A British court sitting as the final court of appeal for Mauritius has upheld the results of the 2019 election, in which Pravind Jugnauth was declared prime minister. The Judicial…
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Kenya: Marathon champion Titus Ekiru gets 10-year ban for doping
Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has received a 10-year ban for doping and tampering. One of his positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won…
Madagascar: EU and US concerned about protest clashes
The European Union and the United States have voiced concern over the “disproportionate use of force” to disperse opposition protests in Madagascar, amid tensions ahead of presidential elections. Last week,…
Uganda: Police foil ADF plot to bomb churches
Ugandan police have foiled a plot by Islamic State-linked militants to bomb churches in central Butambala district, President Yoweri Museveni has said. Two bombs were linked to public address systems…
Iran: Director Dariush Mehrjui and wife found dead
One of Iran’s most prominent film directors, Dariush Mehrjui, has been found dead alongside his wife. The 83-year-old and Vahideh Mohammadifar were found with stab injuries in their home near…
Ecuador: 35-year-old Daniel Noboa becomes the country’s youngest president
Businessman Daniel Noboa is to become the youngest president in Ecuador’s history, at 35 years old. Mr Noboa won Sunday’s election with 52.3% of the vote, ahead of Luisa González’s…
USA: Man kills 6-year-old boy in anti-Muslim knife attack
A man has been charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two people because they were Muslim. Joseph Czuba, 71, is accused of killing a six-year-old boy and…
China: TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos
TikTok has said it “immediately” took action to counter misinformation after the EU warned the platform following the attack by Hamas on Israel. The EU called on TikTok boss Shou…
Australia: Authorities fine X for failing to crack down on child abuse content
Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk’s X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices. It comes after Mr…
Tanzania: Authorities still searching for missing students in Israel
It’s still unclear what has happened to two Tanzanian students who’ve been missing in Israel since the weekend. The pair have not been heard from since Hamas militants launched a…