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Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surges/in /by
Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric.
Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties/in /by
Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.
CAF chief open to corruption probe as Senegal-Morocco row deepens/in /by
Patrice Motsepe says he welcomes any independent inquiry into governance at the African football body, as tensions rise over the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco.
Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay/in /by
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.
Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensions/in /by
Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers/in /by
Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.
Benin awaits the name of its next president [Africanews Today]/in /by
In Benin, the focus is now on counting the votes following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé.
Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break/in /by
Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.
Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years/in /by
A Burundian court partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza on Monday after nearly two years behind bars.
What impact will the Iran war have on the wedding industry?/in /by
The wedding industry in the UK is gauging the impact of the war with Iran. Despite riding fuel prices putting pressure on supply chains, vendors say they are prepared to absorb higher costs.