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Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s deputy president, facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests…
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New Ethiopian president replaces first female head
Ethiopia's parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country's first female head of state, Sahle-Work…
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Maldives president visits India amid trouble in tourist paradise
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout during his visit to India this week as the archipelago nation stares at…
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President Herzog says Israel continues to seek peace with neighbours
Shortly before the first anniversary of the Hamas massacre on October 7, Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that he intends to…
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South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked his powerful and long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc. He became head of the feared…
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Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic…
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How Kenya's president has fallen out with his deputy
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been threatened with impeachment proceedings by lawmakers amid intense speculation that he…
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Extremism is on the rise, German president warns at WWII memorial
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed concern at the rise of nationalist and right-wing extremist forces in his country…
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German president warns of rising extremism at Nazi WW II memorial
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed concern at the rise of nationalist and right-wing extremist forces in his country…
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Italian president takes boat trip to Cologne on German visit
As part of a three-day state visit to Germany, the Italian President Sergio Mattarella was visiting the state of North Rhine Westphalia on…
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Italy's president warns against populism during Germany visit
Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Friday warned against the growing lure of populism in Europe during his three-day state visit to…
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Anti-money laundering group suspends Colombia after President Petro declassifies confidential report
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The Egmont Group, an international organization created to combat money laundering, said Monday that it has…
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Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife's release
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo has announced he will quit politics a year after he was toppled from power by a military coup. "I wish…
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EU Commission president to visit Polish flood-hit area on Thursday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Poland's flood-hit areas on Thursday at the invitation of Polish Prime…
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Russian President Putin underlines importance of freedom of speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and information in an address to a media summit on…
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Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell
The man who was arrested for attacking the Comoros president with a knife on Friday has been found dead in prison, the authorities there…
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German president thanks Egypt for mediating role in Gaza conflict
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanked Egypt for its role as mediator in the Gaza war during his visit to the country on…
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Algeria's 78-year-old president is expected to breeze to a second term in Saturday's election
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Polls closed in Algeria on Saturday, where voters were deciding whether to grant army-backed President Abdelmadjid…
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Algeria's aging president is expected to breeze to a second term in Saturday's election
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich…
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Posts mislead about ethnic links of new intelligence chiefs appointed by Nigerian president
Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu has faced accusations of nepotism since he became president in May 2023. Recent posts on social media accused…
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Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The world’s attention on Venezuela has been focused in the last weeks on the fallout from a highly contested…
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At Solingen attack memorial, German president urges curb on migration
Germany should continue to value the right of asylum but must take steps to limit irregular migration, German President Frank-Walter…
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Tanzanian president names 'troublesome' lion after rival
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has named a "troublesome" lion after one of the country's opposition leaders. President Samia was…
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Putin meets Azerbaijani president in Baku to strengthen ties as regional tensions persist
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Russian leader Vladimir Putin held talks on Monday with his Azerbaijani counterpart as part of a two-day trip to…