S Africa plans new law to hasten energy projects amid power cuts
Africa's most industrialised economy has been facing repeated power cuts during the last decade as its power plants age.
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Calls for special tribunal for Russia’s ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
European Commission chief von der Leyen says the war in Ukraine is 'a fight of democracy against autocracy'.
US blocks visas for Belarus officials over ‘continued repression’
Right groups say Belarus has targeted hundreds of activists, journalists and opposition figures since the 2020 election.
Germany appoints defence chief in time for key Ukraine meeting
Boris Pistorius will lead efforts to modernise Germany's army and steer policy on the war in Ukraine.
Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders
President Xiomara Castro's government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during ‘shooting attack’
Man identified as Palestinian police officer reportedly shot during attack on Israeli checkpoint in occupied West Bank.
Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’
Pakistan PM Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India; asks UAE to play a role in resolving differences.
NGOs lament ‘human cost’ of Italy’s push to curb refugee arrivals
Critics say policies pursued by Italy's new government will lead to more deaths in the Mediterranean.
Former Wagner Group fighter seeks asylum in Norway
Andrey Medvedev says he ran away from Wagner in July after witnessing the killings and mistreatment of other fighters.
Analysis: Israeli government starts by pushing far-right agenda
Three weeks into office, the new Israeli government wants to change the judicial system, crack down on Palestinians.
Who is Messina Denaro, Italy’s Mafia boss caught after 30 years?
And why did his arrest take so long?
Vietnam President Phuc resigns amid ministers’ corruption scandal
Nguyen Xuan Phuc's resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.
Fiji military chief concerned over new PM’s ‘sweeping changes’
The statement by the head of Fiji's military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.
Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi vows to fight corruption
Security also top of mind for ex-governor, who leads a crowded field, ahead of opponents with better name recognition.
Indonesia court hearing into children killed by toxic cough syrup
Some 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia and cases also reported in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.
HRW accuses Bangladesh police unit of ‘rampant’ Rohingya abuse
Rights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.
Eight wounded in shooting at MLK event in Florida, US
Shooting took place at Ilous Ellis Park during an MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day on Monday.
UN Yemen envoy indicates new truce may be agreed
Despite a six-month UN-brokered truce ending in October, fighting has not escalated.
Equatorial Guinea dissident Obama Mefuman dies in prison
Julio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.
Nepal plane crash: Search to find last two passengers continues
Difficult terrain and inclement weather hampering rescue efforts near Pokhara, where plane carrying 72 people crashed.