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BRICS leaders have agreed to expand the club of major emerging economies and adopted conditions for entry, South Africa said Wednesday, as the bloc pursues greater clout to shape the world order.Calls to enlarge the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has dominated the agenda at its three-day summit in Johannesburg …

BRICS leaders agree to expand membership at summitWed, 23 Aug 2023 18:31:00 GMT Read More »

An influential Senegalese religious leader has joined calls for detained opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to end a hunger strike, an official from his political coalition told AFP.A presidential candidate and head of state Macky Sall’s fiercest critic, Sonko has faced a string of legal woes since 2021 that he claims are aimed at keeping him …

Senegal religious leader asks politician to end hunger strikeWed, 23 Aug 2023 16:45:42 GMT Read More »

The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.Calls to enlarge the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has dominated the agenda at its three-day summit in Johannesburg and exposed …

BRICS leaders weigh expanding membership at summitWed, 23 Aug 2023 15:29:11 GMT Read More »

Zimbabweans voted in closely-watched elections in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking a second term after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017, squares …

Zimbabwe votes in high-stake poll as ‘Crocodile’ leader seeks new termWed, 23 Aug 2023 11:25:14 GMT Read More »

BRICS leaders on Wednesday will debate admitting new members to their five-nation bloc as it pursues a bigger role in shaping world affairs it sees as dominated by western powers.China is seeking to rapidly grow the club of large emerging economies amid rising competition with the United States, and more than 40 nations are lining …

BRICS leaders to debate expanding membership at summitWed, 23 Aug 2023 11:14:31 GMT Read More »

Facebook’s parent company Meta has agreed to pursue an out-of-court settlement with 184 content moderators who filed a lawsuit claiming unfair dismissal, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Wednesday.The layoffs announced in January followed the end of a contract between Meta and Sama, a company hired to moderate Facebook content in east and …

Kenyan court says Meta and sacked moderators to pursue settlementWed, 23 Aug 2023 10:58:12 GMT Read More »

Zimbabweans on Wednesday voted in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017 is seeking re-election.His main challenger is …

Zimbabweans vote in tense poll as president seeks new termWed, 23 Aug 2023 08:30:52 GMT Read More »

With beaming smiles, their hair dyed a red ochre and adorned with a ceremonial headdress of ostrich feathers, the young Maasai men are busy taking selfies. They have just completed the first day of Eunoto, a traditional ritual marking the transition from young warrior to adulthood. “Today we are becoming men,” 22-year-old medical student Hillary Odupoy says …

Kenya’s young Maasai reconnect with their culture at Eunoto ceremonyWed, 23 Aug 2023 07:28:42 GMT Read More »

Zimbabweans on Wednesday began voting in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017 is seeking re-election.His main challenger …

Zimbabwe votes in uphill election for defiant oppositionWed, 23 Aug 2023 06:17:37 GMT Read More »

After hiding at home for weeks, Sudanese refugees evaded militias in Darfur and fled on foot to neighbouring Chad with children on their backs and safety their destination.Now at Aura camp in Adre, eastern Chad, bordering Sudan’s vast western region of Darfur, they shelter in tents supplied by international aid groups.After four months of a …

Safe in Chad after fleeing Sudan’s horrors, on footWed, 23 Aug 2023 03:39:32 GMT Read More »