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VP Harris Stresses Democracy During Africa Visit

ACCRA, GHANA - On the eve of her meeting with Africa's only female head of state, Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Ghana slams undemocratic meddling by US

The speaker of the parliament said remarks by visiting VP Kamala Harris on LGBT laws should not be toleratedGhana intends ...

Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don't think so

Does democracy breed corruption - particularly in developing countries?There are strong advocates of the theory. And strong detractors.Some studies conclude ...

Harris Out to Reframe US Views on Africa, Foster Partnership

Accra - If Vice President Kamala Harris has a favorite number on her trip to Africa, it's undoubtedly 19. That's ...

Nigeria boosts oil exploration

The West African country is seeking to raise crude reserves to 50 billion barrels, a state oil firm has saidThe ...

Pirates Boarded Danish Ship in Gulf of Guinea

Copenhagen - Pirates boarded a Danish-owned Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Guinea over the weekend, the owner said ...

Al-Shabab Has Lost Third of its Territory, US Ambassador Says

The U.S. ambassador to Somalia said the Somali government's military operations against al-Shabab have cost the militants one third of ...

J-K health Secretary reviews COVID-19 situation with stakeholders

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 29 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Secretary of Health and Medical Education Department Bhupinder Kumar ...

Unseen Taliban Leader Wields Godlike Powers in Afghanistan

Hibatullah Akhundzada is officially referred to as the leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, commander of the faithful, and ...

Civil Society Groups Protest in Nigeria Over Election Outcome

abuja, nigeria - Nigerian civil society organizations have been holding daily protests to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission, or ...

Amnesty International: Rights Landscape in West Africa Darkens

Paris - West Africa's Sahel region saw mounting violence and a rollback in free expression last year, rights group Amnesty ...

South Africa Mulls Options After ICC's Putin Arrest Order

Johannesburg - With an International Criminal Court arrest warrant out for Vladimir Putin, South Africa is weighing what to do ...

Harris to Highlight US Partnership With Africain Accra Speech

Accra - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to pledge a new era of partnership with Africa as she ...

Harris Pledges Security Assistance, Partnership in Ghana Visit

Accra, Ghana - Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday pledged more than $100 million in U.S. assistance to Ghana and ...

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

Washington [US], March 28 (ANI): The US government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used ...

World Cup Qualifier Play-off: UAE, Canada record wins on enthralling day of cricket

Windhoek [Namibia], March 28 (ANI): United Arab Emirates and Canada overcame resilient performances from Papua New Guinea and Jersey respectively ...

Pakistanis migrants among 190 saved by rescue ship in Italy

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 28 (ANI): Around 200 migrants including people from Pakistan were rescued from a wooden boat approximately 20 ...

Penguins continue playoff push in clash with Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference and can solidify their grip on the ...

Nearly 600 Former Boko Haram Militants Graduate From Nigeria Rehab

abuja, nigeria - Nigerian authorities say a rehabilitation program for former Boko Haram sect fighters is helping weaken the group's ...

Russian diesel exports surge despite EU ban Bloomberg

Türkiye, Morocco, Brazil and even top oil exporter Saudi Arabia have boosted imports of the fuel, according to the outletShipments ...

Russia slams Macron's predatory Africa claims

Envoy Alexey Saltykov says the accusations by the French leader reflect his ?neo-colonial approach?French claims that Moscow is pursuing a ...

Burkina Faso Suspends France 24 Broadcasts After al-Qaida Interview

Nairobi - Burkina Faso's military government on Monday suspended France 24 broadcasts in the country after the TV station aired ...

US Vice President Meets with Ghanian President

In Ghana Monday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Ghanian President Nana Akufo-Addo. The two leaders are expected to ...

29 Migrant Bodies Recovered Off Tunisian Coast

The bodies of at least 29 people, many of them sub-Saharan Africans, were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea over the ...

Newly elected Nepal PM struggles to divide ministries amid competing demands

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 27 (ANI): A week after securing the confidence of the House for the second time, Prime Minister ...

Casualties Mount in Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion

WEST READING, Pennsylvania - A fifth body has been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate ...

China's Security Architecture raises concerns for Japan

Tokyo [Japan], March 27 (ANI): Building on the trend and goal of exporting the Chinese governance model, Chinese President Xi ...

After Riyadh and Damascus agree to reopen Embassies, Syrian President is expected to return to the Arab fold

By John SolomouNicosia [Cyprus], March 27 (ANI): March has been a month full of surprises in the Middle East, as ...

Matt Wallace wins Corales Puntacana Championship

England's Matt Wallace fired a 6-under-par 66 on Sunday to win the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic. Wallace ...

John Wick: Chapter 4 Film Comes Out Blazing With $73.5M

New York - "John Wick: Chapter 4," the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best ...

28 migrants die after boats capsize off Tunisia coast

Tunis [Tunisia], March 27 (ANI): At least 28 migrants have died after their boats sank off the coast of Tunisia ...

Russian slams Macron's predatory' Africa claims

Envoy Alexey Saltykov says the accusations by the French leader reflect his ?neo-colonial approach?French claims that Moscow is pursuing a ...

Sudanese Factions Tackle Forming Single Army in Transition Talks

Khartoum - Sudan's military and civilian political leaders began talks on Sunday on a proposal to bring the powerful paramilitary ...

In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'Excited About Future of Africa'

Accra - Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for ...

Tunisia Coastguard Recovers 29 Bodies After Migrant Vessels Capsize

TUNIS - Tunisia's coastguard said Sunday the bodies of 29 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries had been recovered after three ...

Envoy hits back on Macron's claims of predatory project in Africa

Russia's Alexey Saltykov says the accusations by the French leader reflect a ?neo-colonial approach?French claims that Moscow is pursuing a ...

Sofiane Boufal shines as Morocco stuns Brazil with 2-1 victory

Tangier [Morocco], March 26 (ANI): Brazil ended up suffering a 2-1 defeat against Morocco in a football friendlies match on ...

NHL roundup: Bruins lock down Atlantic Division title

Garnet Hathaway scored the deciding goal with 2:28 left in the second period, and the Boston Bruins held on for ...

Denis Bouanga lifts LAFC over FC Dallas

Denis Bouanga scored from a tight angle in the 84th minute to give LAFC a 2-1 victory against visiting, 10-man ...

Penguins blow 3-0 lead, score late to top Caps

Evgeni Malkin stole the puck from Anthony Mantha for a breakaway and scored with 1:20 left in regulation Saturday as ...

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Referendum to speed climate actions fails in Berlin

BERLIN, Germany: German news agency dpa has reported that a proposal to ramp up Berlin's climate goals failed to win ...

Trying to avoid general call-up, Russia offering men cash to join army

MOSCOW, Russia: A new campaign has begun across Russia to attract badly needed recruits to replenish its troop numbers for ...

Twitter: Parts of source code leaked online

NEW YORK CITY, New York: In a legal filing, Twitter announced that parts of its source code - the fundamental ...

Violent pitching on business jet kills passenger over New England

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US National Transportation Safety Board has said that after an automated cockpit warning that switched off a ...

China economy remains slow as industrial profits down 4% in 2023

BEIJING, California: As the world's second-largest economy is still struggling to fully recover from the long-term effects of COVID-19, most ...

With eye on travelers, US reduces airline requirements at airports

WASHINGTON D.C.: To address summer airport congestion and low air traffic controller staffing levels, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said ...

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