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G7 leaders gather in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15-17, with analysts expecting China to dominate the agenda amid shifting global alliances.
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A flight carrying migrants deported from the United States arrived in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, marking a new development in American immigration enforcement efforts. The aircraft transported individuals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia as part of a programme that relocates undocumented foreigners to third countries. The Central African Republic has
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In July 2025, at approximately 21:00 local time in the north-eastern United States, an eyewitness observed an intense bright light in their backyard as they parked their car upon returning home from work. Photograph: Pentagon In July 2025, at approximately 21:00 local time in the north-eastern United States, an eyewitness observed an intense bright light
Latest US release of UFO files reveals strange lights but few hard facts Read More »
Iran and the US said the countries are discussing draft text to a deal but there are still some key differences to overcome Full report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to
Ehizomwengie had been unable to claim his winnings due to his undocumented status. Photograph: supplied Ehizomwengie had been unable to claim his winnings due to his undocumented status. Photograph: supplied Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while
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Photo: Tope J. Asokere / Pexels Un premier groupe de Nigérians a atterri, jeudi 11 juin 2026 dans la matinée à Lagos, capitale économique du Nigeria. Ils ont été rapatriés d'Afrique du Sud après une montée des violences xénophobes dans la Nation arc-en-ciel. Ce groupe était composé de 258 personnes, en majorité des femmes et
Violences xénophobes en Afrique du Sud: un premier groupe de Nigérians rapatrié Read More »
This week's scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where medics are scrambling to respond to an outbreak of Ebola, have brought back haunting memories for those who have lived through similar crises. A decade ago Faley found himself on the front line of a similar situation in West Africa – the worst recorded outbreak
‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts Read More »
The files, including emails and presentations, reveal that a senior Shell executive cautioned as early as 2008 about the risks of continuing to pump millions of barrels of unrefined fuel through one of the company's main pipelines in Africa's biggest oil producer while it was subject to massive and destructive uncontrolled theft and infrastructure failures.
Cyril Ramaphosa now faces the possibility of being removed from office as MPs have taken the unprecedented step of setting up a committee that will recommend whether or not he should be impeached. This issue first came up in parliament in 2022, but last month, the county's highest court ruled that MPs had violated the
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won’t go away for South Africa’s president Read More »
A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the
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Photo: Sm105 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African family An African treaty that rejects longstanding international human rights obligations moved a step closer to becoming policy this week as governments across the continent met in Ghana. The draft African
‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous Read More »
In a move that signals a new chapter in Liberian governance, President Joseph Boakai has introduced sweeping restrictions on foreign travel for senior government officials. The directive, which affects cabinet ministers, directors, and other high-ranking civil servants, requires prior approval from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning before any international travel is undertaken. The
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