Thursday, June 25, 2026

Reuters

May 19, 2024

Attempted coup thwarted in DR Congo: Army

“An attempted coup d’etat has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese,” the army said.

DR Congo army
May 15, 2024

Slovakia PM Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt

“I am shocked,” Ms Caputova wrote in a message on Facebook. “I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment to recover from the attack.”

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico
April 24, 2024

Body of man acquitted of drunk driving brews alcohol in rare medical condition

Ms Ghesquiere said in another unfortunate coincidence, her client works at a brewery.

Drunk driving
April 12, 2024

U.S. wary of war as Iran prepares for retaliatory attack against Israel

The United States expects an attack by Iran against Israel but one that will not be big enough to draw Washington into war, a U.S. official says late.

AIRSTRIKE ON IRAN'S CONSULATE IN DAMASCUS
March 26, 2024

Ghana seeks to speed up debt restructuring negotiations

In January, the government reached a deal in principle to restructure $5.4 billion of loans with official creditors.

Nana Akufo-Addo
February 13, 2024

Police fire teargas to disperse protest in Congo’s capital

Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas while Congo’s Vice Prime Minister Christophe Lutundula assured ambassadors of enhanced security.

Protest in Congo
January 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia to allow sales, consumption of alcohol in Islamic Kingdom 

Customers must register via a mobile app and get a clearance code from Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry.

Alcohol, Saudi Prince
January 15, 2024

IMF board set to approve $600 million loan for Ghana

Once signed off, the IMF second tranche payout should also trigger $550 million in additional World Bank funding, Ghana’s finance ministry said.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
December 20, 2023

Sudan army retreats, civilians flee as paramilitary rivals advance

“The Rapid Support Forces are spread out in the streets of Wad Madani on trucks and motorbikes.’’

Sudan Army
December 18, 2023

92 casualties recorded in Guinea oil terminal explosion

On Monday, a thick column of smoke and some flames were still visible after firefighters brought the fire under control.

BLAST AT OIL TERMINAL