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Avram Grant out as Zambia coach weeks before Africa Cup of Nations

The former Israel, Ghana and Chelsea coach oversaw three straight home defeats this year in World Cup qualifying without scoring a goal, against Comoros, Morocco and Niger

Women displaced from al-Fashir in Sudan describe harrowing experiences

Witnesses said Rapid Support Forces fighters went from house to house, beating and shooting people, including women and children.

Tanzania deploys army as election protests spread

The electoral body on Thursday announced through state television that President Hassan had taken an early lead, garnering 96.99% of the votes in 8 out of 272 constituencies tallied early Thursday

Trump, Xi meet in person as US and China move to ease trade tensions

US President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday after a high-stakes face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling the talks “a success” and announcing new steps to ease trade tensions between the world’s two largest econo...

Death toll rises to 119 in Rio’s deadly police raid, UN raises alarm

The death toll from a massive police raid targeting a notorious drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has soared to 119, including four police officers, Brazilian authorities said on Wednesday.

Five more arrested in connection with Louvre jewelry heist, Paris prosecutor says

Five more people have been arrested in connection with the jewel heist at the Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday, bringing the total number of people detained to seven.

Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on the path to UNESCO recognition

Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma vows to resist until “final victory” over President Biya

Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he will continue to reject the results of this month’s presidential election until he secures a “final victory” over incumbent Paul Biya.

RSF Commander admits “violations” after hundreds of civilians reportedly killed in el-Fasher

Sudan's RSF paramilitary force admitted on Wednesday that "violations" had taken place in el-Fasher and said that its committees were in the city to investigate what had happened.

Death toll rises in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Melissa has risen to more than two dozen, with several people still missing, authorities said on Wednesday.