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Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.

ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes power

The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night

Guinea-Bissau faces fresh uncertainty after disputed election and coup

Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro ...

Hong Kong: Death toll climbs as firefighters contain apartment blaze

Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city's deadliest blazes is n...

CAF Champions League: Al Ahly, Mamelodi, Young Africans in action

JS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly

General sworn in as interim leader of Guinea-Bissau after coup

General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.

US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission

A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.

Interpol global policing forum says security needs a new compass

Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.

Vatican welcomes 27-metre Norway spruce in St Peter’s Square

A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican's St Peter's Square as the festive season begins.

Putin says U.S.–Ukraine draft points could form basis for future peace deal

Putin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week for further discussions, signaling ongoing efforts to explore a possible path tow...