Category: World
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room
A Russian cargo ship has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria after an explosion in its engine room, the Russian foreign ministry [more…]
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new business projects in Africa, raising hopes of a rush of much-needed money for green [more…]
El Salvador overturns metals mining ban, defying environmental groups
El Salvador’s legislature has overturned a seven-year-old ban on metals mining, a move that the country’s authoritarian president, Nayib Bukele, had pushed for to boost [more…]
Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest
Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential elections, potentially triggering more protests after more than two months of unrest over [more…]
Ethiopian resistance hero’s family tries to reclaim medal taken by Italian troops
The descendants of a hero of Ethiopia’s resistance against European imperialism are seeking to retrieve a gold medal taken from him by Italian troops, after [more…]
At least 10 killed in plane crash in Brazilian mountain resort
A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen [more…]
Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous’ fees
Donald Trump has demanded that the Panama Canal be given back to the US if Panama did not manage the waterway in a fashion that [more…]
Mozambique on edge before ruling on disputed election results
Mozambique is on edge ahead of a ruling expected on Monday to determine the final results of October’s disputed elections, after allegations of rigging triggered [more…]
Photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community
Remarkable images taken by automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainforest reveal an isolated community that appears to be thriving despite pressure from ranchers and illegal [more…]
Ferry capsizes in Congo killing 38 and leaving 100 more missing
A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in north-eastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and more than [more…]