DRC: Ally of President Tshisekedi elected head of parliament/in /by
Vital Kamerhe was elected president of the national assembly Wednesday, ending months of bickering and a threat by the President to dissolve parliament
Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui found dead on Mt Everest/in /by
“We have received a report that the research and rescue team have found the body of the Kenyan climber, while his guide remains missing. ..."
Rwanda’s president defends his country’s refugee track record/in /by
Addressing the Global Security Forum, Paul Kagame said his country has provided a "safe haven" for refugees for many years.
Iran’s supreme leader predicts Israel’s elimination as Hamas leader offers condolences/in /by
Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash along with six others. Offering his condolences, Haniyeh expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and leadership.
Tunisia sentences journalists to a year in prison for criticizing the government/in /by
The sentences come less than two weeks after both were arrested. They are among a broader group of journalists, activists and lawyers charged under Decree 54, a law criminalizing the dissemination of "fake news" aimed at harming public safety or national defense.
Greece frees Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck/in /by
A group of Egyptians jailed for nearly a year on suspicion of causing a deadly shipwreck have been released from prison in southern Greece, a day after a court threw out the case against them on grounds that it had no jurisdiction to try it
Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick gives Atalanta the Europa League title/in /by
The London-born Nigerian forward scored all three goals in the Italian team's 3-0 win over German side, Bayer Leverkusen.
Biden hosts Kenya’s William Ruto to strengthen tech cooperation/in /by
During the state visit, which began with a meeting between American and Kenyan tech leaders, the two presidents discussed ways to leverage their countries' strengths
All you need to know about the upcoming UK general election/in /by
The Conservatives, in power since 2010, face criticism over various controversies, while Labour strives to overcome its reputation for irresponsible spending.
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Releases KPMG Report On GRA/SML Deal/in /by
[Accra Times] The report has only been made public now after persistent calls from civil society advocates and Right To Information (RTI) requests from media watchdog, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).