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West Africa regional bloc sets up court for crimes under dictatorship in Gambia
West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has approved setting up a special court Sunday to try crimes committed in Gambia during its military dictatorshipABC News - 3h -
West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has approved an exit timeline for three coup-hit nationsABC News - 5h -
West Africa bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit nations after failed peace efforts
West Africa bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit nations after failed peace effortsABC News - 8h -
Strategy of Recruiting Cheap Militiamen Backfires in Africa
By arming civilians who are poorly trained and have little to no respect for human rights, the military in Burkina Faso has brought the West African nation to the brink of civil war.The New York Times - 9h -
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Woman dies after shooting in north-west London
Met police says two men were also injured during incident in Brent, and one remains in critical condition. A woman has died after a shooting in Brent, north-west London, on Saturday night.. The ...The Guardian - 14h -
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The three biggest reasons LeBron and the Lakers are flailing in the West
Another season of blowouts and fighting to make the play-in begs the question: Can the Lakers be fixed?ESPN - 1d -
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Restore, destroy or leave to rot? Battle lines drawn over west Africa’s architectural heritage
Uncompleted or abandoned buildings are a regular feature of the landscape. Now calls for restorations are increasing. Beneath mango trees in the lush garden of the Palais de Lomé, an oceanside ...The Guardian - 1d -
Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off
Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.BBC News - 2d -
Rodriguez back at West Virginia after 17 years
Rich Rodriguez is returning as coach of West Virginia, a program that has struggled since joining the Big 12 and will hope to restore the type of success he led during his time there from 2001 to ...ESPN - 3d -
Oldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa
DNA from European fossils dating back 45,000 years offers new clues to how our species spread across the world.The New York Times - 3d -
Little reason for the West to exult over Assad’s downfall
The fall of the Syrian regime has resulted in the rise of violent jihadist forces, which could impose enduring costs on Western security, as the West continues to engage with the victorious HTS ...The Hill - 3d -
Turkey says Ethiopia and Somalia to negotiate Horn of Africa deal
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland regionFinancial Times - 3d -
Rich Rodriguez officially returns to West Virginia
Rodriguez was WVU's coach from 2001 through 2007.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - 5d -
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes
Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty. France has begun recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad in the latest ...The Guardian - 5d -
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McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage
Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruptionFinancial Times - 5d -
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The west should not succumb to cynical regret over Syria
Lots could still go wrong but the demise of one of the world’s most cruel dictators is welcomeFinancial Times - 6d -
Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'
London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - Lost Artifacts Of Africa Guide
You're going to discover a lot of goodies Indiana Jones and the Great Circle . Some of these are found in places you'd least expect in the Gizeh chapter, so you should keep your eyes peeled for ...GameSpot - Dec. 8 -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy
In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit
President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administrationABC News - Dec. 4 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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West Ham to decide on Lopetegui's future by weekend
West Ham will decide Julen Lopetegui's immediate future by the weekend.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa
The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit
President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in AngolaABC News - Dec. 2 -
Biden arrives in Angola for his long-promised first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president
Biden arrives in Angola for his long-promised first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as presidentABC News - Dec. 2
