Senegal ruling hampers Sonko's presidency bid
A top Senegalese court has ruled against opposition politician Ousmane Sonko in his appeal against a libel conviction. Sonko has been...
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Jan 5
Germany sees inflation ease to 5.9% for 2023
The cost of living in Germany increased by nearly 6% year-on-year last year, according to provisional figures. While inflation has eased...
Jan 4
Iran: Deadly blasts near grave of slain Qassem Soleimani
Iran's Health Ministry says scores have been killed in blasts near the grave of Iran's late top commander on the anniversary of his...
Jan 4
Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma charged with high treason
The charges come after gunmen recently attacked a barracks and prison in the capital Freetown. Numerous others are also facing similar...
Jan 3
Meloni faces pressure after Italian MP brings loaded gun to NYE party and one man is injured
Emanuele Pozzolo, a member of Giorgia Meloni’s far-right populist party, denied firing the shot which injured a man who was attending the...
Jan 3
Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from primary ballot
Maine's top election official concluded that Trump incited an insurrection in an attempt to hold onto power following defeat in the 2020...
Jan 3
India: Fuel running out as truckers strike — reports
Large queues were reported at gas stations in several Indian states as truck drivers continue their strike. The truckers are protesting a...
Jan 3
Somalia rejects Ethiopia deal with breakaway Somaliland
Ethiopia has pledged to recognize Somaliland in exchange for access to the Red Sea. The government of Somalia has called the deal a...
Jan 2
Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty
The city's leading critic of the Chinese Communist Party faces national security charges that could carry a life sentence. Jimmy Lai...
Jan 1
Congo: Tshisekedi re-elected but opposition cries foul
The incumbent won a vast majority of the votes, but opposition candidates called it a sham and wanted supporters to protest. Democratic...
Jan 1
China-Taiwan 'reunification' is inevitable, says Xi
"The motherland will surely be reunified," Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech. He also pledged more investment in new industries to...
Dec 29, 2023
VW's Dieselgate: Ex-CEO market manipulation trial to resume
Automaker Volkswagen admitted to using software that cheated emissions tests in 2015. Ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn is to stand trial again in...
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