Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election
Early results show Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the lead but his rival from ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed.
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Chad main opposition figures barred as leaders cleared for election
The central African country's presidential election is set to take place in May.
Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership
Harris will be voted in as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9.
Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election
The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election.
Ukraine says it hit two Russian landing ships off occupied Crimea
A Moscow-installed regional official says 10 missiles shot down amid a major Ukrainian air attack.
Bodies of three Rohingya found as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat
Authorities in Aceh province have received several reports about dead bodies floating in nearby waters since Saturday.
Russia mourns Moscow concert hall attack victims as death toll rises to 137
Search operation is still ongoing, governor of Moscow region says, amid fears the death toll of 137 may further rise.
Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by land, UN chief Guterres says
During a visit to Egypt, Antonio Guterres warns of impact Israel's months-long war on Gaza is having around the globe.
Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off
Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to face off in April's vote.
Moscow concert hall attack: How did ISIL recoup, five years after ‘defeat’?
The group's Afghanistan arm in particular has gained since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are rivals.
More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian students released: Government spokesman
Kidnapping in Kaduna on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted national outcry over security.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 170
Israeli warplanes pound southern Gaza as mediation efforts to end Israel's war on the enclave appear to be stalling.
Senegal’s women voters could make a miracle happen in presidential election
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal's presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.
‘Obstetric winter’: Why are China’s hospitals shutting delivery wards?
China's birthrate is falling and hospital maternity departments across the country are closing, according to reports.
At least 19 reported killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers
Authorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and aid near Kuwait Roundabout.
Hong Kong’s new security law comes into force amid human rights concerns
The law, known as Article 23, has been criticised internationally over fears it could erode civil liberties.
Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to ISS, days after glitch
Take off to the International Space Station follows aborted launch on Thursday after a voltage drop in a power source.
UN chief says blocked Gaza aid is a ‘moral outrage’, calls for war to end
On visit to Rafah crossing, Antonio Guterres urges Israel to give people in Gaza unfettered access to humanitarian aid.
Who’s to blame for the Moscow massacre?
Some Russians blame lax security for the horrific attack claimed by ISIL. But analysts recall a darker history.
Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains 11 as death toll rises to 133
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) tries to link Ukraine to assault despite ISIL affiliate claim of responsibility.