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Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following a tense, five-hour standoff at his heavily guarded mountain compound in Seoul.

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

President Ruto acknowledged abuses by Kenya's security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings.

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the death penalty abolition bill into law Dec. 31, 2024.

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

Kenya's president said that a mass livestock vaccination campaign will continue despite fears of some herders and farmers that the inoculations will somehow hurt their animals.

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

South Korea’s previous Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law.

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election.

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

U.N. Security Council to hold closed-door talks Monday on the situation in Syria, following the lightning advance by rebels that ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

The collapse of Bashar Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands.

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Ghana voted in a presidential and parliamentary election Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation.

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

Biden got a first-hand look Wednesday at a U.S.-financed rail project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy in Africa.

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

After promising to visit Africa two years ago at the U.S. Africa summit , Biden makes his first presidential trip to the continent where he is visiting Angola with a quick stop in Cabo Verde.

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

The candidate for Namibia's ruling party led Monday in early results of a presidential election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three days.

Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

A day after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son Hunter, the White House said the president is expected to issue more pardons and clemencies before he leaves office next month.

White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

The head of the United Nations children's agency said Monday that children make up about half of all armed gang members in Haiti and called for their enhanced protection.

UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles.

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola on Wednesday, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African continent.

Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he pardoned his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing this month in two federal cases.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

UN court will take up the largest case in its history when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change.

Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East.

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

The chance for an end to more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of about 100 hostages held by the militants is now “more likely” following a ceasefire.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

President William Ruto said Saturday that he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will help mediate a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which threatens the stability of the region.

Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims.

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

Anger and frustration from developing nations vulnerable to climate impacts are likely to linger following the conclusion of the climate change summit in Azerbaijan, COP29.

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

Biden to attend Trump inauguration, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump's inauguration in January, the White House said Monday, calling it a "commitment to our democratic values"

Biden to attend Trump inauguration, White House says

Trump cleared of federal indictments before he takes office

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will no longer be under federal indictment when he is inaugurated as the country’s 47th president on January 20.

Trump cleared of federal indictments before he takes office

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba

Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service.

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba

Development bloc concerned about Mozambique's post-election violence

The Southern African Development Community held a discussion following the post-election strife in Mozambique and the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Development bloc concerned about Mozambique's post-election violence

Foreign fighters flocking to Islamic State in Somalia

The Islamic State terror group's small but influential affiliate in Somalia is growing, thanks in part to what the United Nations describes as an "influx of foreign fighters."

Foreign fighters flocking to Islamic State in Somalia

Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five years.

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Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

Susie Wiles: The 'ice maiden' who will be Trump's chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the de facto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.

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Susie Wiles: The 'ice maiden' who will be Trump's chief of staff

Taiwan braces for uncertainty following Trump's victory

Leaders from China and Taiwan have congratulated Donald Trump’s national election victory, despite growing uncertainty about how his second presidential term might impact dynamics.

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Taiwan braces for uncertainty following Trump's victory

American Muslim and Arab voters desert Democrats in historic shift

In a historic shift, Muslim and Arab Americans broke with two decades of Democratic loyalty, splitting most of their votes between President-elect Donald Trump and third-party candidates.

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American Muslim and Arab voters desert Democrats in historic shift

US presidential election in the hands of voters as Harris, Trump battle for White House

America Decides: Millions of voters cast the ballot Tuesday in a tight race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

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US presidential election in the hands of voters as Harris, Trump battle for White House

29 Nigerian children could face death penalty for protesting cost of living

29 Nigerian children risk death penalty for taking part in cost-of-living protests, four minors collapsed in court before entering a plea.

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29 Nigerian children could face death penalty for protesting cost of living

Around 40 killed in Chad in jihadist attack on army

An attack by jihadist group Boko Haram on the Chadian army killed around 40 people overnight near the Nigerian border, the government and local sources said Monday.

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Around 40 killed in Chad in jihadist attack on army

Gangs in Haiti open fire on UN helicopter as violence surges

Gangs on Thursday opened fire and hit a UN helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in Haiti's capital as violence surges once again.

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Gangs in Haiti open fire on UN helicopter as violence surges

King Charles tells summit past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

King Charles III told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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King Charles tells summit past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

Facing cash crunch, Hezbollah seeks to boost illegal drug sales in Europe

Hezbollah is seeking to quickly boost sales of illegal drugs in Europe, former U.S. officials tell VOA, as the Iran-backed Lebanese militia reels from a weekslong Israeli offensive.

By 2 months ago

Facing cash crunch, Hezbollah seeks to boost illegal drug sales in Europe

New evidence China, Russia and Iran targeting US elections

There is new evidence China, Iran and Russia are aggressively expanding their efforts to influence American voters to potentially sway the result of the upcoming U.S. elections.

By 2 months ago

New evidence China, Russia and Iran targeting US elections

Blinken meets with Qatari officials in push to resolve conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon

Blinken met Qatar’s ruling emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as part of a tour of the region in which Blinken has focused discussions on ending the conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

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Blinken meets with Qatari officials in push to resolve conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon

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