World & Africa

US sanctions Rwanda’s military and top officials over support for M23 rebels in Congo

By Associated Press The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for
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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

By Associated Press DUBAI: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United
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Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: It’s an unusual move for the African continent’s leading democracy: South Africa’s president announced earlier this month
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Abiy’s vision of Ethiopia includes a seaport in Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict

By Associated Press To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of
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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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