Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise

Downtown was overcome by a fever pitch of almost deafening noise -- revving engines, horns, vuvuzelas and shouting -- as the players arrived for the reception.

By AFP 5 days ago

South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

Former South Korean PM Han Ducksoo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for aiding and abetting a declaration of martial law that briefly suspended civilian rule.

By AFP 5 days ago

Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated a warning that Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if Tehran ever succeeded in assassinating the US leader.

By AFP 5 days ago

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up

Climate change is turbocharging heatwaves, wildfires, floods and tropical storms, but how deadly have extreme weather events become for people in their path?

By AFP 5 days ago

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination.

By AFP 5 days ago

Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland

US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart.

By AFP 5 days ago

Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday

The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns.

By AFP 5 days ago

Uganda president's son and possible heir threatens opposition leader

Uganda's army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, threatened Tuesday to hunt down and kill opposition leader Bobi Wine, who is in hiding after losing last week's election.

By AFP 6 days ago

EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday an "unflinching" response to Donald Trump's threats over Greenland.

By AFP 6 days ago

IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks

IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast, citing a boost from tech investments but warning that a reevaluation of AI productivity gains or renewed trade tensions could bring disruptions.

By AFP 6 days ago

A to Z of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the final against Morocco in extra time on Sunday to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Senegal four years after their first triumph.

By AFP 7 days ago

Trump says world 'not secure' until US has Greenland

Donald Trump no longer needs to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in comments published Monday.

By AFP 7 days ago

Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.

By AFP 7 days ago

Risking death, Indians mess with the bull at annual festival

A construction worker by trade, Saravanan B waited all year to celebrate his true passion daring bare-hands bullfighting that has never gone out of fashion in India's south.

By AFP 7 days ago

Senegal fuelled by 'injustice' in AFCON final triumph, says hero Gueye

Already furious at having a goal disallowed at the other end for a soft-looking foul minutes earlier, Senegal reacted angrily to the decision and some of their players walked off the pitch in disgust.

By AFP 7 days ago

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final

Senegal stuns Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes

By AFP 8 days ago

Uganda president says opposition 'terrorists' in victory speech

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the opposition were "terrorists" who had tried to use violence to overturn results.

By AFP 8 days ago

Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory

AFCON reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side.

By AFP 8 days ago

Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk.

By AFP 8 days ago

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

By AFP 8 days ago

Sudanese put through 'hell' as advanced weapons fuel war: UN rights chief

Nearly three years of war have put the Sudanese people through "hell", the UN's rights chief said Sunday.

By AFP 8 days ago

Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Mbeumo and Dorgu scored a goal each to hand City a blow in title race. Carrick will be hoping his team continues with the same performance against Arsenal next weekend.

By AFP 9 days ago

Museveni: Uganda's ex-revolutionary entering 5th decade in power

Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive, and shows no sign of giving up his place among the world's longest-serving leaders.

By AFP 9 days ago

Uganda's Museveni wins seventh presidential term

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, won a seventh term in office on Saturday with 71.65 percent of the vote, the country's Electoral Commission said.

By AFP 9 days ago

Bobi Wine breaks silence on whereabouts

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said that he had escaped a police raid on his home and was in hiding as the country braced for the results of a fraught election.

By AFP 9 days ago

Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead

Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said.

By AFP 9 days ago

Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls

"We have not necessarily denied people accessing (Wine), but we cannot tolerate instances where people use his residence to gather and... incite violence," police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke said.

By AFP 9 days ago

South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged

Heavy rains have drenched northeastern South Africa since late last year, claiming at least 30 lives, and the region is on maximum alert for more rain in the coming days.

By AFP 9 days ago

Where is Bobi Wine?

Uganda army denies abducting opposition candidate Bobi Wine from his home last night as incumbent President Yoweri Museveni takes early lead in the polls.

By AFP 9 days ago

Uganda opposition MP says 10 killed at his home by security forces

The MP said he was "emotionally broken" by the attack, which occurred after hundreds of his supporters had gathered at his home after voting ended.

By AFP 10 days ago

South Korea's former President jailed for 5 years

A South Korean judge sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes linked to his disastrous martial law declaration.

By AFP 10 days ago

Trump threatens military deployment over Minnesota protests

Protesters have denounced the aggressive tactics of Trump's broad-reaching immigration raids in rallies in the Midwestern city, which is a Democratic stronghold.

By AFP 10 days ago

Bobi Wine under house arrest, party says

President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to win a seventh term in office thanks to his total control of the state and security apparatus.

By AFP 10 days ago

Polls close in Uganda after delays, internet blackout

Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power.

By AFP 11 days ago

Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?

Iran remains one of the world's top ten oil producers even though its output has fallen sharply since the 1970s, hit in particular by rounds of US sanctions.

By AFP 11 days ago

Iran vows to defend itself following Trump threat

Iran vowed to defend itself against any foreign threat after US President Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about military action over the crackdown on protesters.

By AFP 11 days ago

Iran protester not sentenced to die for 'waging war against God'

An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death.

By AFP 11 days ago

More than 500 million fans request FIFA World Cup tickets

Football's global governing body FIFA said Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year's World Cup

By AFP 11 days ago

Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg.

By AFP 11 days ago

Philippines to ban Grok over deepfakes

Indonesia on Saturday became the first country to block access to Grok entirely, with Malaysia following the next day.

By AFP 11 days ago