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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday against “illusory” attempts to defeat Russia on the battlefield ahead of his first meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres in more than two years for talks set to focus on the conflict in Ukraine.Putin was speaking in the Russian city of Kazan on the final day of the …

Putin warns against ‘illusory’ attempts to defeat RussiaThu, 24 Oct 2024 10:38:16 GMT Read More »

Mozambique’s capital Maputo was deserted early Thursday ahead of the announcement of results of the October 9 elections that an opposition candidate has rejected while calling for fresh protests against the ruling party which is expected to be declared winner.In an announcement due at 2:30 pm (1230 GMT), the Mozambican National Electoral Commission (CNE) is widely …

Mozambique tense ahead of election resultsThu, 24 Oct 2024 10:28:34 GMT Read More »

Commonwealth heads of government are to push for a “conversation” on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade when they meet for the association’s first summit in two years, the BBC reported on Thursday.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the focus of the summit should be on “real challenges on things like climate in the here …

Commonwealth leaders to push for slavery reparation conversation: BBCThu, 24 Oct 2024 09:42:49 GMT Read More »

Italian priest Davide Marcheselli has been fighting for years against Chinese companies illegally mining gold in the town of Kitutu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.He says mining has spoilt the town which lies in South Kivu province, polluting rivers and destroying fields.Hundreds of foreign companies, most of them Chinese-owned, mine gold in the mineral-rich province …

East DR Congo grapples with Chinese gold mining firmsThu, 24 Oct 2024 07:11:44 GMT Read More »

South Africa cruised to a seven-wicket first Test win over Bangladesh Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.South Africa took the new ball in Mirpur at the start and quick bowler Kagiso Rabada finished with 6-46 as Bangladesh went from 283-7 to 307 all out, leaving the visitors a victory target of 106.Left-arm …

South Africa cruise to seven-wicket win in Bangladesh TestThu, 24 Oct 2024 06:44:11 GMT Read More »

Mozambique’s president warned Wednesday that calls for violent protests could be considered criminal acts as tensions grew ahead of the imminent release of election results. Leading opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane has called for 25 days of “terror” over the killing of his attorney as results from the October 9 ballot, to be published on Thursday, were …

Mozambique warns protesters ahead of election resultsWed, 23 Oct 2024 17:27:30 GMT Read More »

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday said it would sentence in November a Malian jihadist police chief convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu.Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, 46, was found guilty in June of crimes including torture and outrages upon personal dignity during a reign of …

ICC to sentence Mali jihadist in November over war crimesWed, 23 Oct 2024 14:58:42 GMT Read More »

The EU has not been fully transparent about the human rights risks related to a migration deal with Tunisia marred by allegations of abuse, the bloc’s ethics watchdog said on Wednesday.Under a 2023 agreement, the 27-nation group has provided funds to the northern African country in exchange for help with curbing small-boat crossings to Europe. EU …

EU lacked transparency over Tunisia migrant deal: watchdogWed, 23 Oct 2024 11:55:00 GMT Read More »

South Africans were stunned Wednesday after news emerged that one of the country’s most prominent couples, Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel, were divorcing. The mixed-race celebrity couple who were a symbol of the “rainbow nation” made a joint announcement late Tuesday on Instagram. “After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided …

South Africa ‘shattered’ by divorce of rugby star KolisiWed, 23 Oct 2024 09:27:26 GMT Read More »

Joyce Lakela runs a nursery in Tembisa, a Johannesburg township, but these days she spends most of her time trying to find water. “It’s been going on for five days,” she said, lamenting shortages affecting South Africa’s largest city where temperatures are rising with the beginning of summer. “This is a big challenge,” the elderly woman said, …

In South Africa, water shortages are the new realityWed, 23 Oct 2024 05:59:21 GMT Read More »