- + Nigerian woman rescued 10 years after kidnap by Boko Haram in Chibok—Lydia Simon, recovered along with three children born in captivity, was one of 276 schoolgirls taken in 2014 Nigerian troops have rescued a pregnant ...
- + War, grief and hope: the stories behind the World Press Photo award-winners—Images from Gaza, Ukraine, Madagascar and the US border chosen by global jury from more than 60,000 entries • World Press Photo winners 2024 – in pi...
- + New types of mosquito bed nets could cut malaria risk by up to half, trial finds—Adding another insecticide to the protective netting has proved effective in fight against the disease that killed 600,000 in 2022 Two new types of m...
- + Lethal heatwave in Sahel worsened by fossil fuel burning, study finds—Deaths from record temperatures in Mali reportedly led to full morgues turning away bodies this month The deadly protracted heatwave that filled hos...
- + Europeans care more about elephants than people, says Botswana president—Westerners see elephants as pets, said Mokgweetsi Masisi, whose government threatened to send 30,000 elephants to Germany and the UK to demonstrate th...
- + Elephant seal makes ‘epic’ trek back after Canadian officials relocate him—Notorious for drawing large crowds, Emerson was removed by officials who were surprised to find him back in Victoria in a week Last week, gun-wieldin...
- + Rwandan leader went to Arsenal game as country marked 30 years since genocide—Paul Kagame flew to UK for Champions League match while national police told citizens to restrict activities including football The president of Rwan...
- + Sunak considering exemptions to Rwanda bill for some Afghans—Lords also press ministers to allow independent Rwanda monitoring as deportation bill returns to Commons UK politics – latest updates Rishi Suna...
- + Increasing number of villages torched across Sudan shows conflict is intensifying - report—Satellite data indicates growing number of airstrikes on settlements, in a war that has already killed thousands The number of villages in Sudan that...
- + Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries, report finds—Swiss food firm’s infant formula and cereal sold in global south ignore WHO anti-obesity guidelines for Europe, says Public Eye Nestlé, the world’s l...
- + Europe: Sudan war ‘world’s worst child displacement crisis,’ Paris conference told – as it happened—Annalena Baerbock, the German foreign minister, says ‘every life counts equally, whether in Ukraine, in Gaza, or in Sudan’ The UN high commissioner f...
- + Liberia senate votes to establish war crimes court—The court will investigate crimes against humanity committed during the African country’s two civil wars between 1989 and 2003 Senators in Liberia ha...
- + Europe live: Paris conference to address ‘man-made disaster’ of Sudan war as UK imposes sanctions—France, Germany and EU organise meeting over ‘one of worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’ on first anniversary of war The UK today imposed ...
- + Covid pandemic made poorest countries even worse off, World Bank warns—Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’ Larry Elliott: At last G20 is ...
- + UK Foreign Office holding secret talks with Sudan’s RSF paramilitary group—Exclusive: Rights groups denounce negotiations with Rapid Support Forces, accused of ethnic cleansing and war crimes Inside South Sudan’s worsening...
- + Sudanese refugees in Chad unable to access medical care for war injuries—Some people in Ambelia camp waiting for treatment to wounds resulting from ethnic violence last year Hundreds of displaced Sudanese people living in ...
- + Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as African country pulls away from US—West African state turned to Russia to help in fight against insurgents throwing into doubt future of operations with US Russian military trainers ha...
- + Malawian journalist arrested over article accusing businessman of corruption—Rights groups condemn arrest of Macmillan Mhone, who was charged with ‘publication of news likely to cause fear and alarm’ Human rights watchdogs hav...
- + ‘Right to freedom from torture’: UN experts urge the Gambia not to decriminalise FGM—Repealing ban would mean return of ‘one of the most pernicious forms of violence committed against women and children’ A team of UN experts has urged...
- + Sunak welcomes Kagame to No 10 as Rwanda scheme hits fresh snags—Meeting to discuss PM’s key policy overshadowed by reports of lack of housing for deportees or airline to remove them from UK Rishi Sunak has welcome...
- + ‘A mystical experience’: millions watch total solar eclipse sweep across North America—Almost 32 million people in the path of totality as moon’s shadow crossed the Mexico-Texas border and then traversed 15 states If you missed the to...
- + ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook enjoys a day off running after epic Africa journey—Endurance athlete from Worthing says he is ‘just trying to soak it all in’ after completing 352-day, 9,940-mile run After sinking a strawberry daiqui...
- + Disinformation on cholera led to Mozambique ferry disaster, officials say—At least 96 people died as they tried to reach an island off Nampula province to escape mainland after false narratives caused panic Disinformation o...
- + At least 94 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster as packed vessel sinks, say officials—Most passengers heading for island off Nampula province were trying to escape mainland due to panic over cholera outbreak, official says At least 94 ...
- + More than 90 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster as packed vessel sinks, say officials—Most passengers heading for island off Nampula province were trying to escape mainland due to panic over cholera outbreak, official says More than 90...
- + Two charged in Nigeria over alleged sextortion that led to Australian teenager’s death—Boy who took his own life allegedly told to pay $500 to stop personal photos being shared with family and friends Follow our Australia news live bl...
- + ‘I’m a little bit tired’: Briton becomes first person to run the length of Africa—Russ Cook from Worthing reaches Ras Angela, Tunisia, after covering more than 9,900 miles in 352 days After more than 9,940 miles (16,000km) over 352...
- + Fears of violence grow as Somalia scraps power-sharing system—Semi-autonomous state of Puntland refuses to recognise changes to the fragile country’s constitution and has withdrawn from the federal system An ove...
- + Macron to say France and allies could have stopped Rwanda genocide in 1994—French president marks 30th anniversary with video, airing Sunday, saying international community lacked will to stop the slaughter The French presid...
- + US tourist killed after bull elephant toppled safari vehicle in Zambia—Four others were wounded in the attack at Kafue national park, in which the animal barreled into the side of a truck An elderly US tourist was killed...
- + Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel—Trhas Tesfay, who fled war in Ethiopia, says she suffers hunger headaches as she cannot eat Home Office hotel meals One of Ethiopia’s elite female cy...
- + Ex-speaker of South African parliament charged with money laundering and corruption—Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned amid accusations she solicited bribes when she was defence minister South Africa’s former parliament speaker has bee...
- + Rio Tinto’s Madagascar mine may face lawsuit over pollution claims—Mining company hit with accusation it contaminated waterways with harmful levels of uranium and lead In a letter of claim, a document that is an earl...
- + Former speaker of South Africa’s parliament arrested in corruption inquiry—Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned amid accusations she solicited bribes when she was defence minister South Africa’s former parliamentary speaker has ...
- + Zimbabwean president declares state of disaster due to drought—Emmerson Mnangagwa says country needs $2bn of aid as severe dry spell caused by El Niño afflicts southern Africa Zimbabwe has declared a national dis...
- + Surge of interest in Ethiopian culture boosts case for return of treasures, says Sissay—Poet who is curating country’s first Venice Biennale pavilion says ‘part of the heart’ of the country was looted and is being held in museums An Ethi...
- + Uganda court rejects petition to overturn harsh anti-gay law—Legislation adopted last year outraged LGBTQ+ community, rights activists, the UN and western nations Uganda’s constitutional court has rejected a bi...
- + Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting row—President Mokgweetsi Masisi voices anger over Berlin’s opposition to the import of trophies over poaching concerns Botswana’s president has threatene...
- + Norwegian Cruise captain refused to let eight passengers who were late reboard ship—Passengers, who have since rejoined vessel, missed scheduled departure time from São Tomé and scrambled to reunite with ship Eight cruise passengers ...
- + Eight cruise passengers stranded on African island scramble to rejoin ship—Passengers missed schedule departure time for Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel and captain would not allow late guests to board Eight cruise passengers ...
- + British Steel wins multimillion-pound contract for Egyptian rail project—Around 9,500 tonnes of track will be provided for north African country’s first fully electrified mainline British Steel has won a multimillion-pound...
- + Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president—Leftwinger one of a group of opposition politicians freed from prison 10 days before presidential ballot Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a leftwing pan-Africa...
- + Bassirou Diomaye Faye to be sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president—Leftwinger one of a group of opposition politicians freed from prison 10 days before presidential ballot Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be sworn in as Se...
- + British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years—Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return The information watchdog is i...
- + Easter egg prices soar as cocoa crops are hit by climate crisis and exploitation—Experts say the global shortage of the main ingredient of chocolate is linked to poor conditions for farmers supplying large companies Every Easter, ...
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