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The first French road convoy of troops withdrawing from Niger following the overthrow of its president has arrived in neighbouring Chad’s capital, the French military said on Thursday. The pullout, ordered by Niger’s military rulers, started last week after the July ouster of president Mohamed Bazoum, a key ally of Paris, had thrown France’s strategy for …

First French army convoy to leave Niger reaches ChadThu, 19 Oct 2023 13:07:35 GMT Read More »

Not far from the Vatican, where hundreds of Catholics have gathered to debate the future of the Church, purple-clad activists make their voices heard against the “patriarchy”, chanting “Ordain women priests!” .The place of women in the Catholic Church — led for 2,000 years by a man, and which outlaws abortion, female priests and does …

Catholic women speak up as ‘patriarchal’ Church debates its futureThu, 19 Oct 2023 11:09:31 GMT Read More »

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged matchday 23, the most experienced in Springbok history, from the one that edged France to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday.The selection boasts a combined total of 895 caps, with 15 of the 23 having played the 2019 World Cup final against England, …

S.Africa name unchanged team, most experienced in Bok history, for EnglandThu, 19 Oct 2023 10:37:20 GMT Read More »

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 …

ICC prosecutor drops charges against ex-C.Africa militia leaderThu, 19 Oct 2023 09:39:02 GMT Read More »

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 …

Angry protests across Muslim world after Gaza hospital strikeThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:06:37 GMT Read More »

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 …

Belgium, Sweden want tougher powers to expel irregular migrantsWed, 18 Oct 2023 15:06:59 GMT Read More »

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 »