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Congo-Brazzaville launches electoral roll revision ahead of presidential polls
Officials say the operation aims to ensure transparency and guarantee the credibility of the vote which is due to take place in March next year.
Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s elderly population soars amid weak support systems
In just 15 years, sub-Saharan Africa has seen the number of people over 60 balloon by an estimated 50 per cent.
Afghanistan hit by second powerful quake as death toll exceeds 1,400
An magnitude 5.5 aftershock shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands more.
Portuguese team pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota
His family and widow, Rute, were present to unveil a framed bronze Portugal shirt with Jota's name and number on at the nation's training base in Lisbon.
Congo ex-justice minister sentenced to forced labor for corruption
In a high-profile corruption crackdown, a top Congolese court has sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to three years of forced labor after convicting him of embezzling $19 million in public funds.
Putin and Kim attend Xi’s grand military parade in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
Rapper Cardi B cleared of assaulting security guard
In the $24 million civil trial, the star was accused of slashing a woman's face with her fingernails.
Ugandan nurse brings lifeline to forgotten elders amid growing aging crisis
In the remote hills of Uganda, Winnie Katwesigye is on a mission. She is not only delivering healthcare but also restoring dignity to elderly people often forgotten by the system.
Cameroon: UN raises alarm at exclusion of President Biya’s rival from vote
Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Kamto, Biya's fiercest challenger from standing, leading to protests. 92-year-old Biya announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside