Tanzania opposition leader set for verdict in high-stakes treason trial

Lissu was arrested ahead of last year's presidential election for allegedly inciting a poll boycott.

By Afp 14 hrs ago

Not guilty! Tundu Lissu avoids death penalty in treason trial

Tanzania court finds opposition leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason but convicts him of incitement, sparing him the death penalty.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Trump licks wounds as Democrats celebrate huge midterms win

Donald Trump faced a radically transformed and hostile political landscape on Wednesday after US voters handed control of Congress to the Democrats in a stunning rebuke to his presidency.

By Afp 2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's five great moments with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday to bring down the curtain on more than two decades in the Portugal shirt.

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Nigeria court strikes down candidacy of opposition leader Abubakar: party

A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, the party said.

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations

President Trump was left to grapple with the stinging rebuke from voters after a midterm election rout, while Democrats vowed to lower prices and combat the "cartel" in the White House.

By Afp 1 day ago

Somalia president term extension 'unlawful': Supreme Court

Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was "unlawful".

By Afp 1 day ago

Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump

Democrats seize control of the US Senate and House at midterms, dealing Donald Trump a big setback and limiting his power during the final two years of his presidency amid anger over costs and Iran.

By Afp 2 days ago

Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role

Trump praises Democrats after their midterm win, admits the Iran war may have hurt Republicans but rejects blame, faults candidates and warns he will veto legislation from Congress before term ends.

By Afp 2 days ago

Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next

Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, gaining power to investigate Trump, block nominees and challenge policies, but Senate rules and presidential vetoes limit their reach at present.

By Afp 2 days ago

Top US House Democrat vows to go after those 'enriching themselves'

Hakeem Jeffries vows Democrats will probe alleged corruption under Trump after midterm gains, pledging to hold officials accountable and focus on voters’ cost-of-living concerns. across the country.

By Afp 2 days ago

Man United ease troubles with sensational Roma comeback, PSG rampant in Champions League

Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve

By Afp 2 days ago

Man United fightback can be 'start of something good' - Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes said a rally from 2-0 down to beat Roma can turn around Man United's season as he took aim at "lies" about his relationship with under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

By Afp 2 days ago

FIFA to share documents related to World Cup private investment plan

FIFA will allow members of its ruling Council to view "key documents" related to the aborted project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

By Afp 2 days ago

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Corruption costing Kenya billions: World Bank

Kenya ranks among most corrupt lower-middle-income countries, losing billions of dollars in revenue annually, new World Bank report shows, cites several procurement scandals.

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Iraola urges Liverpool to 'kill' Fenerbahce's hostile atmosphere

Andoni Iraola has urged Liverpool to stop Fenerbahce in tonight's Champions League clash by killing the hostile atmosphere generated by their raucous fans.

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Six measures could save 1.6 million lives a year: WHO

Improved hand hygiene, cleaner household energy sources and more efficient fossil fuel pricing were also on the list.

By Afp 2 days ago

World leaders hope for reset after US midterms

World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party.

By Afp 2 days ago

Ethiopia expels Sudan consular staff: Sudan govt source

Ethiopia has expelled the staff of Sudan's consulate in a border region, a Sudanese government source told AFP Wednesday, following fresh allegations that Addis Ababa was aiding rebel forces.

By Afp 2 days ago

US to exclude South Africa, Rwanda from Africa duty-free trade deal

The United States says it would remove South Africa and Rwanda from a major Africa-US trade preference programme, cites practices it said were "inconsistent" with the scheme's eligibility criteria.

By Afp 3 days ago

South Africa says US raising 'new issues' beyond trade talks

South Africa said on Monday that the United States was raising "new issues" despite extra concessions being offered by Pretoria, which is being excluded from a US-Africa duty-free trade deal.

By Afp 3 days ago

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

Americans vote in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump's chaotic second term in the White House.

By Afp 3 days ago

Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6 billion heist

The attack, carried out over about four hours on October 29, was attributed by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to North Korea-affiliated hackers.

By Afp 3 days ago

Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home

A Learjet plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said.

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Taliban government voices 'serious concern' over US Afghan deportation plans

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities voiced concern on Monday over reported plans by Washington to deport scores of Afghan immigrants to Pakistan.

By Afp 4 days ago

Tigrayans turn against former ruling party after fresh fighting

Once Ethiopia's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front is facing a backlash from former supporters in the northern territory as its latest offensive against federal forces falters.

By Afp 4 days ago

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages

Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay.

By Afp 4 days ago

Bomb attack in western Colombia kills four

Authorities said the explosion damaged a hospital and several homes.

By Afp 4 days ago

Divided Bulgaria votes in tense presidential runoff

Bulgarians started voting Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with contrasting visions on the war in Ukraine.

By Afp 5 days ago

Ten months in, the sprawling probe into Swiss fire disaster

The criminal investigation into the Crans-Montana fire disaster could last several years, given the number of suspects and plaintiffs involved in the sprawling case.

By Afp 5 days ago

New restrictions kick in as Delhi battles pollution

Authorities in New Delhi stepped up anti-pollution measures on Sunday, including higher parking fees and work-from-home orders, seeking to curb toxic smog.

By Afp 5 days ago

Scam centres relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar

Conducting romance, cryptocurrency and investment fraud, the sites were mostly operated by Chinese nationals, 148 of whom have been extradited to China, Madagascar's justice ministry said.

By Afp 6 days ago

Senegal arrests 32 as LGBTQ crackdown widens

Senegal, a predominantly Muslim country, passed a new law in March doubling sentences for same sex relations from five to 10 years’ imprisonment.

By Afp 6 days ago

Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses

The Ethiopian government has been fighting rebels in the states of Amhara and Tigray over the past month, and has used its large supply of drones to win a decisive advantage.

By Afp 6 days ago

South African court sets limits on anti-migrant demonstration

Protesters sang and chanted outside the high court, waving placards reading "reclaim our country" and sticks as police officers kept a close watch.

By Afp 6 days ago

Saudi says intercepted 'hostile drone' in Riyadh region

"Air defences intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone in the Riyadh region," Turki al-Malki wrote on X, adding that "debris from the interception fell without causing injuries".

By Afp 6 days ago

Polish president calls crisis talks after court standoff

Polish constitutional crisis: President Karol Nawrocki cuts trip to Senegal short amid a court standoff and resignation of China envoy; calls for urgent crisis talks.

By Afp 6 days ago

'My blood was spilled here': a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence

Rights groups and the opposition say thousands were killed, while a government-appointed commission put the death toll at 518.

By Afp 8 days ago

Toll in Nigeria gang attack rises to 62: emergency services

Thousands were also displaced by the violence, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

By Afp 8 days ago

Murdered Kenyan's family angry over UK extradition delay

Robert James Purkiss, 39, was arrested in Britain last year and his extradition hearing was set for November 16.

By Afp 8 days ago