Gabon strongman to be sworn in as president, opposition seeks vote win
September 01, 2023 4:22 AM Opposition rivals say the coup in Gabon is a move by the Bongo clan to stay in power. Read More
Over 40 feared dead in east Congo after crackdown on anti-UN protest
September 01, 2023 4:20 AM GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – The death toll from an army crackdown on anti-United Nations demonstrations in east Congo on Wednesday is at least…
African Union says to ‘immediately suspend’ Gabon after coup
September 01, 2023 4:01 AM Wednesday’s coup followed disputed elections in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. Read More
Top US Republican Mitch McConnell cleared for return after freezing up a second time
September 01, 2023 3:24 AM Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery, says doctor. Read More
Ex-Proud Boys leader given 17-year sentence over US Capitol attack
September 01, 2023 1:46 AM A jury convicted him of seditious conspiracy for his role in the failed bid to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat. Read More
French porn violence suspects ordered to stand trial
September 01, 2023 1:19 AM Accusations against 17 men in France include rape, gang rape, human trafficking and aggravated pimping. Read More
British climber’s remains found in Swiss Alps, 52 years on
September 01, 2023 12:57 AM Climbers’ long-missing remains are being revealed as the Alps’ glaciers melt and recede because of global warming. Read More
Russian, Belarus ambassadors invited again to Nobel banquet
September 01, 2023 12:55 AM Ambassadors from Russia and Belarus have been invited again to Stockholm’s Nobel Prize banquet this year after being left out last year because of the…
US to curb visas for those it holds responsible for undermining Sierra Leone’s democracy
September 01, 2023 12:40 AM The United States will curb visas for those it holds responsible for undermining democracy in Sierra Leone, including in the country’s 2023 elections, U.S. Secretary…
Closure of Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France postponed
September 01, 2023 12:39 AM A planned closure for maintenance of the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France will be postponed after an alternative Alpine route was disrupted by…