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Paris 2024: We are ready to host the world, says French Pres. Macron 

France President Emmanuel Macron said that France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes’ Village four days before...

Ugandan President to protesters: Don’t try it, you are playing with fire

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has a word for protesters planning to march against corruption on Tuesday, cautioning them that their actions are akin...

Breaking: US Pres. Biden stands down from seeking reelection in 2024, endorses VP Kamala Harris

President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from seeking reelection, saying he will be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as Presidential candidate for...

US presidential election: We’ll win, no plans to step aside – Biden

Despite growing calls from within his own party to drop out of the race, United States President Joe Biden has reiterated his determination...

Tragedy as China bridge collapses, leaving 12 dead, 30 missing

A devastating bridge collapse in northern China, triggered by intense rainfall, has resulted in the loss of 12 lives and left over 30...

Trump condoles with firefighter’s family killed in assassination attempt on his life 

By Ramlat Ibrahim Former US President Donald Trump has extended his condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who was...

US 2024 Presidential Race: Obama, Pelosi, other Democrats push for Biden to step down

Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to rethink his election bid, with former President Barack...

Massive global internet outage hits banks, airports, others

A widespread Microsoft outage was disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the...

Russian war: King Charles III says UK govt will give full support to Ukraine, wants it to join NATO

Shine Alagba King Charles III said the UK government would continue to support Ukraine and hoped to give them a clear path to...

Again, octagenarian US Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 again. The White House revealed this in a statement, saying 81-year-old President...

Kenya braces for more unrest, deploys heavy security forces

In response to calls for renewed protests against Kenya’s President William Ruto’s government, the Central Business District of Nairobi, the capital, on Tuesday...

Rwandan President Kagame re-elected for fourth term with landslide 99% win

In a heavily skewed election, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda won a landslide victory with 99.15 percent of the vote. Only two opposition...

Trump chooses Ohio Senator JD Vance as running mate for 2024 presidential poll

Former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has at the Republican National Convention on Monday, selected Ohio Senator JD Vance,...

Rwandans head to polls as Kagame seeks to extend two-decade rule

Voting commenced in Rwanda on Monday as polls opened nationwide for presidential and parliamentary elections, with President Paul Kagame expected to secure a...

Assassination attempt: Tinubu, Xi Jinping, other world leaders in solidarity with Trump

President Bola Tinubu, along with other world leaders, expressed support for former United States President Donald Trump and denounced the assassination attempt on...

Trump targeted in Pennsylvania rally shooting, Global leaders unite in condemnation

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted off stage by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on...