Africa

Africa 14 hours ago

Democratic Republic of the Congo enters second day of voting in messy presidential election

The Democratic Republic of the Congo entered its second day of voting in a chaotic election set to determine the political future of incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi.

Africa 15 hours ago

Angola announces withdrawal from OPEC

Angola announced Thursday its departure from the OPEC oil producers cartel, with Oil Minister Diamantino de Azevedo citing no prospective gains from his country's continued membership.

Roman Catholic 16 hours ago

Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships

Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.

Africa 1 day ago

Voting extended in Congolese election amid polling delays

Polling delays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forced officials to extend voting in the Central African nation's presidential election.

The European Union 1 day ago

EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right'

European Union leaders insist their new Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to deter smugglers and support border countries, but "does not copy the right."

South Africa 2 days ago

Over 2,000 South African miners remain underground as union protest enters second day

Over 2,000 South African mineworkers remained underground Tuesday, as a protest over pay and benefits at a Rustenburg-area platinum mine continues.

Africa 2 days ago

Gas costs soar in Guinea's capital after explosion tears through main fuel depot

Guineans on Tuesday found themselves grappling with soaring fuel costs after an explosion wrought havoc on the West African nation's main energy depot.

Middle East 2 days ago

Sudan conflict spreads to key humanitarian safe haven

A deadly, months-long conflict between military and paramilitary forces in Sudan has reached a key city long considered a safe haven for displaced civilians.

Africa 2 days ago

ISIS-linked militants kill at least 10 in western Uganda

At least 10 people have been reported dead following an attack by Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces militants on a western Ugandan village.

Africa 2 days ago

At least 100 elephants die in one of Africa's largest national parks due to drought

Drought has led to the death of at least 100 elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Authorities warn of a potential crisis as forecasts predict further scarcity of rain.