Niger military rulers say ousted president ‘tried to escape’
NIAMEY, Niger, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - Niger's military rulers said they had foiled an attempt by Mohamed Bazoum, the…
7 months ago
Africa
Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon
By Romuald NKONLAK YAOUNDÉ, Oct 9, 2023 (AFP) - At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused…
7 months ago
Security Council to decide Monday on non-UN force for Haiti
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Oct 1, 2023 (AFP) - The UN Security Council will decide on Monday whether to endorse…
7 months ago
At least nine killed in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse
CHEGUTU, Zimbabwe, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) - At least nine miners were killed after a shaft in a Zimbabwean gold…
7 months ago
Record number of children attacked and killed in DR Congo: UN
KINSHASA, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to see record numbers of children…
7 months ago
Tanzania faces power shortages, rationing due to drought
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 28, 2023 (AFP) - Drought and maintenance issues have forced Tanzania to ration electricity, the national…
7 months ago
Blaze kills 34 at illegal Benin fuel depot
COTONOU, Sept 23, 2023 (AFP) - At least 34 people died in Benin near Nigeria's border on Saturday when a…
8 months ago
S.African chickens hit by ‘worst’ bird flu outbreak
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - South African poultry farmers have warned of possible chicken and egg shortages as they…
8 months ago
Ukraine says ship carrying wheat leaves port for Egypt
KYIV, Ukraine, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - A ship carrying wheat has left a Ukrainian port and was heading to…
8 months ago
President Biden urges UN to authorize international security mission in Haiti
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Sept 19, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden urged the United Nations on Tuesday to…
8 months ago
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