World & Africa

Opposition grows in Congo over US mineral deal

By Associated Press Opposition to a deal that would allow U.S. companies access to critical minerals in Congo is growing
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After UK threats, 3 African countries agree deportation deal to take back migrants

By Agencies Three African countries have agreed to accept the return of foreign offenders and people in the UK illegally
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Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa’s leading economy says it’s close to a new trade deal

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: China and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday as
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Leader of South Africa’s second biggest political party says he will step down

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: The leader of South Africa’s second biggest political party said Wednesday that he will not stand
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Uganda’s army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

By Associated Press KAMPALA: Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into
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Attorney fears for safety of Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine after army chief threats

By Associated Press KAMPALA: An attorney for Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine on Friday urged the international community “to demand immediate,
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How Macron’s Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump

By Associated Press PARIS: At the power gathering of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, the reflective shades worn by French President Emmanuel
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Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Besigye’s health is failing, his party says

By Associated Press KAMPALA: The health of jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is failing, his party said on Tuesday,
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School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: A truck and a school minibus were in collision in South Africa’s Gauteng province Monday, killing
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Uganda’s president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength

By Associated Press KAMPALA: President Yoweri Museveni said Sunday that his landslide victory in Uganda’s election showed the dominance of his
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