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Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pressed deeper into Congolese territory a day after Congo and Rwanda's presidents called for an immediate ceasefire, entering the outskirts of the town of Walikale

M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire
Africa|Health|Political|World

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies

In a nutrition ward at a hospital in Sudan's war-stricken capital, gaunt mothers lie next to even thinner toddlers with wide, sunken eyes.

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies
Africa|Health|MidEast|World

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF

Malnutrition is growing in Yemen with needs outpacing current treatment capacity, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, in a statement appealing for greater

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF
Africa|Political|World

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks

For years, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo demanded direct negotiations with Congolese authorities.

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks
Africa|Business|Economy

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024 compared with 8.2% the previous year, the country's statistics office said on Wednesday, driven by good harvests, and a robust performance in the

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says
Africa|Americas|Political|Sports

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Africa|Arts|Europe

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack

A foreign national was killed and four others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the site of a United Nations headquarters in central Gaza City on Wednesday, Gaza's health

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

South Africa inflation steady, central bank seen holding rates

South Africa's inflation rate was steady at 3.2% year on year in February,, the statistics agency said on Wednesday, a day before the

South Africa inflation steady, central bank seen holding rates
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo

The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this year

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit

Last September, torrential rains swept across West and Central Africa, causing devastating floods

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers State and suspended the state governor, his deputy and all lawmakers.

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops.

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe

Al Shabaab militants targeted Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a bomb attack on his motorcade as it was traveling through the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, the

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process

A major party in South Sudan's coalition government said on Tuesday it had suspended its role in a key element of a 2018 peace deal as relations between its leader Riek Machar and

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation

Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach budget compromise

Ratings agency Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach a compromise that allows the country's deadlocked budget to pass with its focus on fiscal

Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach budget compromise
Africa|Crime|Science|World

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly losses of the Suez Canal revenues reached around $800 million due to the regional "situation", as Yemen's

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says
Africa|Political|US|World

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'

Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were "unacceptable," a State Department spokesperson told reporters on

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul

Nigeria's annual headline inflation eased to 23.18% in February, the country's statistics agency said on Monday, a month after it rebased its Consumer Price

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?

South Africa's lawmakers will scrutinise the 2025 budget in the coming weeks, with amendments not ruled out as political parties weigh up a contentious plan to

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has met U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss fighting in the east of the country and opportunities for U.S. investment,

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal