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DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants re-done

By Associated Press KINSHASA: Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has won re-election with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s

Editor 1 January 2024 No Comment

Japan lowers its tsunami warning but still tells people not to go home after a

By Associated Press TOKYO: Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but

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Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address

By Associated Press BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New

Editor 1 January 2024 No Comment

Burundi’s president claims Rwanda is backing rebels fighting against his country

By Associated Press Burundi’s president has accused Rwanda of funding and training rebels behind an attack last week on the

Editor 1 January 2024 No Comment

South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

By Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands: South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of

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Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

By Associated Press Venezuela said Saturday it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent

Editor 31 December 2023 No Comment

At least 20 killed in Congo flooding and landslides, bringing this week’s fatalities to over

By Associated Press KINSHASA: At least 20 people have died following landslides caused by torrential rains which hit the South

Editor 25 December 2023 No Comment

Mali recalls its envoy in Algeria after alleging interference, deepening tensions over peace efforts

By Associated Press BAMAKO: Mali recalled its ambassador in Algeria after accusing it of interference in its internal affairs by

Editor 25 December 2023 No Comment

France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the

By Associated Press France on Friday completed the withdrawal of its troops after they were asked to leave Niger by

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Former Kenyan minister and 2 others charged with fraud over hospitality college project

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Kenya’s anti-corruption commission Friday charged the country’s former tourism minister and two others with economic crimes for