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Namibia ruling party's presidential candidate in the lead
Africa

Namibia ruling party's presidential candidate in the lead

Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the ruling party SWAPO's presidential candidate, has taken an early lead in the November 27 election.

News

UN aid chief calls for urgent action on Sudan
Africa

UN aid chief calls for urgent action on Sudan

The UN humanitarian chief has called for immediate international action to address Sudan's deepening crisis.
Fidan, Blinken discuss regional issues in telephone call
Sport

Fidan, Blinken discuss regional issues in telephone call

In a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasised Türkiye’s commitment to regional stability, calling for reduced tensions in Syria, a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon, and immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Live Updates: Gaza death toll climbs above 44,400
World

Live Updates: Gaza death toll climbs above 44,400

Israel's war in Gaza — now in its 422nd day — has killed at least 44,429 Palestinians and left more than 105,250 wounded. In Lebanon, Israel has agreed to a ceasefire deal after killing 3,961 people since October 2023.
Search ongoing for 200 boat accident victims in Nigeria
Africa

Search ongoing for 200 boat accident victims in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria continue to search for 200 victims after a boat they were travelling on capsized in the central state of Kogi on Friday.
Côte d'Ivoire's ex-first lady to run for president in 2025
Africa

Côte d'Ivoire's ex-first lady to run for president in 2025

Simone Gbagbo, the ex-wife of Côte d'Ivoire's former President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced she will run for president in 2025.
Mali kills senior rebel commander in drone strike
Africa

Mali kills senior rebel commander in drone strike

Malian army has killed a senior rebel commander and "other terrorists" in a drone strike in the northern part of the country.
South Africa officially assumes G20 presidency
Africa

South Africa officially assumes G20 presidency

South Africa has officially assumed the presidency of the G20, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying it is a significant day for his country.
Ghana risks govt shutdown if no budget passed
Africa

Ghana risks govt shutdown if no budget passed

Ghana's parliament is unlikely to pass a provisional budget before the December 7 general election.
OPINION
After Muslims, Israel’s genocidal war is swallowing Christians too
Opinion

After Muslims, Israel’s genocidal war is swallowing Christians too

Christian communities in Gaza and Lebanon caught in Israel’s ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing must also be protected.
A new era in Trump-Netanyahu relations: between loyalty and tension?
Africa

A new era in Trump-Netanyahu relations: between loyalty and tension?

The world has changed since Donald Trump was last in power, most notably the ongoing Israeli genocide on Palestine. Here's a closer look at whether the US and Israel's alliance will survive under Trump's presidency.
Mistrust and violence are undermining US efforts for a Lebanon-Israel truce
Opinion

Mistrust and violence are undermining US efforts for a Lebanon-Israel truce

With Israel continuing air strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah demanding guarantees for its security, a lasting agreement between the two countries is looking increasingly difficult to achieve.

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E. Guinea's life

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Young cabinet

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Rhino's toilet rules

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BRICS Summit

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Putin BRICS upbeat

Life

African star contenders for World Athlete of the Year Awards
Life

African star contenders for World Athlete of the Year Awards

Cornelius Annor: Ghanaian mixed media artist capturing nostalgia
Life

Cornelius Annor: Ghanaian mixed media artist capturing nostalgia

Mashudu Ravele: South African native tongue finds a voice in her books
Life

Mashudu Ravele: South African native tongue finds a voice in her books

Coachella 2025: Why planned performance by Tyla, Rema thrills fans
Life

Coachella 2025: Why planned performance by Tyla, Rema thrills fans

Breyten: South African icon who fought apartheid with pen
Life

Breyten: South African icon who fought apartheid with pen