Thousands of Orthodox Christians gathered in Addis Ababa to celebrate the annual festival of Meskel, which marks the historic discovery of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The final…
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Protests as Japan honours slain ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Several thousand protesters have gathered as a state funeral begins for Japan’s slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Leaders from around the world have also arrived in Tokyo for the…
Deadly gun attack at Russian school
A gunman has opened fire at a school in central Russia, killing at least six people and injuring twenty. According to reports from Russian officials, victims include pupils and a security…
Thirty-five confirmed dead In Iran Protests after Woman Dies in Police Custody
At least 35 have been killed in more than a week of protests that erupted in Iran after the death of a young woman in police custody. According to local reports, the number…
Equatorial Guinea president to run again to extend 43-year rule
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled the country for 43 years, has confirmed he will stand again in November’s elections. His son and Vice President, Teodoro…
Ethiopia rejects United Nations Report on Tigray Atrocities
Government of Ethiopia has rejected a report by the United Nations Commission, describing it as “incomplete, incoherent and unsubstantiated” intended to demonise the East African country. The UN-backed commission on Tuesday…