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June 1, 2019

Funeral for Congo's Etienne Tshisekedi, president's father

A funeral Mass is being celebrated for Etienne Tshisekedi, the Congolese opposition icon whose son is now president of the sprawling Central African country.

May 31, 2019

Congolese finally pay tribute to late opposition leader

Tens of thousands of mourners, some of whom camped outside overnight, gathered on Friday to finally say farewell to Etienne Tshisekedi, the Congolese opposition icon whose son was declared president earlier this year.

May 31, 2019

ISIS supporter admits beheading Scandinavian hiker in Morocco: 'I regret it'

An ISIS supporter suspected of leading a jihadist cell has told a court he regrets beheading one of two Scandinavian backpackers found murdered in their tent in Morocco.

May 31, 2019

Malawi opposition leader petitions to nullify vote results

The Malawi opposition leader who placed a close second in the presidential election says he has petitioned the High Court to nullify the results, calling them "daylight robbery."

May 31, 2019

Congolese paying tribute to late opposition leader

Tens of thousands of Congolese are descending on a stadium in the capital to pay their respects to the late opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi.

May 31, 2019

Rights group: Staff threatened following incendiary report

A leading rights group has accused Egypt's state-controlled media of launching a smear campaign against its staff.

May 30, 2019

Al-Jazeera says Sudan shuts down bureau, blocks journalists

The satellite news channel Al-Jazeera says authorities in Sudan have shut down its bureau in Khartoum and banned its reporters from working.

May 30, 2019

No escape from racism: migrant team in Spain dons insults

A Spanish soccer team heavily composed of migrants has found a novel way to protest against the racist abuse the players have received.

May 30, 2019

UN extends arms embargo, sanctions against South Sudan

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution extending an arms embargo and other sanctions against South Sudan over objections from African nations, Russia and China that that the measures won't help promote peace.

May 30, 2019

South Africa’s new Cabinet sees gender balance for first time ever

South Africa’s president announced a new cabinet Wednesday that for the first time in the country’s history will be made up of 50 percent women – and one of those women is from the opposition.