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African penguin faces extinction despite new protections

Experts say stricter fishing limits will be crucial if Africa’s only penguin is to survive. For now, conservationists hope the legal victory will buy precious time to keep the species from disappearing forever.

Mugabe’s son arrested with cannabis, faces court in Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe Jr, son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested and charged with drug possession after police allegedly found cannabis in his bag during a traffic stop in Harare.

South African Olympic medalist Caster Semenya ends 7-year legal battle over sex eligibility rules

South African Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field. Her lawyer said on Thursday that they won’t be taking her appeal back to the Swiss Supreme Court, despite vict...

Zidane’s son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiers

In a move blending football legacy with national pride, Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French legend Zinédine Zidane, has received his first call-up to the Algerian national team, potentially helping the side secure its 2026 World C...

Protesters in Lisbon and Spain rally in support of flotilla intercepted by Israel

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Lisbon on Thursday in solidarity with Palestinians and in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces.

UN says at least 91 killed in besieged Darfur city last month

A Sudanese medical group has warned of a “full-blown humanitarian disaster” in the besieged city of el-Fasher after 23 people died of malnutrition in September, as fighting between the army and rival paramilitaries continues to exacerbate the crisis in...

Ivory Coast bans rallies as opposition leaders barred from October election

The government says the bans are necessary to maintain public order, citing false information and unrest tied to these rallies. But critics argue that the exclusions and the ban on protests mark a troubling erosion of democratic norms

Police name two victims of Manchester synagogue attack

Police on Friday identified the two men who were killed in a car and knife attack on a synagogue in northwest England on the holiest day of the Jewish year, as Britain’s chief rabbi said an “unrelenting wave” of antisemitism lay behind the crime.

Central African President Touadéra launches third-term bid

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was the first to submit his candidacy for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic on December 28.

Incumbent Touadéra submits candidacy for third presidential term

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was the first to submit his candidacy for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic on December 28.