Africa
New Guinea constitution lets Junta leader seek presidency
In Guinea, the opposition is crying foul over a controversial constitutional referendum that could pave the way for the country’s junta leader to run for president.
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Kenyan engineer turns deadly water hyacinth into eco-friendly innovation
On Kenya’s Lake Naivasha, water hyacinth is choking the shoreline, killing fish and livelihoods. But for engineer Joseph Nguthiru, this invasive menace became the spark for a game changing, eco-friendly innovation.
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Uganda clears Museveni and Bobi Wine to face off in 2026 presidential election
With elections set for January 2026, the stage is now set for a high-stakes contest that pits Uganda’s past against its possible future.
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Nine Magellanic penguins released into the sea after rehabilitation in Uruguay
Nine Magellanic penguins were released back into the sea at Punta del Este on Wednesday after months of rehabilitation by Uruguayan conservationists.
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South Sudan: Vice president Machar’s trial sparks fears over fragile peace deal
Rights groups warn that the proceedings risk fueling mistrust at a time when citizens are looking to the peace accord as a roadmap away from violence. The trial has now been adjourned until Monday.
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Protesters rally at Ben Gurion Airport against Netanyahu before US visit
Protesters gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure for the United States, calling for his removal and an end to the war in Gaza.
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France: Sarkozy found guilty of criminal association in Libyan financing case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty Thursday of criminal association in connection with alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign.
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Ruto, Marco Rubio discuss Haiti, trade in New York
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President of Kenya William Ruto on Wednesday while both were in New York for the United Nations General Assembly
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Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’
The UN has not commented on Trump’s claims, but officials say no evidence of sabotage has been found so far. The incident comes as Trump continues to use his platform at the General Assembly to spotlight U.S. grievances with international institutions
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Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise - UN
Global shipping, moving over 80 per cent of the world’s merchandise trade, is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025
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Liberia: Giaba Director Urges Journalists to Strengthen Coverage On Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing
[FrontPageAfrica] Bissau -- Bissau - The Director General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Dr. Edwin Harris Jr., has called on journalists across West Africa to enhance their reporting on money laundering and terrorist financing, warning that weak and inaccurate coverage undermines efforts to
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Liberia: LPRC Shuts Down Srimex Terminals Over Unpaid Taxes - Bility Cries Foul, Vows Legal Action
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Tensions have escalated between the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) and Srimex Oil and Gas after LPRC management reportedly shut down Srimex's terminals, blocking the movement of petroleum products over unpaid taxes and alleged non-compliance with new tariff regulations.