Crowds cheer in Brasília after Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt
Opponents of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro celebrated across Brasília on Thursday night after the Supreme Court sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
Namibia: Ithete Urges Real Results From Hydrogen Projects to Transform Lives in Namibia
[Namibian] Natangue Ithete, deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy, at the Global African Hydrogen Conference, Windhoek, 10 September 2025
Charlie Kirk shooting witness says lack of security at the event troubled him
The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed for the public's help by releasing photos of the person they believe is responsible.
Eswatini denies agreement to receive Kilmar Abrego Garcia as US deportee
The Trump administration said last week it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian national, to the African kingdom.
Liberia: U.S.$17m Expected From New Petroleum Levy
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is expected to raise an estimated US$17 million annually through new petroleum levies, following a presidential directive to the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to adjust the petroleum pricing structure. The move is intended to fund social programs and provide critical equipment support to counties across the country.
Liberia: CDC Secretary General Accuses Lprc Boss of Secret Petroleum Imports, Alleges Corruption and Election Rigging Plot
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Secretary General of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has leveled serious allegations against the management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), accusing it of engaging in secret petroleum importation deals that bypass legal procurement processes.
South Africa reopens investigation into Steve Biko’s death after 48 years
Police officers killed the anti-apartheid activist while he was in detention in 1977.
Husbands can now take wives’ surnames, South African court rules
South Africa's Constitutional Court has overturned a law considered a "colonial import", which previously barred men from taking their wives' surnames after marriage.
University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts
Students from the University of the Philippines walked out of classes on Friday to protest against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s government, calling for transparency and accountability.
Historic vote paves the way for Chagos Islands’ return to Mauritius
The long-standing issue of the Chagos Islands has taken a significant turn this week, as the British House of Commons voted in favor of a bill supporting the retrocession of the archipelago to Mauritius.