Chad’s junta-appointed PM Succes Masra announces presidential bid
Chad’s junta-appointed prime minister on Sunday said he would contest May 6 presidential elections, eight days after incumbent Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced his candidacy.
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Paris Olympics must have ‘plan B’ for Seine swimming events, open water champion says
Brazilian swimmer Ana Marcela Cunha, the reigning Olympic open water champion, has called on organisers of this year’s Paris Games to draw up a “plan… Read More »Paris Olympics must have ‘plan B’ for Seine swimming events, open water champion says
Several missing in southern France after violent storms flood bridges
French rescue workers were on Sunday searching for seven people, including two children, missing after violent storms swept the south of the country with most… Read More »Several missing in southern France after violent storms flood bridges
Haiti’s capital ‘under siege’ as armed gangs attack key infrastructure
Residents of Haiti’s capital scrambled for safety on Saturday following the latest spasm of gang violence, with a UN group warning of a “city under… Read More »Haiti’s capital ‘under siege’ as armed gangs attack key infrastructure
Former Ivorian president Gbagbo agrees to run in 2025 election
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo agreed on Saturday to lead the party he founded into the 2025 presidential elections, spokesman Katinan Kone told Reuters… Read More »Former Ivorian president Gbagbo agrees to run in 2025 election
Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight disappearance: 10 years on and still no closure
A decade ago, a Boeing Triple Seven with 239 people onboard, disappeared without a trace en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. “Good Night, Malaysian… Read More »Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight disappearance: 10 years on and still no closure
Pride, pilgrims and parades: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
Cameroon’s Ngannou ‘not done’ with boxing after loss
MMA fighter Francis Ngannou says he intends to continue in boxing despite a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua on Friday.
‘Oppenheimer’ set to dominate Oscars with politics providing ambient soundtrack
When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion,… Read More »‘Oppenheimer’ set to dominate Oscars with politics providing ambient soundtrack
🔴 Live: US military dispatches ship to Gaza to build pier, provide aid
The US Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed… Read More »🔴 Live: US military dispatches ship to Gaza to build pier, provide aid
