Africa

US, South Africa in spat over arms-to-Russia charge

JOHANNESBURG, May 11, 2023 (AFP) - The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly…

Four people shot dead in Tunisia synagogue attack: interior ministry

TUNIS, May 10, 2023 (AFP) - Two worshippers participating in an annual Jewish pilgrimage to a renowned Tunisian synagogue and…

Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official

BUKAVU, DR Congo, May 7, 2023 (AFP) - The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in…

Nigeria police rescues 58 kidnap victims near capital

  ABUJA, May 7, 2023 (AFP) - Police in Nigeria said Sunday that it rescued 58 people who were abducted…

Strong earthquake kills one, destroys houses in Japan

TOKYO, May 5, 2023 (AFP) - A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Friday, leaving at least one person dead…

Biden says Sudan conflict ‘must end,’ threatens sanctions

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday said weeks of urban fighting in Sudan "must…

Seven South Sudanese peace delegates killed in attack: Norway NGO

OSLO, May 4, 2023 (AFP) - A Norwegian humanitarian organisation said Thursday seven South Sudanese delegates who attended a peace…

Rwanda counts cost after floods, landslides kill 130

RUBAVU, Rwanda, May 4, 2023 (AFP) - Rwandans grieved Thursday for lost loved ones and destroyed homes after powerful floods…

World’s tallest ‘hemp hotel’ trails South Africa’s green credentials

By Julie BOURDIN Agence France-Presse CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) -- With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's…

Two Kenyan pastors face courts over cult massacre

by Hillary ORINDE Agence France-Presse MALINDI, Kenya (AFP) -- Two pastors were appearing before Kenyan courts on Tuesday suspected of…

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