Everyone Wants Me To Run In 2024, Says Trump
Donald Trump has dropped another hint at a White House campaign in 2024, with the former US president telling Indian television that a run for office would “make a…
Doctors concerned over Queen Elizabeth health; Charles, Camilla, William keep her company
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned…
Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent appointed UK trade secretary
Liz Truss, prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has appointed Kemi Badenoch as the new secretary of state for international trade and president of the board of trade.…
Liz Truss Becomes New UK PM After Audience With Queen Elizabeth
Liz Truss on Tuesday officially became Britain’s new prime minister, at an audience with head of state Queen Elizabeth II after the resignation of Boris Johnson. The former foreign…
We Respect Court Ruling But Disagree With Decision, Says Odinga
Kenya’s defeated presidential candidate Raila Odinga said Monday he respected a ruling by the Supreme Court that upheld victory for his electoral rival William Ruto, although he said he…
Kenya’s supreme court declares William Ruto’s election as valid
Kenya’s supreme court has declared William Ruto’s election as valid. The decision was announced on Monday by Martha Koome, chief justice of Kenya’s supreme court. Ruto, Kenya’s deputy president,…
Angola ruling party wins vote and president a second term
Angola’s MPLA party was on Monday declared the winner of the closely fought election, extending its decades-long rule in the oil-rich country and handing President Joao Lourenco a second…
32 Killed, 159 Injured As Death Toll Continues To Rise In Libya Clashes
Clashes between backers of Libya’s rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major…
South African Inflation Hits New 13-Year High
Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers…
Fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull
Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, shattering a five-month truce between the warring sides. The renewed warfare follows both sides repeatedly blaming…
Nigerian students from Zamfara expelled by Cyprus university
No fewer than 91 students from Zamfara state have been expelled by Cyprus International University over the failure of the Northwestern state government to pay the tuition and other…
Mali Junta Names New Interim PM
Mali’s military junta has appointed a colonel, Abdoulaye Maiga, as the interim replacement for the country’s civilian prime minister, who has been admitted to hospital. Colonel Maiga is also…
Odinga Files Court Petition Disputing Outcome Of Kenya Presidential Election
Kenya’s defeated presidential candidate Raila Odinga has filed an online petition to the country’s top court, his lawyer told AFP Monday, challenging the result of the August 9 election…
Drone Shot Down At Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Headquarters
A drone was shot down over the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in annexed Crimea on Saturday, a local official said. “The drone was shot down just above…
UN To End Travel Ban Exemptions For Taliban Officials
The United Nations is set to end travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials Friday, pending any deal by Security Council members on a possible extension, diplomats said. Under…