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Ivory Coast: 26 killed in minibus crash

Authorities say a crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28

Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Highlighting Global Inclusion

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals from five continents and who are key figures in his reform agenda

Kenya denies police resignation claims in Haiti

Kenya's police chief has denied media reports that more than a dozen Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have resigned over unpaid wages for the past three months

Polls open in general election in Ghana

Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country hit by one of the worst economic crises in a generation

Following deadly Mozambique protests NGO reports higher death toll

Dozens killed in Mozambique amid clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces sparked by October's disputed presidential elections says NGO

Burkina Faso Prime Minister Sacked And Government Dissolved

Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday

Inter Miami’s Messi named Major League Soccer MVP

Messi is the MLS MVP, even after a season where he missed 15 of Inter Miami's 34 regular-season matches with injuries or commitments to Argentina's national team. He factored into a league-high 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the hi...

Diego Maradona exhibition opens its doors in Buenos Aires

An immersive exhibition centred on Diego Maradona has opened its doors in the Argentinian capital. It features photographs, jerseys and football boots, as well as an immersive 360° projection room.

Syria says rebels backed by foreign countries after losing key cities

Syria's defense minister said rebel forces, which include offshoots of al Qaeda and ISIS, were getting assistance from foreign countries. Gen. Ali Mahmoud Abbas did not name the countries but appeared to be referring to Turkey, Israel, and the United S...

Real Madrid rely on Vinicius Junior and David Alaba to end losing streak

Real Madrid lost 2-1 in its latest match against Girona. Could the return of two of its star players change things?