Gunmen kill 11 in South African township

"The victims, including a pregnant woman, were gathered at a house shortly before 11:00 pm (2100 GMT Tuesday) when armed assailants reportedly entered the premises and opened fire."

By Afp 16 hrs ago

UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks

Aylo blocked new users in Britain from accessing Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube in February, citing the protection of minors.

By Afp 16 hrs ago

South Sudan government dissolved ahead of December vote

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Tuesday dissolved the government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of the country's first elections.

By Afp 17 hrs ago

Tigray rebel forces seize Ethiopia regional airport

"Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekele, Axum, and Shire effective today, due to the current situation in the Tigray region," the national carrier said in a statement.

By Afp 16 hrs ago

China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media

Xi "left Beijing by special plane", accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, his right-hand man Cai Qi, and foreign minister Wang Yi, among others, state broadcaster CCTV said.

By Afp 15 hrs ago

Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit

Iran's aviation sector has already been a target of sanctions for years, and it remains unclear what the full impact will be and whether other countries will comply.

By Afp 15 hrs ago

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces

Two humanitarian staff working in the Afar region told AFP that fighting broke out in the towns of Abala and Erebti late Tuesday between the TPLF and federal forces.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man won an Asian Games silver medal, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have curtailed their freedoms.

By Afp 1 day ago

Iran president vows to 'firmly defend' country's positions at UN

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to "firmly defend" his country's positions, as he departed for New York to attend the UN General Assembly.

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump at UN calls for all countries to quit ICC

"I call on all nations that are members of the ICC to officially resign from this rogue institution immediately," Trump said.

By Afp 1 day ago

US denies Sudan's de facto leader al-Burhan visa for UNGA

One diplomatic source said the US withholding the visa was a "clear violation of the UN's agreement with the US".

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump says ties with UK better under new PM Burnham

"No, I think they're up -- well, they're more up now than they were with your last prime minister, let me put it that way," Trump told reporters, referring to Keir Starmer.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ukraine says lifting sanctions on Russian tycoons 'shameful'

At a time when Russia is carrying out brutal attacks on our people signals about lifting sanctions on individual Russian oligarchs are self-defeating and counterproductive.

By Afp 1 day ago

First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into force

"Other international flights, including Istanbul, will operate as scheduled and as usual, and at present there are no problems with these flights," Tasnim reported.

By Afp 1 day ago

A year after military power grab, Madagascar awaits change

Graffiti along Antananarivo's traffic-choked roads reading "Thank you, Capsat" is a reminder of the decisive role the army unit played in protests that toppled Madagascar's government a year ago.

By Afp 1 day ago

US to build two military bases in southern and eastern Greenland

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland expressed satisfaction at finally having a deal in place.

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefully

Trump insisted the United States will not join global regulation of AI and urged countries to abandon the International Criminal Court which was set up to prosecute war crimes.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ukraine anger as EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the EU move "shameful and unjustifiable".

By Afp 1 day ago

Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but unveils fresh talks

"I have a big decision to make -- will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country?" Trump said in his speech.

By Afp 1 day ago

Macron urges world to choose UN over 'law of the jungle'

"The question put to us, in very simple terms, is whether we want to live in this state of nature, with a kind of return to the law of the jungle, or in a civilized international society."

By Afp 1 day ago

Taliban government says Pakistani bombardments kill 3 in Afghanistan

Pakistan "bombarded civilian homes" in two eastern provinces of Afghanistan, killing three people, the Taliban government in Kabul said on Monday.

By Afp 2 days ago

US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report

The US has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

By Afp 2 days ago

'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but he made a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games.

By Afp 2 days ago

French IS suspects stand trial in Iraq

Six French nationals went on trial on Sunday, as Iraq moves to prosecute thousands of suspected Islamic State group members.

By Afp 3 days ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities say.

By Afp 3 days ago

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Germans began voting Sunday in two state elections where far-right and far-left gains could send new shock waves to Berlin and rock the government of embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

By Afp 3 days ago

Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections

Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to strengthen the Kremlin's grip on power.

By Afp 3 days ago

Amnesty accuses E.Guinea of abusing US deportees

But Amnesty said they were beaten and violently removed from the hotel last Friday, before being put into an overcrowded cell at a paramilitary police base.

By Afp 4 days ago

At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central Ethiopia

"Between 14 and 17 people were killed, and more than 10 were abducted," she told AFP.

By Afp 4 days ago

Why Trump has barred CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading "fake news" about his administration.

By Afp 4 days ago

Death toll passes 100 soldiers in Mali attack last week: sources

"The soldiers lacked air support, and many of them were on their first field deployment", the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive situation.

By Afp 4 days ago

Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again

Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defense came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

By Afp 4 days ago

US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers

The number of deaths is likely far higher, and NGOs say there is already a huge spike in HIV infections among sex workers that will likely spark a "catastrophic" case rise in the general population.

By Afp 5 days ago

DR Congo opposition says one dead in rally clashes

Demonstrations against the proposed change took place across the country, with the rally in the capital Kinshasa swiftly descending into chaos.

By Afp 5 days ago

Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms

A decree signed by President Putin transferred the Russian operations of Nestle, French retailer Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain, now known as Lemana Pro.

By Afp 5 days ago

A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z anger

Sifuna earned goodwill among Kenya's young "Gen-Z" voters when he actively sought to stop police violence during the biggest protests in June 2024.

By Afp 5 days ago

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria

Niger state -- which is more than twice the size of Belgium -- is rich in minerals and attracts thousands of artisanal miners, most of them lured by the hope of striking gold.

By Afp 5 days ago

Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art

"I apply henna for brides as it is an integral part of the bride's joy. For me, it is both a passion and a source of livelihood."

By Afp 5 days ago

Lord's Resistance Army blamed for Central Africa Republic mass kidnapping

"We don't yet have the exact number but it's estimated at about 30," said Frederic Kinza, a local official in the Bangassou area in the country's southeast.

By Afp 6 days ago

Veteran Nollywood star Olu Jacobs dies at 84: family

"He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry," said President Bola Tinubu said, adding he played a "big role" toward building Nigeria's cultural identity.

By Afp 6 days ago