The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday it was dropping all war crimes charges against Maxime Mokom, a former militia leader in the troubled Central African Republic (CAR).Prosecutor Karim Khan said his office had concluded there were “no longer any reasonable prospects of conviction at trial even if the charges were confirmed”.Mokom had faced …
Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on Wednesday to protest the deaths of hundreds of people in a strike on a Gaza hospital that they blame on Israel, despite its denials.Condemnation was widespread across the region and angry crowds gathered after calls from Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah movement and Palestinian factions for mass mobilisation.”Death …
Uganda said Wednesday it was hunting down gunmen who killed a honeymooning couple and their safari guide in one of the country’s famed national parks in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.President Yoweri Museveni condemned what he described as a “cowardly act” and vowed the assailants would pay with their lives.Police said a …
Uganda says hunting down killers of honeymoon coupleWed, 18 Oct 2023 15:57:14 GMT Read More »
The Belgian and Swedish prime ministers on Wednesday called for better border controls and more coordinated powers in the European Union to expel irregular migrants, after an attack in Brussels left two people dead. Belgium and Sweden were left reeling this week after a Tunisian, who was staying illegally in Belgium after his asylum claim was …
The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept.It was launched amid much hype last year and called the CAF Africa Super League with record prize money for an African club competition, including $11.5 million (10.9 million euros) to the winners.A total of 24 clubs — …
Much-changed African Football League set for modest launchWed, 18 Oct 2023 06:49:48 GMT Read More »
Gio Reyna celebrated his return to the USA starting line-up with two goals as the Americans thrashed Ghana 4-0 in a one-sided friendly on Tuesday.Reyna returned to the USA squad this month for the first time since a bitter public spat with coach Gregg Berhalter stemming from last year’s World Cup in Qatar.And the Borussia …
Reyna at the double as USA thrash GhanaWed, 18 Oct 2023 03:25:05 GMT Read More »
Gunmen killed three people, including a British and a South African tourist, in a world-famous Ugandan national park, police said Tuesday, blaming the attack on a notorious militia group. The trio were driving through the Queen Elizabeth National Park when they came under attack from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group, police spokesman Fred Enanga …
Two foreign tourists among three killed in UgandaTue, 17 Oct 2023 22:12:04 GMT Read More »
Scores of foreigners were killed, wounded or taken hostage after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.The worst attack in Israel’s 75-year history killed more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, inside the country, according to Israeli officials.Israel has responded with bombardments that have killed around 3,000 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly civilians, according to the …
Foreigners killed, abducted or missing after Hamas attackTue, 17 Oct 2023 19:52:38 GMT Read More »
Liberia is heading for a rematch of the 2017 presidential runoff between incumbent George Weah and opponent Joseph Boakai, with official provisional results on Tuesday placing them neck and neck.With votes from more than 98 percent of polling stations counted, Weah, a former international footballer who is running for a second term, garnered 43.79 percent.Boakai, …
Liberia heads for presidential run-off voteTue, 17 Oct 2023 19:20:52 GMT Read More »
Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.Chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Dutch captain Scott Edwards made a crucial 78 not out, South Africa, one of the tournament favourites, …
Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World CupTue, 17 Oct 2023 18:14:43 GMT Read More »
