Burkina issues ‘terrorist’ warrants for journalists, activists
Burkinabe authorities said Friday they had issued arrest warrants for some 20 people, including journalists, activists, a former minister and former officers in exile over alleged "terrorism" offences.
Early voting underway in South Africa
Early voting began in South Africa’s general election Monday, as those who must work on polling day or who have special needs were given a chance to cast their ballots.
Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash
Iran’s army has so far found no evidence of criminal activity in a helicopter crash that killed the country’s president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others, state media reported.
Benin closes river crossing with Niger in escalating trade tensions
Benin has blocked border crossings to Niger across the river between the neighbours, sources told AFP on Thursday, in an escalation of tensions since the military seized power in Niamey last July.
Five battleground issues in UK general election
Britain is facing six weeks of political campaigning after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that a general election will be held on July 4.
Ronaldinho, Cafu, Bebeto to play charity match for Brazil flood victim
A roster of Brazilian football greats including World Cup winners Ronaldinho, Cafu and Bebeto will play a charity match to raise money for victims of devastating floods in the country’s south, organizers said Wednesday.
