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Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president's trip blocked
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (347+ words) Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6: 31 PM TAIPEI, April 26 (Reuters) " Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini saying Taipei would not be held back by "authoritarian forces, after the government accused China of pressuring three African states to block overflight permission for…...
US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to class-action status of bank collusion suit
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (369+ words) Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8: 44 AM WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) " The U. S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by Bank of America and seven other major financial institutions to prevent American cities from banding together in a $12 billion class action accusing…...
Fatal Fall Mars Mexico City Stadium Reopening During International Match
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (370+ words) Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10: 22 PM A spectator died after falling from the upper level at Mexico City's renovated Azteca Stadium during its reopening event. The tragic incident occurred during a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal at the historic venue. MEXICO…...
African Nations Face Economic Crisis from Middle East Conflict They Didn't Start
4+ week, 1+ day ago (861+ words) Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3: 36 AM Rising fuel costs across Africa due to Middle East conflicts are devastating local economies and wiping out daily profits for workers like taxi drivers. The continent, which imports most of its refined oil, is experiencing sharp…...
15 Zimbabweans Dead After Fake Job Scams Lead to Ukraine War Front Lines
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (614+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3: 37 PM Zimbabwe reports 15 of its citizens have died after being deceived by fraudulent job recruiters who sent them to fight in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The government is working to bring home 66 other Zimbabweans still alive, as similar…...
Dozen High-Ranking South African Police Officials Detained in Graft Probe
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (474+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7: 50 AM Anti-corruption investigators in South Africa have taken into custody 12 senior law enforcement officials on charges related to fraud and corruption. The detentions are part of broader investigations into alleged misconduct within the nation's police force that…...
African Remains Returned from European Museums Finally Laid to Rest in South Africa
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (486+ words) Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4: 38 PM Dozens of African remains that were excavated and shipped to European institutions for scientific study over a century ago have been returned to South Africa for proper burial. The repatriation ceremony included remains of at least…...
Chinese Policy Changes Could Raise Solar Energy Costs Across Africa
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (896+ words) Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 12: 38 AM China's elimination of tax rebates on solar panel exports starting April 1 may increase renewable energy costs for African nations that depend heavily on Chinese technology. While experts expect gradual price increases rather than dramatic spikes, the…...
What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (638+ words) Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10: 19 AM Britain condemned "Iran's reckless attacks" after the unsuccessful attempt to hit the base. It's unclear how close the missiles came to the island, which is about 2, 500 miles (4, 000 kilometers) from Iran. Here is what to know about…...
US Migrants Trapped in West African Nation After Secret Deportation Deal
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1219+ words) Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2: 37 AM A 28-year-old refugee who was granted protection by a U. S. judge was instead deported to Equatorial Guinea under a secret Trump-era agreement. The West African nation holds 29 deportees in detention with no asylum system, forcing many to…...