Africa
Interpol global policing forum says security needs a new compass
Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.
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Africa
US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission
A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
Africa
General sworn in as interim leader of Guinea-Bissau after coup
General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.
Africa
CAF Champions League: Al Ahly, Mamelodi, Young Africans in action
JS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly
Africa
Hong Kong: Death toll climbs as firefighters contain apartment blaze
Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city's deadliest blazes is now at least 128
Africa
Guinea-Bissau faces fresh uncertainty after disputed election and coup
Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
Africa
ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes power
The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night
Africa
Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.
Africa
Elephants' calm response to drones opens new doors for observation - Study
A new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals
Africa
Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut
With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.
Africa
Africa: Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn
[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.
Africa
Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses
[Liberian Investigator] Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is urging the Liberian Senate to intervene swiftly by engaging the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) to reduce the cost of electricity for industries and major businesses from 20 cents to 15 cents per