‘I didn’t speak to them for 18 months’ – Gudaf Tsegay on becoming world champion during Ethiopia’s civil war
Gudaf Tsegay had the best season of her career in 2022 despite being separated from her parents and siblings by Ethiopia’s civil war.
2023
Mali questions ‘credibility’ of UN rights report claiming steep rise in civilian killings
Malian authorities have questioned the “credibility” of a UN report that claimed a significant increase in the number of people killed in 2022 and blamed… Read More »Mali questions ‘credibility’ of UN rights report claiming steep rise in civilian killings
Charles III’s state visit to France postponed due to unrest over pension reform
A planned visit to France from Sunday by King Charles III has been postponed due to ongoing protests over pension reform, the French presidency announced.
At least 457 people arrested, 441 security forces injured in violent French pension protests
A total of 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces injured on Thursday during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform, Interior… Read More »At least 457 people arrested, 441 security forces injured in violent French pension protests
DR Congo appoints former militia leader Bemba to defence minister post
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi appointed former militia leader Jean-Pierre Bemba as minister of defence in a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, as the country grapples… Read More »DR Congo appoints former militia leader Bemba to defence minister post
Africa’s week in pictures: 17 – 23 March 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
🔴 Live: Russian forces may advance to Kyiv or Lviv, ex-president Medvedev says
Russian forces may have to advance as far as Kyiv or Lviv in Ukraine to “destroy this infection”, the country’s former president Dmitry Medvedev said… Read More »🔴 Live: Russian forces may advance to Kyiv or Lviv, ex-president Medvedev says
EU governments sued for violating human rights through climate inaction
Citizens affected by climate change are suing the governments of more than 30 European countries in three separate cases before the European Court of Human… Read More »EU governments sued for violating human rights through climate inaction
China says again drove away US warship in South China Sea; US says asserting navigational rights
China’s defence ministry said on Friday that it yet again had to monitor and drive away the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Milius that entered its… Read More »China says again drove away US warship in South China Sea; US says asserting navigational rights
US bombs Syria after American killed in drone strike
The US military carried out multiple air strikes in Syria on Thursday night against Iran-aligned groups. Those same organizations are accused of being behind a… Read More »US bombs Syria after American killed in drone strike
