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Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win/in /by
Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.
Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa ‘xenophobic attack’/in /by
The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.
Senegalese president names new 30-member cabinet/in /by
Ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko says his Pastef party will not participate in the new government.
Court rules UK does not have to pay Rwanda over failed asylum plan/in /by
Rwanda had sued Britain for over $130 million after the controversial plan was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024.
Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed’s party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]/in /by
Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region.
Serena Williams to return to professional tennis at age 44/in /by
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
Abiy Ahmed blames ‘enemies’ for propaganda against election in ethiopia/in /by
Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed "Ethiopia’s historical enemies" were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election.
Iran conflict fuels farm crisis as costs soar in South Africa/in /by
South African wheat farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel and fertilizer markets. With diesel and fertilizer prices surging, producers warn that shrinking profits could push some farms to the brink.
Kenyan activists protest rising cases of gender-based violence, femicide/in /by
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital on Monday, calling for the government to urgently investigate rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, or the killing of women.
Mexico sets record with giant augmented reality World Cup mural/in /by
A collective of Mexican artists set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest augmented reality football mural, unveiling a 625.68-square-meter interactive artwork in the city of La Paz