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Hundreds dead and buildings destroyed in Syria

Hundreds dead and buildings destroyed in Syria

At least 380 people have died and more than 1,000 have been injured in rebel-held...

Ramaphosa asks deputy to delay resignation

Ramaphosa asks deputy to delay resignation

On Monday, Mr. Mashatile will take the oath of office as an MP. His election to...

In pictures: Search and rescue operations under way

In pictures: Search and rescue operations under way

Search continues for victims at site of collapsed building in Diyarbakir, Turkey

In the impacted areas, schools would be closed for a week, according to Turkey's vice president

In the impacted areas, schools would be closed for a week,...

According to Turkey's vice president Fuat Oktay, schools would be shuttered for...

Total estimated death toll exceeds 1,200

Total estimated death toll exceeds 1,200

Erdogan added that Turkey had suffered at least 5,383 injuries. Syria has seen dozens...

Huge quake toppled buildings in Turkey and Syria as people slept

Huge quake toppled buildings in Turkey and Syria as people...

Turkish Interior Minister Suleymon Soylu said 10 cities were affected: Gaziantep,...

Cameroon arrests suspects over journalist's death

Cameroon arrests suspects over journalist's death

The radio broadcaster was missing for five days before being discovered dead on...

Children injured at president's event in Sierra Leone

Children injured at president's event in Sierra Leone

According to a statement from the government's office of the press secretary, the...

US urges Sudan to re-arrest diplomat's killer

US urges Sudan to re-arrest diplomat's killer

The release was not a component of a deal between the two countries, according to...

Pope heads to South Sudan for first visit

Pope heads to South Sudan for first visit

By traveling there, the pope is keeping a promise he made to South Sudan's competing...

Policemen due for sentencing for Kenyan lawyer's murder

Policemen due for sentencing for Kenyan lawyer's murder

The attorney was representing Mr. Mwendwa, a motorbike taxi driver who had claimed...

Chad to open embassy in Israel after resuming ties

Chad to open embassy in Israel after resuming ties

Netanyahu's office stated that the two leaders will officiate the opening of the...

US urges more democratic inclusion in Tunisia

US urges more democratic inclusion in Tunisia

After the president shut down parliament in 2021 and granted himself nearly limitless...

South Sudan to hold prayers for Pope's 'safe arrival'

South Sudan to hold prayers for Pope's 'safe arrival'

The announcement was made by Archbishop Ameyu to all Christians, who were invited...

US concerned over Sudan freeing diplomat's killer

US concerned over Sudan freeing diplomat's killer

The release was not a result of a deal between the two countries, according to the...

Kenyan teachers held over video of pupils simulating sex

Kenyan teachers held over video of pupils simulating sex

According to a police complaint, the video "exposing the students in an obscene...

Malawi president reduces size of cabinet in reshuffle

Malawi president reduces size of cabinet in reshuffle

The resignations were anticipated when news broke that several ministers were being...

South Africa considers $52m deal with Spurs - report

South Africa considers $52m deal with Spurs - report

The Rwandan government has a contentious sponsorship arrangement worth more than...

Fuel price rise in Cameroon as subsidies scrapped

Fuel price rise in Cameroon as subsidies scrapped

The administration had received numerous requests from unions to raise the minimum...

Crowds gather for Pope's Mass in Kinshasa

Crowds gather for Pope's Mass in Kinshasa

The pope will meet with war veterans from the country's resource-rich east, where...

One dead in attack on Chinese nationals in Ethiopia

One dead in attack on Chinese nationals in Ethiopia

A peace agreement agreed in November has brought about some relative calm in the...

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

The radioactive capsule was missing and the gauge was broken when it was unpacked...

Pope Francis heads to DR Congo for landmark visit

Pope Francis heads to DR Congo for landmark visit

The pope will remain in Kinshasa until Friday before traveling to Juba, the capital...

Liberia's George Weah declares bid for re-election

Liberia's George Weah declares bid for re-election

Throughout his tenure in power, Mr. Weah has been charged with economic mismanagement.

Mystery over blue tap water in Johannesburg

Mystery over blue tap water in Johannesburg

According to the afflicted resident, the blue water eventually stopped dripping.

Sudan frees killer of US diplomat after financial settlement

Sudan frees killer of US diplomat after financial settlement

A Sudanese court found Abu Zaid and four other individuals guilty of the diplomat's...