World & Africa

Women and children are the main victims of the Israel-Hamas war with 16,000 killed, UN

By Associated Press UNITED NATIONS: Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with some 16,000 killed
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South African government says it wants to prevent an auction of historic Mandela artefacts by

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s government announced Friday it will challenge the auctioning of dozens of artifacts belonging to
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Namibian President Hage Geingob will start treatment for cancer, his office says

By Associated Press Namibian President Hage Geingob will start treatment for cancer after routine medical checkups and a follow-up biopsy
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UK lawmakers pass a bill to send migrants to Rwanda; burdles remain before any flights

By Associated Press LONDON: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak quelled a Conservative Party rebellion and got his stalled plan to send some
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Worst cholera outbreak in years hits eastern, southern Africa: UN

By Xinhua UNITED NATIONS: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is helping 13 countries in eastern and southern Africa battle one
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Tanzania says Kenyan authorities bow to pressure and will allow Air Tanzania cargo flights

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Kenyan authorities will allow cargo flights from Tanzania after its neighbour threatened to ban Kenya Airways
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Rwanda says it killed a Congolese soldier who crossed the border, heightening tensions

By Associated Press KIGALI: Rwanda’s military on Tuesday said it had killed a Congolese soldier who crossed the border and
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UN sets December deadline for its peacekeepers in Congo to completely withdraw

By Associated Press KINSHASA: The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, which helped in the fight against rebels for more than two
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South Africa’s ruling party marks its 112th anniversary ahead of a tough election year

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party will celebrate Saturday the 112th anniversary of its establishment
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Dozens of Kenyan lawyers protest what they say is judicial interference by President Ruto

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Kenyan lawyers Friday demonstrated peacefully in Nairobi against what they say is judicial interference by President
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