World & Africa

Prosecutors seek death penalty for 3 Americans implicated in alleged coup attempt in Congo

By Associated Press KINSHASA: Prosecutors on Tuesday called for 50 people, including three Americans, to face the death penalty for
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‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a

By Associated Press THIAROYE-SUR-MER: Salamba Ndiaye was 22 when she first tried to get to Spain, dreaming of a career
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Cows obstruct Nigeria’s capital as climate change and development leave herders with nowhere to go

By Associated Press ABUJA: At an intersection seven miles from the presidential villa, frustrated drivers honk as a herd of
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Five Kenyan policemen arraigned over jail break of suspected serial killer

By Reuters NAIROBI: Five Kenyan police officers were arraigned on Wednesday, accused of helping a suspected serial killer and 12
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OBAMA NIGHT: Barack, Michelle rouse crowd for Harris

By Reuters CHICAGO: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama delivered a one-two punch at the Democratic
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Malawi’s main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika (84) to run in 2025

By Reuters BLANTYRE: Malawi’s main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party endorsed on Sunday former President Peter Mutharika to be
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Chinese company frees Nigerian presidential jet seized over US$60 million legal dispute

By Reuters LAGOS: A Chinese firm at the heart of a legal dispute with Nigeria has released a government-owned jet
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Hunger and unemployment: Drought delivers twin problem to southern Africa

By Kitsepile Nyathi I Nation Media Group The El-Nino induced drought sweeping through southern Africa is taking a toll on
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South Africa drops immigration charges against 95 Libyans arrested at a military-style camp

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South African prosecutors withdrew immigration-related charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at
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Nigeria considers tough penalties for subversive acts under proposed law

By Reuters LAGOS: Nigerian lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose punishments of up to 10 years in jail
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