CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule
If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency.
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Trump shares stage with Republican rivals amid mounting legal woes
Trump launches new attack on closet rival Ron DeSantis at conservative event in Iowa.
Blinken offers Niger’s ousted leader Bazoum ‘unflagging support’
US Secretary of State says Washington will work to restore constitutional order in West African country following coup.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 521
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 521st day.
Four feared dead after Australian military helicopter crashes into Pacific
MRH-90 Taipan helicopter and crew missing after crashing into waters off the state of Queensland late last night.
Biden publicly acknowledges 7th grandchild for first time
US president says 4-year-old granddaughter Navy is 'family matter', not a political issue.
US announces $345m military aid package for disputed Taiwan
Latest military aid package comes as China takes an increasingly aggressive stance towards the self-ruled island.
Peru President Dina Boluarte calls for expansion of powers in speech
Her remarks, which came as part of a lengthy Independence Day address, came as protests continued in the capital Lima.
Brazilian Indigenous chief demands greater role in climate debate
Chief Raoni Metuktire, a well-known leader from the Amazon, calls for removal of 'invaders' from Indigenous territory.
Musk says X monthly users reach ‘new high’
This is the latest in series of comments from X's executives claiming strong traction in usage after launch of Threads.
Top Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko arrested: Lawyer
The firebrand politician and presidential candidate has faced a number of legal woes in recent years.
Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against 'neocolonialism' during Russia-Africa summit.
US lawmakers urge Biden to withhold more military aid to Egypt
US senators call on Biden administration to withhold $320m in aid over Egypt's 'deteriorating' human rights record.
US called Niger a ‘model of resilience’. Now it is grappling with a coup
Military takeover comes just months after top US diplomat hailed Niger's significance to Washington in historic visit.
Moscow says Ukraine fired missiles at Russian city, wounding 20
Moscow accuses Kyiv of firing missiles and wounding 20 people as Russia pounds a key front line in southern Ukraine.
Israel’s US visa waiver push draws anger among Palestinian Americans
Visa-free travel for Israelis to US would 'reward' Israel for decades of abuse against US citizens, advocates say.
‘He didn’t want to die’: Mourning Palestinian teenager Faris Abu Samra
Relatives of 14-year-old who was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank say he was 'loved dearly'.
In first, scientists induce ‘virgin birth’ in female fruit flies
Genetically manipulated females went on to reproduce without a male partner in a new study.
Trump denies wrongdoing after new charges filed in secret documents case
Former US president faces new allegations he moved to destroy security footage requested by the Department of Justice.
G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate crisis
No consensus reached on several key points, including curbing emissions, despite record-breaking temperatures.