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Egypt reach AFCON quarterfinal after 3-1 win against Benin

A goal from Mohamed Salah in extra time sealed the match for the Pharaohs.

Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan’s Shimane Prefecture

A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues.

Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan’s Shimane Prefecture

A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues.

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins third term: provisional results

Provisional reults have credited Faustin-Archange Touadéra with 76.15% of votes, after an election boycotted by the main opposition coalition.

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins third term: provisional results

Provisional reults have credited Faustin-Archange Touadéra with 76.15% of votes, after an election boycotted by the main opposition coalition.

US expands $15,000 visa bond rule to more countries

he Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.

Cape Town celebrates culture at annual Minstrels’ Parade

One by one, troupes of thousands of minstrels filled the streets of Cape Town on Monday, marching, dancing, and dazzling crowds with bright satin costumes during the city’s annual Minstrels’ Parade.

Maduro makes first US court appearance after capture

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s longtime leader, has arrived at a New York courthouse, shackled, surrounded by heavily armed US law enforcement, just days after a stunning US military operation seized him in Caracas.

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria gears up to face DRC

In the run up to his team's match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says he is taking a disciplined approach and focusing on the task at hand.

UNICEF warns of alarming rise in sexual violence against children in Eastern DRC

UNICEF is warning that sexual violence against children has reached alarming levels at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as prolonged conflict and insecurity continue to devastate civilian life.