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Protesters clash with police in Quito over fuel subsidy cuts
Protesters clashed with security forces in Quito on Tuesday as demonstrations erupted over rising diesel prices following the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies.
Protesters gather outside Windsor Castle ahead of Trump state visit
Protesters gathered outside Windsor Castle on Tuesday to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom.
Kenyan court orders arrest of British national on charges of murdering a local woman
A Kenyan high court has ordered the arrest of a British national on charges of murdering a local woman near a British army training ground in central Kenya 13 years ago, court officials said Tuesday.
Malawi counts votes after tightly contested presidential election
Voters faced a choice between giving President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, a second term or selecting another leader to solve the southern African nation’s soaring inflation, cost-of-living crisis and critical fuel shortages
Kenya’s Kipyegon makes more history with fourth 1,500m title
Faith Kipyegon finished in 3 minutes, 52.15 seconds for a nearly three-second win over another Kenyan, Dorcus Ewoi. Kipyegon joins the great Moroccan, Hicham El Guerrouj, as only the second runner to win four world titles at 1,500 meters.
Rwanda-backed M23 shows off new recruits as talks with DRC drag
The M23 said the recruits included Congolese soldiers who surrendered when fighting escalated this year and the local militia members who fought with them, but rights groups fear that prisoners of war and children are being enlisted against their will.
Nigeria: Hilda Baci’s record for largest pot of jollof rice confirmed by Guinness World Records
The 29-year-old chef and her team cooked close to 9 kilograms of jollof rice in Lagos last Friday.
Tanzania: Grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches
Tanzania's high court on Monday allowed Tundu Lissu's treason trial to proceed, the latest blow to the country's opposition.
Tanzania: grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches
Tanzania's high court on Monday allowed Tundu Lissu's treason trial to proceed, the latest blow to the country's opposition.
Vote counting underway in Malawi’s Presidential election
Vote counting has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi's crucial presidential election.