China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad/in /by
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city/in /by
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade/in /by
The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse/in /by
The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.
Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date/in /by
Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.
UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty/in /by
Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.
Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions/in /by
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.
Sudan war: 318 RSF fighters defect to army in latest blow to paramilitary/in /by
Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country more than three years into the war.
Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off/in /by
Campaigning for Nigeria’s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how they’ll improve the lives of citizens.
Wembanyama named France captain as star returns to Les Bleus/in /by
Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of France for four games in August, marking a new leadership role for the NBA star as he returns to the national team. The 22-year-old will lead a squad featuring veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in World Cup qualifying.