World & Africa

Dozens are presumed dead after an overloaded boat capsizes on Lake Kivu in Congo

By Associated Press KINSHASA: The majority of the 50 passengers aboard a wooden boat that capsized on a lake in
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SA: Malema’s party promises jobs, land ahead of election

By Associated Press DURBAN: The controversial leader of South Africa’s third largest political party promised Saturday to create jobs for millions
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U.N. peacekeeping mission says staff, vehicles attacked in DRC capital

By Reuters KINSHASA: The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo said its staff and vehicles
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Age, mental capacity dominate campaign trail after report questions Biden’s memory

By Reuters The mental ability and age of the United States’ presidential candidates took centre stage on the campaign trail
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SA: Ramaphosa defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted Thursday that his ruling African National Congress party is making progress in addressing South
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Mozambique president Nyusi fights for immunity in London over $11 million case

By Reuters LONDON: Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday asked a London court to uphold his immunity, while a shipbuilding
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Congolese city Goma under threat as thousands flee rebel advance

By Reuters Summary M23 rebel offensive has escalated in recent weeks Rwanda accused of backing rebels, it denies this Around
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa to announce election date this month – spokesman

By Reuters JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the date of this year’s general election later this month,
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Palace says King Charles III being treated for cancer; will temporarily halt his public duties

By Associated Press LONDON: Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
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Namibia interim president says no plan to run in this year’s election

By Reuters WINDHOEK: Namibia’s Nangolo Mbumba, who took over as interim president of the southern African country on Sunday after
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