Andargachew Tsige pardoned by Ethiopia
Ethiopia has pardoned an opposition leader with British citizenship who had been sentenced to death. Andargachew Tsige was found guilty of “terrorism” and sentenced in […]
Wisconsin Judge Orders Scott Walker To Call Special Elections He Refused To Allow
A Wisconsin judge on Thursday ordered Gov. Scott Walker (R) to call the special elections for two legislative seats that he has refused to call […]
Anglophone activists convicted of ‘terrorism’ in Cameroon
A court in Cameroon has sentenced seven activists from the country’s Anglophone minority, including their leader, to up to 15 years in prison for rebellion […]
All-time elimination game from LeBron James forces Game 7
CLEVELAND — No one cancels trophy presentations like the Cleveland Cavaliers. Between 2016 and 2017, the Cavs made the Golden State Warriors scrap four title […]
EPA deal marks dramatic shift away from dirty coal power in Chicago area
Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring back the days when coal power dominated the nation, his administration quietly settled a lawsuit this month that […]
Convergence of interests between Africa and China
As Africa and China march toward the 70th anniversary (1949-2019) of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both parties next year, the expectations from China and Africa […]
Houston overcomes Harden’s off-night to push the champs to the brink
After enduring a wretched first half offensively that saw their superstar backcourt struggle mightily from the field, the Houston Rockets found their stroke and held […]
The young Somalis recreating Mogadishu’s prewar splendour
Five years ago, Yusuf Shegow visited the ruins of the once-grand Al-Uruba hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean on Mogadishu’s waterfront. His grandfather had worked at […]
Chinese government ‘considering scrapping limits on family size’
Shares in Chinese companies that make and sell baby products have surged after a report said China is considering plans to scrap limits on the […]
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Patients ‘taken to church’
Two of the patients later died, while the third returned to the centre in the city of Mbandaka. This presents a new challenge for health […]