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Former MMA star Conor McGregor drops out of Ireland’s presidential race/in /by
Former MMA star and anti-immigrant campaigner Conor McGregor has dropped out of Ireland's presidential race. In a post on X, he criticised the electoral requirement for candidates to have the backing of 20 MPs or 4 local authorities.
Sudan: Survivors of North Darfur siege recount stories of rape and torture/in /by
The Rapid Support Forces have have maintained their siege of El-Fasher for 16 months, pushing thousands to flee.
Pix of the Day: September 15, 2025/in /by
Africanews samples a selection of the day's most striking images
Israel destroys multiple high-rises in Gaza City after evacuation warning/in /by
Israel’s military destroyed several high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Sunday after issuing online evacuation orders, some of which gave residents less than an hour to leave.
Salah surpasses Cole with 188 goals; now has legend Rooney in his sights/in /by
With a nerve-of-steel penalty in the dying moments of the match, Mohamed Salah cemented his legacy among the Premier League's most elite goalscorers, climbing into fourth place on the competition's all-time list and keeping Liverpool's title charge alive.
From pulpit to presidency: Chakwera’s profile tested as Malawi votes/in /by
As Malawians prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, President Lazarus Chakwera is fighting for a second term against a backdrop of severe economic hardship and public disillusionment, a stark contrast to the hope that propelled him into office four years ago in a historic election.
Guinea-Bissau: Ex-PM Pereira says will return to country to seek presidency/in /by
Guinea-Bissau's former prime minister, Domingos Simoes Pereira is planning a return to the country – and a run for the presidency.
Tommy Robinson rally in London draws 110,000 and ends in clashes/in /by
A march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people in London on Saturday, but it turned unruly when a small group clashed with police.
Malawi to head to the polls as Peter Mutharika seeks comeback/in /by
Malawians head to the polls tomorrow in a fiercely contested presidential election that sees former President Peter Mutharika attempting a dramatic political comeback at the age of 84.
Date farmers in Morocco hope for bumper harvest/in /by
The date harvest season has begun in Morocco's Draa-Tafilalet region and farmers are hopeful it's going to be a bumper year after mild summer temperatures and abundant rain. At the start of the season, the harvest has already exceeded 100,000 tons.