Trump Administration moves to unseal grand jury testimony in Epstein case amid political pressure/in /by
Facing mounting pressure from supporters and critics alike, the Trump administration says it will ask the courts to unseal secret files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The move comes as the White House attempts to contain a political firestorm that some analysts say it helped ignite.
Algeria’s President Tebboune offers to mediate between Malian authorities and rebel Tuareg forces/in /by
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is ready to help mediate between Malian authorities and rebel forces in the country’s north but only if Mali makes an official request for intervention.
Iran signals willingness to negotiate as nuclear talks resume with Europe/in /by
Friday’s meeting in Istanbul is seen as a critical step in reviving diplomacy, but whether it leads to full-scale negotiations or an eventual return to the 2015 nuclear deal remains uncertain.
568 people survived after an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire at sea, killing 3/in /by
Indonesian rescuers evacuating people from a passenger ferry that caught fire at sea said Monday more than 560 were rescued and three died.
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges after deadly protests/in /by
Nearly a month after deadly anti-government protests shook the Kenyan capital, prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is facing terrorism-related charges for his alleged role in the demonstrations.
Eritrea’s President warns Ethiopia against renewed conflict amid rising regional tensions/in /by
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has issued a warning to neighbouring Ethiopia, cautioning against the possibility of renewed conflict as tensions escalate in the Horn of Africa.
Ceasefire agreement between Kinshasa and M23 revives hope for lasting peace in eastern DRC/in /by
A long-awaited breeze of hope is emerging in the eastern DRC. After years of violence and the displacement of countless civilians, a principle agreement has been signed between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel movement, often accused of receiving support from Rwanda.
From military coups to elections: where is African democracy heading?/in /by
As more and more countries face democratic challenges, Senegalese journalist Ousmane Ndiaye explores the myths surrounding democratic backslides in Africa and warns of the risks ahead in his newly-released book, "Africa against democracy: myths, denial and dangers".
Paris unveils new mural in honour of Josephine Baker/in /by
A new mural in north-eastern Paris revives the spirit of legendary entertainer, activist and French resistance member Josephine Baker, and her love for both her country, the United States, and her elected home city, Paris.
Libya deports 700 Sudanese migrants in crackdown on trafficking/in /by
Eastern Libyan authorities have sent hundreds of Sudanese back to their war-torn home country, officials said Saturday, in a crackdown on migrants seeking to flee conflict and poverty for Europe by way of the the Mediterranean nation.