Ex-Man City player Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of rape
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty at a retrial Friday of one count of raping a woman and the attempted rape of another woman.
Tunisian coastguard recovers 13 migrant bodies from the sea
The Tunisian coastguard said Thursday it had recovered the bodies of 13 migrants after a shipwreck off Sfax, the port where violent clashes erupted last week between migrants and residents
Hollywood actors strike biggest walkout in over 40 years
"I think it's important for us to be compensated for our work, especially in these newer times. When newer times hit, things needs to be updated, things need to be adjusted and rearranged. And I think it's right." Roxann Remekie, actress and SAG-AFTRA member
California hosts homeless Worldcup
The tournament wraps up Saturday. Spectators can watch the matches for free at Sacramento State University.
End of AIDS’ still possible by 2030: UN
In a report, UNAIDS said that two decades ago the AIDS pandemic seemed unstoppable, with more than 2.5 million people acquiring HIV each year and AIDS claiming two million lives annually. But the picture is now dramatically different
Khartoum internet, mobile networks cut as fighting rages
Vital internet and mobile phone connections -- which have been critical to sourcing information and supplies during nearly three months of war -- were out of service as "violent clashes" raged in several parts of the city, witnesses told AFP via landline
South African ex-president Zuma in Russia for ‘health reasons’ – spokesman
Mr. Zuma, 81, "went to Russia last week for health reasons and he will return to the country when his doctors have completed his treatment,"
10 Beaches in Africa you need to know
Offering diverse landscapes and a range of activities, these coastal gems cater to romantic getaways, family vacations, and thrilling adventures.
In Senegal, would-be young migrants dream of Europe
In recent weeks, departures by small boats to the Spanish Canary Islands have picked up. The Spanish archipelago symbolises a gateway to Europe for the thousands of young Africans who take these perilous journeys despite being well aware of the risks
International Criminal Court opens new probe into Sudan violence
The ICC has been investigating crimes in Sudan's Darfur region since 2005 after a referral by the UN Security Council, and the Hague-based court has charged former leader Omar al-Bashir with offenses including genocide.