An Egyptian official has described as “utterly baseless” allegations in leaked Pentagon documents that Cairo planned to secretly produce and supply Russia with 40,000 missiles. The denial, by an unnamed…
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Nigeria: Election Commission wants complaints dismissed
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec), has asked an election court to dismiss challenges to the outcome of the presidential election held in February. Bola Tinubu of…
Kenya: Authorities fine loan app over debt shaming
The Kenyan authorities have penalised an online lender $3,700 (£3,400) over allegations of intruding and sharing customers’ personal data. It followed complaints lodged against it by users over personal data…
Germany: Authorities expel Chad’s envoy in retaliatory move
Chad’s ambassador to Germany has been expelled in a retaliatory move by Berlin after the Central African nation kicked out the European nation’s ambassador last week. On Tuesday Germany’s foreign…
Switzerland: Mining magnate loses Guinea corruption appeal
A Swiss appeals court has upheld a guilty verdict against the mining magnate Beny Steinmetz who was sentenced two years ago on corruption charges for payments to obtain permits in…
Rwanda: I’m happy to retire and become a journalist – Kagame
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has said he is looking forward to retiring and handing over power after 23 years in office. Speaking at a joint press briefing with his…
South Africa: Snake on the plane-Pilot praised for safe landing after cobra scare mid-air
A South African pilot is being hailed for successfully making an emergency landing after noticing a cobra coiled under his seat, local media report. Rudolph Erasmus was flying four passengers…
Israel: Clashes erupt at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police have clashed with dozens of Palestinian worshippers at Jerusalem’s contested holy site. Police say they conducted a pre-dawn raid after what they called “agitators” with fireworks, sticks and…
Australia: Man jailed for 13 years for abducting four-year-old girl
A man has been jailed for 13 years and six months for abducting a four-year-old girl from a remote Western Australia (WA) campsite. Terence Kelly, 37, pleaded guilty last year…
Netherlands: Train accident kills one and leaves nineteen hospitalised
One person was killed and 19 passengers taken to hospital when an inter-city train collided with a crane and derailed outside The Hague. Emergency services said the train was carrying…