Former Nissan Chief Ghosn faces second French arrest warrant
Former Renault-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn faces another international arrest warrant as French investigators intensify their efforts to bring him to...
Month: July 2023
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir vows to hold country’s first election
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir declared on Tuesday that the long-awaited elections, originally scheduled for next year, would proceed as...
Relief in Senegal and beyond after Sall averts election crisis
Relief swept Senegal and its foreign allies on Tuesday after President Macky Sall said he would not seek a contested...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe resolves dispute in South Africa women’s team
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has stepped in to address a dispute between the...
Israelis stage massive airport protest against judicial overhaul
Hundreds of Israelis gathered today at Israel's Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv to voice their opposition to the government's...
South Africa’s Zulu King Dismisses Poisoning Rumors and Affirms Good Health
The neighboring country where he was undergoing a routine medical check-up, the Zulu king, Misuzulu Zulu, vehemently denied rumors of...
Senegalese President Macky Sall announces decision not to pursue controversial third term
Senegal's President Macky Sall, known for his soft-spoken demeanor, surprised the nation on Monday with his announcement that he would...
France witnesses significant reduction in overnight protest violence, government responds
Tthe interior ministry of France announced on Tuesday that the level of violence during overnight protests had significantly decreased by...
Senegal President Macky Sall pledges not to seek third term
President Macky Sall has officially declared that he will not seek a third term in office. His decision, which was...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: New York City’s Budget: Investing in Working Families and New Yorkers in Need.
Our city’s budget reflects our values, and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we...
Opposition leader Sonko urges Senegalese to rally ahead of President’s speech
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition leader in Senegal, has urged the public to gather in large numbers before President Macky...
Lebanon’s Innovative ‘Drive-Throw’ Recycling Aims to Tackle Garbage Crisis
A unique "drive-through" recycling initiative has emerged, allowing motorists to exchange empty bottles and cardboard for cash. The country has...
Former VP Pence, UK ex-PM Truss back exiled Iran opposition group
Former US vice president Mike Pence and British ex-prime minister Liz Truss on Saturday gave their backing to an exiled...
Protesters keep pressure on Israel PM over reform plan
Israelis protested again on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial reform plans, days after he said he had...
UN chief calls on world to make troubled Haiti ‘top priority’
On a visit to spotlight violence and chaos in Haiti, the UN secretary-general on Saturday called for a robust international...
Ukraine war ‘corrosive’ for Putin, CIA ‘opportunity’: spy chief
Russia's war in Ukraine has had a "corrosive" effect on Russian President Vladimir Putin, CIA Director William Burns said Saturday,...
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing...
Moroccan women shake up world of Gnaoua music
Young Moroccan women are bringing new and inclusive energy to the centuries-old art of Gnaoua, a spiritual musical repertoire traditionally...
Iran snooker passion grows as fans take cue from ‘Persian Prince’
A passion for snooker has swept Iran in recent years, a trend fans attribute largely to the country's first internationally...
Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets: ministry
Israel has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3-billion deal,...
‘Thin-armoured’ French tanks impractical for attacks, says Ukraine commander
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked French leader Emmanuel Macron for sending light combat tanks to Kyiv, and Defense Minister Oleksiy...
Fighting shakes Khartoum as displaced battle disease
Fierce fighting between the forces of rival generals shook the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Sunday as disease and malnutrition threatened...
Zulu king undergoes tests following adviser’s sudden death: Spokesman
South Africa's Zulu king, head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy, has undergone "thorough" medical examinations following the sudden...
Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland: White House
US President Joe Biden has scheduled a diplomatic trip to Europe this month with stops in the United Kingdom, at...
Hamas lets Gaza residents pose with weapons for first time
The armed wing of Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas has put its weapons on public display, in a first open event...
US eases Ethiopia aid restrictions, citing rights progress
The United States said Friday that it was easing restrictions on aid to Ethiopia, pointing to progress on human rights...
3 Chinese navy ships visit Nigeria to strengthen bilateral ties
The Chinese Navy Escort Task Group (ETG) 162, comprising MSL Destroyer NANNING, MSL Frigate SANYA, and Supply Ship WEISHANHU, on...
Teacher arrested for defiling pupil at maize farm
A junior secondary school teacher, Eric Rotich, aged 38, has been apprehended over the weekend after he was caught in...
Unrest in France leads to tourism sector setbacks
France's tourism industry is experiencing a decline due to the ongoing violent protests following the tragic police shooting of a...
Dutch king anticipated to apologize for slavery
King Willem-Alexander is widely expected to issue a formal apology on behalf of the Netherlands for its involvement in slavery....
Shipping’s climate impact under scrutiny as nations seek emission reductions
The substantial carbon footprint of global shipping networks, which traverse the world's oceans and sustain the global economy, will face...
French Riots: 1,000 arrested prior to teenager’s funeral
France experienced a fourth night of protests marked by violence and looting, leading to nearly 1,000 arrests. The police force...
Tragic Kenya road accident claims dozens of lives
A devastating road accident in western Kenya resulted in the loss of at least 48 lives as a truck veered...