Nigeria’s army chief dies aged 56
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How the UK’s ‘big brother’ role in Africa is changing
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with...
South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest
South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country.The protests have led...
Social media posts misleadingly claim Malaysian public hospitals scrapped free dialysis treatment
Healthcare at public hospitals and clinics in Malaysia is heavily subsidised by the government but it is not free. However, social media posts...
Clips misleadingly edited to make it seem world leaders refused handshake with India PM...
Modi also appears to extend his hand to Xi, who points him towards the flags of India and China. Both leaders are shown...
Pakistan PM’s niece misquoted on govt’s wheat trade in Punjab
Shortly before the claim emerged online, Maryam Nawaz announced a 400-billion-rupee ($1.4-billion) package to provide farmers with tractors and machinery, and interest-free loans...
Philippines Approves Purchase of 40 Patrol Boats Amid China Spat
(Bloomberg) -- The Philippines has approved the purchase of 40 fast patrol craft worth 25.8 billion pesos ($441 million), seeking to bolster maritime...
Mexico Supreme Court rejects last-ditch effort to limit judicial overhaul
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court dismissed a proposal Tuesday to reduce the scope of a contentious judicial overhaul making all judges...
Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv against defence minister’s firing
The firing of defence minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked outrage in Israel, with protesters pouring into the streets...
Spanish government gives €10.6bn aid after deadly flash floods
Spain is to distribute €10.6 billion ($11.5 billion) in aid to those affected by the devastating flash floods that killed more than 200...
