Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October's election.In a statement, the…
Nigeria’s victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu hailed the women's national football team for their victory at the recent Women's Africa Cup of…
Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather
At least 30 people have died in Beijing and more than 80,000 were evacuated to safety, Chinese authorities said, as…
Russia strikes prison in Ukraine, killing 16 and wounding dozens
A Russian airstrike on a prison in a frontline region in southeastern Ukraine has killed 17people and wounded 42others, according…
India denies it was pressured into ending conflict with Pakistan
India's defence ministry has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim of ending its conflict with Pakistan in May, saying the…
Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building
A New York City police officer is among four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise.Police said…
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire
Thailand has accused Cambodia of "deliberately" violating a ceasefire the two countries had agreed on Monday to end border clashes…
Watch: Timelapse shows powerful storm rolling into Minnesota
A powerful storm system swept through Minnesota on Sunday, initially leaving 72,000 homes without power and causing widespread damage, including…
US companies up against ‘nightmare’ tariff wall
Donald Trump took the trade world by storm when he returned to office, announcing new and higher tariffs on imports,…
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
President Donald Trump has asked a US court to order a swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch in his lawsuit against…
Coach Deion Sanders ‘cured from cancer’ after bladder surgery
American football coach Deion Sanders revealed he had surgery to remove his bladder following a cancer diagnosis.Mr Sanders, coach of…
Suspect faces terrorism charges in stabbing of 11 at Walmart in Michigan
A 42-year-old man is facing charges of terrorism and assault with intent to murder after 11 shoppers were stabbed at…
Gaza experiencing ‘real starvation’, Trump says
There is "real starvation" in Gaza, Donald Trump has said, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted there was no…
Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump
Donald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine…
Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid
Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in northern Zamfara state despite ransoms…
Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?
Activists and human rights groups have accused United States President Donald Trump of using African countries as a “dumping ground”…
US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to Washington had been declared persona non grata,…
Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA —Researchers warn that type 2 diabetes could affect millions more people in the coming decades after a…
Thai evacuees react with joy after ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia
ThailandSpirits were high among Thai evacuees at an evacuation centre in the country’s Surin Province after they heard the news…
Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba passes on at age 60
GhanaGhana’s President Mahama is set to honour Daddy Lumba with a “befitting” funeral for one of the country’s most influential…