Runner-up in CAR’s presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud/in /by
The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra winner of the December vote.
Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities/in /by
Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.
French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris/in /by
French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.
Somalia’s National Army brings ‘total war’ to al-Shabab militants/in /by
Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants
Greenlanders voice concern as US renews push to acquire Arctic island/in /by
The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeover
USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation/in /by
Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.
USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video/in /by
Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.
Iran police officer killed as protests over cost of living enter 12th day/in /by
President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.
South africa won’t block US refugee program for white minority/in /by
Despite December’s raid, the U.S. State Department said refugee operations remain intact, noting that more Afrikaners arrived in the U.S. in December than in any previous month, with higher numbers expected in January.
Venezuela holds mass funeral for soldiers killed in US military operation/in /by
Venezuela’s military has begun burying dozens of soldiers killed in a United States military operation, holding a mass funeral in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.