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200 Kenyan police officers arrive at UN mission in Haiti

Two hundred Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Thursday to join the United Nations-backed mission to fight gangs in the crisis-plagued Caribbean country.

200 Kenyan police officers arrive at UN mission in Haiti

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in DRC declare a unilateral ceasefire

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in DRC declare a unilateral ceasefire

Trump to speak with Trudeau, Sheinbaum over new US tariffs

Trump to speak with Trudeau, Sheinbaum over new US tariffs

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

Trump places tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

While Canadian goods will face a 25% tariff, Trump said he would tariff Canadian crude oil imports at 10%. Mexico’s energy imports are included in its 25% tariffs.

Trump places tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT fuels debate over AI building blocks

OpenAI is reviewing indications that DeepSeek may have trained its AI by mimicking responses from OpenAI’s models.

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT fuels debate over AI building blocks

East African leaders call for ceasefire in DRC; humanitarian crisis worsens

EAC leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, where government forces are fighting rebel group M23, while aid agencies say the clashes are deepening.

East African leaders call for ceasefire in DRC; humanitarian crisis worsens

Recovery mission, investigation into Washington plane crash continue

Efforts are continuing Friday to retrieve the two aircraft involved in a midair collision outside of Washington that killed 67 people Wednesday night.

Recovery mission, investigation into Washington plane crash continue

China's DeepSeek AI rattles Wall Street, but questions remain

DeepSeek appears to have innovated its way to some of its success, developing new and more efficient algorithms that allow the chips in the system to communicate with each other.

China's DeepSeek AI rattles Wall Street, but questions remain

Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as M23 rebels take Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto said Monday that the presidents of Rwanda and Congo have agreed to attend a meeting Wednesday to discuss developments in eastern Congo.

Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as M23 rebels take Goma

US, Colombia reach migrant deportation deal after tariff threats

A White House statement said the two countries agreed Colombia would accept its migrants without restriction, including having them sent back on U.S. military aircraft.

US, Colombia reach migrant deportation deal after tariff threats

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected.

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Turn into Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and it feels like entering a different world.

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

Panic spread in eastern Congo's main city on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to Goma and seizing a nearby town as they battle the Congolese army.

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

On inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders that set in motion the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty as well as from the WHO.

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Explosions that kill dozens who converge on crashed tanker trucks to scoop up spilled fuel have been common for years in Nigeria, and the problem is only becoming worse.

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Trump said in his inaugural address the U.S. would collect "massive amounts" of income from foreign trade duties as his administration works to rebuild American industry.

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following a tense, five-hour standoff at his heavily guarded mountain compound in Seoul.

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

In a major shift in West Africa's security landscape, Ivory Coast and Senegal, regional economic powerhouses, have ordered France to remove its troops from their territories.

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades long military presence.

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

The dance world mourned Tuesday the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in the hospital.

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

President Ruto acknowledged abuses by Kenya's security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings.

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the death penalty abolition bill into law Dec. 31, 2024.

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

Kenya's president said that a mass livestock vaccination campaign will continue despite fears of some herders and farmers that the inoculations will somehow hurt their animals.

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

South Korea’s previous Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law.

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election.

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

U.N. Security Council to hold closed-door talks Monday on the situation in Syria, following the lightning advance by rebels that ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

The collapse of Bashar Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands.

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Ghana voted in a presidential and parliamentary election Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation.

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

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Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

Biden got a first-hand look Wednesday at a U.S.-financed rail project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy in Africa.

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Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

After promising to visit Africa two years ago at the U.S. Africa summit , Biden makes his first presidential trip to the continent where he is visiting Angola with a quick stop in Cabo Verde.

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You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

The candidate for Namibia's ruling party led Monday in early results of a presidential election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three days.

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Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

A day after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son Hunter, the White House said the president is expected to issue more pardons and clemencies before he leaves office next month.

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White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

The head of the United Nations children's agency said Monday that children make up about half of all armed gang members in Haiti and called for their enhanced protection.

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UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles.

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Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola on Wednesday, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African continent.

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Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he pardoned his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing this month in two federal cases.

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

UN court will take up the largest case in its history when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change.

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Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East.

By 2 months ago

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

The chance for an end to more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of about 100 hostages held by the militants is now “more likely” following a ceasefire.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

President William Ruto said Saturday that he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will help mediate a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which threatens the stability of the region.

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Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims.

By 2 months ago

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

Anger and frustration from developing nations vulnerable to climate impacts are likely to linger following the conclusion of the climate change summit in Azerbaijan, COP29.

By 2 months ago

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

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