Twelve people have been charged in Sierra Leone for their alleged role in November’s failed coup attempt. They include former police and correctional officers as well as the former bodyguard…
France: British mother and son killed in avalanche
A British woman and her 22-year-old son have been killed in an avalanche while skiing in France. The mother, 54, and son, who have not been named, had been skiing…
Uganda: Army helicopter crashes into house
A Ugandan military helicopter gunship has crashed into a house in the western Ntoroko district, killing the entire crew and a person at the house, army spokesman Brig Gen Felix…
South Africa: Army dismisses ex- commander’s threat to remove president
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has distanced itself from threats by a former commander, who called for the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. This comes after…
Mali: UN peacekeeping mission ends after decade
UN peacekeepers are due to finish their withdrawal from Mali on Sunday, after a long-running mission lasting a decade. Minusma – the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission – began in 2013…
Bangladesh: Lighting kills 16 and leaves groom injured at wedding
On the day he thought he’d be celebrating his wedding, Mamun buried 16 of his relatives. They had been killed by lightning on the way to the ceremony. Dressed in…
DRC: President Felix Tshisekedi leading in presidential election
The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election are expected shortly, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition candidates who have demanded a rerun. President Tshisekedi…
Italy: Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules…
Malaysia: Anticorruption body probes ex-finance minister for abuse of power
Malaysia’s anticorruption agency has said it was investigating Daim Zainuddin, a former finance minister and key ally of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, under the country’s abuse of power and…
USA: Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
Boeing is urging airlines to inspect its 737 Max airplanes for a possible loose bolt in rudder control systems. The airplane maker called for the inspections after an international operator…