Three US unions pull out of consumer group over Amazon funding | Labour Rights News
The United Food & Commercial Workers, the Communications Workers of America and the United Auto Workers resigned from the National…
Is French telecoms firm Orange resting on its laurels in Africa?
While presenting its figures for mid-2021, the operator – which recorded a turnover of more than €3bn over the period,…
Taliban imposing ‘horrifying’ human rights curbs, UN chief warns | Antonio Guterres News
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Taliban to immediately halt its offensive in Afghanistan, warning that the…
Federal judge leaves US evictions moratorium in place | Government News
The judge believes the moratorium is illegal but argued her ‘hands are tied’ by a previous ruling by a higher…
Ethiopia: MTN pullout shows financial-opening prospects receding
Plans by Ethiopia to add mobile financial services as a sweetener in the sale of its second telecom operator licence…
UK mass shooting suspect named as debate over ‘terrorism’ simmers | News
Jake Davison, who described himself as an ‘incel’, killed five people in a rare mass shooting, including a young girl.…
‘There was no plan B’
In this week’s pick of some our favourite discussions over 2020-2021, we revisit the ten-year anniversary of Egypt’s revolution on…
Attack kills eight Egyptian troops in Sinai | Conflict News
Armed group ISIL claims responsibility for the attack in a statement on an ISIL-affiliated website. A roadside bomb exploded in…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Mercedes – a new breed of cocoa – sends production soaring
This is part 5 of a 5-part series. The product emerged after 15 years of study at Côte d’Ivoire’s Yamoussoukro-based…
Pakistani forces clash with Afghan protesters at border crossing | Taliban News
Disturbances break out after 56-year-old Afghan dies of heart attack while waiting in the dusty heat to enter Afghanistan. Pakistani…
WHO urges China to share raw data on origins of coronavirus | Coronavirus pandemic News
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged China to share the raw data from its earliest cases of the coronavirus,…
China cities declare rain ‘red alerts’ as flood death toll climbs | Climate Change News
Torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people in the province of Hubei. Five…
US seeing ‘unprecedented’ migration at border with Mexico | Migration News
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas visits southwest border, says US facing ‘toughest challenge’ amid pandemic. The United States is encountering “unprecedented”…
US eyes booster jabs as Delta variant rages among unvaccinated | Coronavirus pandemic News
Officials in the United States are moving towards recommending COVID-19 booster jabs for people who have been vaccinated as data…
Why Gbagbo is (officially) handing over the FPI to Affi N’Guessan
“Today, I am back from prison, we must move forward. I propose allowing Affi to continue holding his current position.…
Turkey detains dozens after Syrian shops attacked | Turkey News
Unrest breaks out in Ankara after a Turkish national was stabbed to death in a fight between locals and migrants.…
As Zambia votes, US threatens sanctions against those who undermine the election
The United States has warned of financial sanctions, visa restrictions and travel bans against Zambians who undermine the country’s elections.…
New finance minister Godongwana has investor support
Ramaphosa appointed Godongwana – chairman of the Development Bank of Southern Africa – on 5 August, after Tito Mboweni resigned.…
Turkey: Central bank resists Erdogan’s calls for rate cut | Business and Economy News
The Turkish lira rallied after the country’s central bank resisted President Recep Erdogan’s calls for an interest rate cut and…
Egypt’s US envoy slams ‘deceived’ legislators’ bid to block aid | Human Rights News
The Egyptian ambassador to the United States has suggested US legislators trying to curtail Washington’s $1.3bn in annual aid to…