A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'

A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station

At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone slammed into a platform at the Dnipro railway station in central Ukraine, where a train was parked, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government

Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is under pressure to form Israel’s next government as allegations against Arab parties spark calls for investigations, raising tensions after an inconclusive election.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69

Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second near Toledo province killed 69 people with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

By Afp 10 hrs ago

Mediator or backer? Saudi Arabia's role in Sudan war questioned

Riyadh cast itself as a mediator seeking to end the fighting and keep it from spreading, insisting that it stood at an equal distance from the two warring sides.

By Afp 10 hrs ago

China's Communist Party seeks to tighten discipline

Top Chinese Communist Party officials moved to tighten internal discipline during a key meeting.

By Afp 8 hrs ago

Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

Iran considers ships using the southern corridor near the Omani coast unauthorised.

By Afp 7 hrs ago

No surprise to Carrick he's still Man United manager

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.

By Afp 4 hrs ago

England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028

England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a nightclub in June 2028, it was announced Thursday.

By Afp 4 hrs ago

Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

By Afp 4 hrs ago

Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeat

Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions.

By Afp 4 hrs ago

Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup

Arsenal suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in their history as the Premier League champions were stunned by fourth-tier minnows Fleetwood in a League Cup penalty shoot-out

By Afp 1 day ago

'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's stunning League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Fleetwood was "a very sad day" as they suffered one of the most embarrassing results in their history.

By Afp 1 day ago

'Now or Never': Ethiopia influencers push for Eritrea invasion

Ethiopian online influencers are pushing for their government to invade neighbouring Eritrea and seize access to the sea, following its success against rebel and Eritrean forces in recent weeks.

By Afp 1 day ago

Three killed by storm in southern India

"Three people have lost their lives, and 31 homes have been damaged," Narendra Singh Bundela, Inspector General of India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) told reporters.

By Afp 1 day ago

Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy

"A minor whose identity has yet to be established... attacked a member of the police with two knives while shouting 'Allahu Akbar', outgoing Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said.

By Afp 1 day ago

Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil

Bolsonaro, his wife and two daughters boarded "a private flight operated by the company Baires Fly S.A. bound for the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador," the government agency said.

By Afp 1 day ago

Plane reportedly carrying Brazil's Bolsonaro departs Ecuador

The 45-year-old entered Argentina "with valid travel documents and no legal impediment," it added, despite a court order banning his exit.

By Afp 1 day ago

Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory

Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

By Afp 2 days ago

Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach

Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an international return after his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus

By Afp 2 days ago

Chinese brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments' on ex-leader Mao Zedong

Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong.

By Afp 2 days ago

Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in

Harry Kane says his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation.

By Afp 2 days ago

Carrick to remain Manchester United boss for Chelsea clash

Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports

By Afp 2 days ago

DR Congo president accuses ex-leader Kabila of being a Rwanda 'proxy'

In a speech broadcast on X by the Congolese presidency on Tuesday, President Felix Tshisekedi branded his predecessor "a big coward".

By Afp 2 days ago

Deadly Al-Shabaab ambush strikes Somali army as security crisis mounts

Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed 321 troops and taken prisoners, weapons and vehicles during the three-hour ambush.

By Afp 2 days ago

Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo

DRC says 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the virus was first detected in May in the vast central African country's deadliest outbreak in its history.

By Afp 2 days ago

Sudan drone strikes kill 21, cause mass outages in east

One Nyala resident said a market in the city's north was struck by a drone on Monday around 8:00 pm (1800 GMT).

By Afp 2 days ago

Brazil's Lula clinches poll victory, Bolsonaro seeks to annul election

Already one of the world's oldest leaders, Lula will be 85 by the end of his new term in 2030.

By Afp 3 days ago

Manchester United crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe

Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Man United are facing the prospect of yet another managerial change

By Afp 3 days ago

Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London tonight

By Afp 3 days ago

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

Final polls showed the two candidates neck and neck.

By Afp 4 days ago

Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats

Obama remains popular with the Democratic base, which he wants to leverage to support his party's candidates.

By Afp 4 days ago

Five missing after oil rig sinks off Gabon

"At the time of the incident, there were 115 personnel onboard the rig," the Bermuda-headquartered firm said in a statement.

By Afp 4 days ago

Tundu Lissu awaits treason verdict, vows hunger strike protest

Detained Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans to go on a hunger strike on Monday to demand that prison authorities allow him to privately meet his lawyers.

By Afp 4 days ago

Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa

A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.

By Afp 7 days ago

Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize

Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Trump.

By Afp 7 days ago

ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes

The Sakharov Prize for the International Criminal Court comes as the institution endures the toughest period in its history, reeling from a damaging sex scandal.

By Afp 7 days ago

France reports first human Shamonda virus case

The virus was first detected in Nigeria in the mid-1960s and has since been reported in cattle in several parts of Africa and in Japan.

By Afp 7 days ago

UK govt approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

By Afp 8 days ago

Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients

With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life".

By Afp 8 days ago