Africa
Catholic Pope renews call for Sudan ceasefire and humanitarian corridors
He also called for prayers for Tanzania following the recent deadly election-related demonstrations.
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Africa
Kenya's Kilimo and Ethiopia's Aderra win Istanbul Marathon
The 47th edition of the Istanbul Marathon took place on Sunday and included 41,000 participants.
Africa
Passengers stranded at Tanzanian airports as contested election disrupts air travel
Domestic flights were all cancelled and some international travellers were unable to retrieve flight details due to unavailability of internet.
Africa
Guinea-Bissau: Presidential campaign kicks off without main opposition party
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló appears as a favourite following the exclusion of the PAIGC.
Africa
Nigeria's government responds to Trump's military action threat
The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian government and mixed reactions from analysts and citizens.
Africa
Monday marks final day for Guinea presidential election candidacies
Guinea's presidential election campaign began taking shape Monday as the deadline passed for candidates to file for the December 28 vote, with transitional President Mamadi Doumbouya expected to run while the country's main political parties were excluded from the process.
Africa
Powerful 6.3 earthquake kills at least 20 people, injures hundreds in Afghanistan
A spokesperson for the Health Ministry said the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Africa
Tanzania's President Hassan sworn in after disputed election protests
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in Monday at a ceremony limited to invited guests, following a disputed election that sparked deadly protests after two main opposition candidates were barred from running.
Africa
Guinea-Bissau: Presidential campaign kicks off without main opposition party
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló appears as a favourite following the exclusion of the PAIGC.
Africa
Nigeria's government responds to Trump's military action threat
The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian government and mixed reactions from analysts and citizens.
Africa
Monday marks final day for Guinea presidential election candidacies
Guinea's presidential election campaign began taking shape Monday as the deadline passed for candidates to file for the December 28 vote, with transitional President Mamadi Doumbouya expected to run while the country's main political parties were excluded from the process.
Africa
Powerful 6.3 earthquake kills at least 20 people, injures hundreds in Afghanistan
A spokesperson for the Health Ministry said the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations are ongoing.