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Former Malawi president holds strong lead in presidential election

Partial results released on Monday show Peter Mutharika receiving around 68% of the vote compared to incumbent Lazarus Chakwera who has over 20%.

Guineans vote overwhelmingly to allow military junta to run for presidency

Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country's junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count.

Sahel military juntas quit international court, citing “neo-colonial” bias

The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.

Thousands of bikers gather in Fatima for annual Blessing of the Helmets

An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.

Priests in Rome march to parliament in solidarity with Palestinians

A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.

South Africa’s president renews calls for Palestinian statehood

Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

At least 8 children dead in drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti

They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.

French player Ousmane Dembélé wins men’s Ballon d’Or

The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.

UN General Assembly: Kenyan president Ruto says Haiti crisis “can and must be solved”

The Kenyan president spoke at a meeting dedicated to the Haiti situation during the United Nations General Assembly.

2025 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé and Chloé Kelly among the top contenders

The ceremony will take place on Monday night and will celebrate the best of the 2024-2025 football season.