Polls have closed in presidential and legislative elections in Ghana, which are poised to test the country’s democratic stability in a region shaken by political violence and coups. Voting opened at 7am…
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Guinea: Dozens killed in crush at football match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush following clashes at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. An inquiry is being launched to…
USA: Biden hopes Americans will understand son’s pardon
US President Joe Biden has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite previously ruling it out. In a statement, the…
Germany: ‘Ultimately, everyone loses’ in trade wars- German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck
More reaction now, from Germany’s Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has reacted to Trump’s proposed tariffs saying that the European Union must “respond united, and not tear itself apart into two or…
Ireland: PM Harris brands Israel attacks on UN a breach of international law
The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has described Israel’s attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon as a breach of international law. Harris said it was an “extraordinarily concerning development”.…
India: Missing Himalayas climbers rescued after three days
A British climber who went missing in the Himalayas has spoken of her relief after surviving for two days in “brutal” conditions that put her life in danger. Fay Manners,…
Nigeria: Centarl bank raises interest rates amid cost-of-living protests
Nigeria’s central bank raised interest rates to curb inflation on a day when thousands of people protested the government’s handling of the economy. Inflation has reached almost 30% and millions…
Comoros: Campaigns draw to a close ahead of poll
Campaigns for Sunday’s presidential and regional elections in Comoros are set to end on Friday, amid calls for boycott by some presidential candidates. Incumbent President Azali Assoumani is facing five…
France: One dead and another injured in Channel crossing
One person has died and another is in a life-threatening condition after a boat carrying migrants partially deflated in the Channel. More than 60 people were on board the boat,…
UK: Imran Khan’s former adviser suffers acid attack in UK
An adviser to the jailed ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says he was the victim of an acid attack outside his home in the UK. Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the…