Biden Sets New US Strategy in Libya
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the national economy and the need for his administration’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation in the State...
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President Joe Biden Sets out Plan for ‘Reimagining and Rebuilding’ the American Economy
Officials said the plan Biden will unveil on Wednesday will be centered around four key elements (AFP via Getty Images) President Joe Biden wants to “reimagine and...
Internet blackout as Congo votes, with Sassou Nguesso set to winl
By Laudes MARTIAL MBON and Samil TOUNSI (AFP) The Republic of Congo voted Sunday in a presidential election boycotted by the main opposition and under...
CAR Ex-President takes Over Leadership of Rebel Group Fighting the Government
François Bozizé, is the new rebel leader in the Central African Republic. The former president has officially taken over the leadership of the CPC, the...
President Biden and Vice President Harris condemn U.S. racism, sexism in blunt language
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden took aim on Sunday at the “ugly poisons” of “systemic racism and white supremacy” that he said had long...
Hassan Suluhu Sworn In As Tanzania’s New President
Samia Hassan Suluhu has been sworn in as Tanzania’s new president following the death of the Eastern country’s president, John Magufuli. Taking her oath of...
US President Biden ‘Doing fine’ after Stumbling up Air Force One: White House
US President Joe Biden stumbled twice before falling on the steps while boarding Air Force One on Friday, but White House officials said he was...
Democrats Bid to Reclaim Economic Populism
© Getty Images With the passage of President Biden’s coronavirus relief bill, Democrats are setting out to reclaim their populist birthright. And, they hope, reverse their...
Libya Political Process Marred by Bribes, UN Report Finds
At least three people taking part in UN-led Libyan peace talks were bribed for votes, researchers said in a report for the Security Council. Prime...
Zimbabwean Vice President Mohadi Resigns
One of Zimbabwe’s two Vice Presidents, Kembo Mohadi, resigned from his post on Monday following allegations in the media about his alleged affairs with married...
Donald Trump Calls For GOP Unity, Hints at Run for President in 2024
Former US President Trump used his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor Biden, and try to cement his status as...
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill Passes House, but Faces Senate Hurdle
The House passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday morning almost entirely along partisan lines. The bill now goes the Senate, although it...
World Reacts to U.S. Report on Khashoggi killing
The world reacted to the release on Friday of a U.S. intelligence assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation to capture...
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan passes hurdle in U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives moved toward a late-night vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Friday as Democrats who control...
Trudeau says it’s good to have a partner on climate change again as meeting with Biden begins
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden today by saying it’s good to be working again with an administration that...
Human rights ‘central’ to US-Egypt ties, Blinken tells Egyptian Counterpart
Antony Blinken raised human rights concerns in call with Sameh Shoukry, but rights advocates are demanding concrete action from Washington Egyptian police cadets at a...
Ex-interior Minister Declared Initial Winner in Niger’s Presidential Election
Initial results say Mohamed Bazoum beat opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane in the run-off vote. He is close to outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou. Bazoum was now...
UN, AU and EU urge Somalia to Quickly Agree on Election Date
The United Nations, African Union and European Union urged the Somali government and opposition on Monday to quickly agree on a date for elections, warning...
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Peace Efforts, Defense in Call
President Joe Biden discussed Middle East peace efforts and defense cooperation in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, ending a...
The Cairo talks may be difficult, but could be relatively easy
Hamas director Khalil al-Hayya (L) and Palestinian leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar (C) with the leaders of the Palestinian groups leave...