The Czech president, Miloš Zeman, led the first round of the Czech Republic’s presidential election on Saturday by a wide margin. Eight candidates are seeking to oust Zeman, whose inclination…
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US ambassador to Panama quits and says he cannot serve under Trump
The US ambassador to Panama has resigned, telling the US state department he no longer feels able to serve Donald Trump. In his letter of resignation, John Feeley, a career…
South Africa’s ANC leader Ramaphosa urges unity as Zuma booed
Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of South Africa’s ruling ANC, has said the party must address the “dysfunction” in its ranks and unite at all levels. Mr Ramaphosa told a…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday arrived in Paris, France, ahead of One Planet Summit, where he is expected to participate alongside over 50 world leaders.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has summoned her aid minister back from a trip to Africa following a row over illegal meetings in Israel, prompting speculation she will be the…
Oil price rises to $56 as refinery demand surges
Oil markets were firm on Monday and remained near multi-month highs reached late last week as the number of U.S. rigs drilling for new production fell and refineries continued to…