World Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles Washington – US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation... Read more 27 Mar
World Turkey court orders release of AFP journalist and 2 others Isanbul – A Turkish court on Thursday ordered the release of three journalists, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, held... Read more 27 Mar
Ukraine Macron to host Europe leaders for Ukraine security summit Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a... Read more 27 Mar
Countries Gabon junta chief pledges ‘fair’ trial for ex-first lady, son Libreville – Gabon’s junta chief promised on Tuesday a “fair trial” for former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her... Read more 26 Mar
Countries Boko Haram fighters kill 20 Cameroonian troops: sources Kano – Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid... Read more 26 Mar
Countries Zimbabwe moves army chief to sports docket Harare – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday reassigned the head of the country’s army to the sports ministry,... Read more 26 Mar
World Breakthrough in French toddler death mystery as grandparents arrested Marseille – A months-long investigation into the mysterious death of a French toddler took a surprise turn on Tuesday... Read more 26 Mar
World Hundreds arrested as Turkey protesters defy crackdown Istanbul – Almost 1,500 people have been detained – including an AFP photographer – as tens of thousands continued... Read more 26 Mar
World Trump signs order requiring citizenship proof in federal elections Washington – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered tighter controls on federal elections, including requiring proof of citizenship... Read more 26 Mar
Angola Angola relinquishes mediator role in DRC conflict Johannesburg – Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in the... Read more 25 Mar