheelbarrows echoed down the narrow tunnels where he and dozens of other men had been mining since dawn.
By 2 days ago
South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight
'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League defeat by Manchester City
By 3 days ago
'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump
Ex-Man United star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea
Former Man United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before bidding a tearful farewell to South Korean football.
By 3 days ago
Ex-Man United star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea
S.Sudan says deal made with Sudan warring sides over key oilfield
South Sudan said it had come to an agreement with warring parties over a key oilfield in Sudan's southern Kordofan, after the site was seized by paramilitaries.
By 3 days ago
S.Sudan says deal made with Sudan warring sides over key oilfield
Toll in deadly Indonesia floods near 1,000, frustrations grow
The death toll in Indonesia's devastating floods closed in on the 1,000 mark Thursday as hundreds of thousands more continued to face shortages in relief efforts.
By 3 days ago
Toll in deadly Indonesia floods near 1,000, frustrations grow
M23 consolidates control of DR Congo city, bodies in streets
M23 fighters combed the streets of Uvira in eastern DR Congo Thursday to flush out remaining enemy combatants a day after taking over strategic parts of the eastern city near Burundi.
By 3 days ago
M23 consolidates control of DR Congo city, bodies in streets
Tanzania opposition says 2,000 killed in election violence
Opposition party Chadema's deputy chairperson John Heche told reporters that Tanzania witnessed "mass killings of more than 2,000 people and over 5,000 injured in the space of just one week".
By 3 days ago
Tanzania opposition says 2,000 killed in election violence
Putin reaffirms support for Venezuela's Maduro over US tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reaffirmed his support to Venezuela in a phone call with long-time ally President Nicolas Maduro, the Kremlin said.
By 3 days ago
Putin reaffirms support for Venezuela's Maduro over US tensions
200 W.African troops aiding Benin in post-coup 'clean-up': foreign minister
Some 200 Nigerian and Ivorian troops are in Benin as part of a security mission supporting the government after a weekend coup attempt, the country's foreign minister said Thursday.
By 3 days ago
200 W.African troops aiding Benin in post-coup 'clean-up': foreign minister
South Korea minister resigns over alleged bribes from church
A South Korean minister resigned on Thursday after being accused of receiving illegal funds from the Unification Church, a cult-like movement linked to widespread influence-peddling.
By 3 days ago
South Korea minister resigns over alleged bribes from church
Trump targets non-white immigrants in renewed xenophobic rants
Back in 2018, President Donald Trump disputed having used the epithet "shithole" to describe some countries whose citizens emigrated to the United States.
By 3 days ago
Trump targets non-white immigrants in renewed xenophobic rants
Osimhen and Nigeria eye AFCON glory after another World Cup flop
Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria are hurting after another unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, and the quickest route to recovery would be winning the 2025 AFCON
By 3 days ago
Osimhen and Nigeria eye AFCON glory after another World Cup flop
What we know about M23's new advance in DR Congo
A Rwanda-backed militia late Wednesday seized control of most of the city of Uvira, the last government stronghold in the mineral-rich eastern DRC South Kivu province.
By 3 days ago
What we know about M23's new advance in DR Congo
Animal trafficking reaches record high in 2025: Interpol
Demand for exotic pets drove seizures of live animals to a record high in 2025, the Interpol police agency said Thursday as it announced a clampdown.
By 3 days ago
Animal trafficking reaches record high in 2025: Interpol
S.Sudan announces deal with Sudan warring sides to secure key oil field
South Sudan said Thursday it had reached an agreement with warring parties for it to secure a key oil field in Sudan near the border after the site was seized by paramilitaries.
By 3 days ago
S.Sudan announces deal with Sudan warring sides to secure key oil field
NGO files Rwanda genocide lawsuit against French central bank
A group representing victims of the Rwanda genocide has filed a legal complaint in France accusing the French central bank of making money transfers that enabled the 1994 killings.
By 3 days ago
NGO files Rwanda genocide lawsuit against French central bank
England's Wood ruled out of Ashes tour
Fast bowler Mark Wood will play no further part in the Ashes tour and is to fly home from Australia at the weekend.
By 5 days ago
England's Wood ruled out of Ashes tour
All Blacks to host France in Christchurch in july
All Blacks
By 5 days ago
All Blacks to host France in Christchurch in july
Marko set to leave Red Bull
Red Bull's influential advisor Helmut Marko is leaving the Formula One giants.
By 5 days ago
Marko set to leave Red Bull
Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Arne Slot dedicated last night's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to further fuel a public row with star forward Mohamed Salah.
By 5 days ago
Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation with their fitness problems.
By 4 days ago
Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
Ethiopia announces elections for June next year
Parliamentary elections in Ethiopia will be held on June 1 next year, the electoral commission said, despite the country still enduring armed conflict.
By 4 days ago
Ethiopia announces elections for June next year
Lionel Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award
Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award after propelling Inter Miami to the MLS title and leading the league in goals.
By 4 days ago
Lionel Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award
Jesus added to Arsenal's Champions League squad
Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal's Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return from injury.
By 4 days ago
Jesus added to Arsenal's Champions League squad
Rwanda accuses DRC, Burundi of 'violations' days after peace deal
Rwanda accuses DRC and Burundi Wednesday of deliberately violating a ceasefire in eastern DRC, days after the signing of a peace agreement in Washington.
By 4 days ago
Rwanda accuses DRC, Burundi of 'violations' days after peace deal
Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk
A sperm donor, who is an asymptomatic carrier of a genetic mutation increasing the risk of cancer, was used to conceive nearly 200 children worldwide, Denmark's public broadcaster says.
By 4 days ago
Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
The administration of US President Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country.
By 4 days ago
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
UN defends Europe on rights after US criticism
The UN rights chief has responded to stinging criticism of Europe from Trump's administration, insisting the continent has greatly benefited from promoting and protecting human rights.
By 4 days ago
UN defends Europe on rights after US criticism
Boda girls save mothers one free ride at a time
Health & Science
By Maryann Muganda
36 mins ago
Counselling is key in universal health coverage agenda
Health Opinion
By Anne Kobia
44 mins ago
Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike
Health & Science
By Yvonne Chepkwony
52 mins ago
Beyond the bleed: Haemophilia patients fight invisible battles
Health & Science
By Juliet Omelo
1 hr ago