Woman gives birth from embryo frozen for more than 22 years
A Greek woman has given birth from an embryo frozen over 22 years ago after losing her son born from the same treatment, her doctor said Wednesday.
US offers $100m to China, others to fight coronavirus
The United States on Friday offered up to $100 million to China and other impacted countries to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus. “This commitment — along with the hundreds of millions generously donated by the American private sector — demonstrates strong US leadership in response to the outbreak,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a […]
Malawi president appeals to keep job after court cancels his election
Malawian President Peter Mutharika on Friday filed an appeal against a landmark court decision that overturned his 2019 election victory, accusing it of bias against him, documents showed. Malawi made history on Monday when the top court ruled in favour of an opposition bid to cancel last May’s presidential election results over allegations of rigging. […]
Malawi president appeals against nullifying his election win
Malawian President Peter Mutharika on Friday filed an appeal against a top court decision that overturned his 2019 election victory, documents showed. Malawi made history on Monday when the top court ruled in favour of an opposition bid to cancel last May’s presidential election results over allegations of rigging. In his appeal papers, Mutharika said […]
Militia massacre kills eight in east DR Congo ―Police
At least eight civilians were killed in eastern DR Congo and another 20 reported missing on Friday, police said, in the latest massacre blamed on a militia in the troubled region. DR Congo’s east has been hit by months of attacks and massacres blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which is the target of […]
Cameroon elections overshadowed by boycott, violence
Voters in Cameroon will cast their ballots Sunday in a country where the mood has been darkened by separatist violence and calls for an election boycott. Elections to renew the central African country’s legislature and local councils are taking place for the first time in seven years, after two postponements. Despite the delays, the campaigning […]
