DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid

Political tensions have grown recently, more than two years before the vast central African country, beset by decades-long conflict and an Ebola outbreak in its east, goes to the polls.

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Algerians vote for new parliament, turnout projects record low

Polling stations, which opened at 8:00 am local time (0700 GMT) and closed at 8:00 pm, were nearly empty in the capital Algiers as of early afternoon, an AFP journalist reported.

By Afp 9 hrs ago

Nigeria pushing anti-jihadist collaboration with Benin, Niger: defence minister

"We're opening another sector to cover the border between Nigeria, Benin Republic and Niger."

By Afp 9 hrs ago

More than 400 dead in DR Congo's spreading Ebola outbreak

The centre of the outbreak -- whose true scale remains difficult to assess -- was in the northeastern Ituri province, where more than 83 percent of the deaths have occurred.

By Afp 9 hrs ago

How Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of women

Abortion is illegal in Kenya, but allowed whenever "the life or health of the mother is in danger".

By Afp 4 hrs ago

Thousands more head for South Africa's borders

Several thousand more foreign nationals clamoured to leave South Africa, many of them gathered near the Zimbabwe border.

By Afp 3 hrs ago

South Africa bus crash kills 16, dozens injured

At least 16 people killed, dozens injured after a bus they were traveling in overturned in Eastern Cape province, South Africa, authorities confirm.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ex-Guinea PM's prison sentence reduced on appeal

An appeals court handed former Guinea prime minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana a reduced prison sentence Thursday for a conviction that included illicit enrichment and money laundering.

By Afp 1 day ago

Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16

By Afp 1 day ago

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

By Afp 1 day ago

Trial of potential Ebola treatments begins in DR Congo

The trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country on Thursday, the World Health Organisation said.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic row after migrant's death

Ghana and South Africa were Thursday embroiled in fresh diplomatic spat following the killing of a migrant, a death Pretoria said was not linked to the anti-immigrant protests.

By Afp 1 day ago

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

By Afp 2 days ago

Ivory Coast coach Fae laments 'lack of maturity' in World Cup exit

Ivory Coast gave everything but "lacked maturity" in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said.

By Afp 2 days ago

Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.

By Afp 2 days ago

Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.

By Afp 2 days ago

Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan

Both sides have been accused of atrocities, with a UN independent fact-finding mission in February concluding that the 2025 assault on El-Fasher bore the "hallmarks of genocide".

By Afp 2 days ago

Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.

By Afp 2 days ago

Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.

By Afp 2 days ago

Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat

Sweden coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the World Cup with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32

By Afp 2 days ago

Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse

Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years.

By Afp 2 days ago

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in tomorrow's last-32 clash.

By Afp 2 days ago

England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight

England take on the DR Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.

By Afp 2 days ago

Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform

Thailand's main opposition leader and nine other MPs were among dozens on trial Tuesday, accused of ethics breaches over attempts to reform the kingdom's strict royal insult law.

By Afp 3 days ago

One killed in fresh Nairobi protests after alleged abductions

One person was shot dead and two wounded after running battles erupted between locals and police in a Mathare, after the alleged abduction of two activists by security forces.

By Afp 3 days ago

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday.

By Afp 3 days ago

Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.

By Afp 3 days ago

Taiwan raids tech firms in China AI chip smuggling probe

Taiwanese investigators have raided the Taiwan offices of US company Super Micro Computer and two other tech firms, as part of probe into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China.

By Afp 3 days ago

Uganda dissidents on trial as president's son increases grip

The trials of two Ugandan government critics were set to resume Tuesday, with President Yoweri Museveni silent while his son cracks down on critics in an increasing show of power.

By Afp 3 days ago

South Africa police deploy on protesters' anti-migrant 'deadline'

South Africa police deploy on protesters' anti-migrant 'deadline'

By Afp 3 days ago

South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum

South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.

By Afp 3 days ago

Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup

.Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16.

By Afp 3 days ago

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.

By Afp 3 days ago

Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

France's star-studded attack faces a resilient Sweden in the World Cup last 32 as Norway, Mexico and Brazil also chase places in the quarter-finals.

By Afp 3 days ago

Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral

Giant portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, hung from Tehran's Grand Mosalla as workers raced to prepare for his funeral ceremony.

By Afp 3 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship

The court ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship for nearly everyone born on US soil.

By Afp 3 days ago

Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit

The president of Saudi Arabia's Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round.

By Afp 4 days ago

Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16

By Afp 4 days ago

Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco

Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32

By Afp 4 days ago

Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16.

By Afp 3 days ago