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Kenya’s President, William Ruto, says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes, after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday.

Kenyan President to withdraw controversial finance bill after deadly protests

Kenya’s President, William Ruto, says he will withdraw...

Senegal's health authorities have detected Covid-19 in dozens of pilgrims returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.

Senegal identifies Covid-19 from Hajj returnees

Senegal’s health authorities have detected Covid-19...

Sierra Leone's parliament has approved a law banning child marriage, in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children's rights.

Sierra Leone's parliament outlaws child marriage

Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law...

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat.

Saudi Arabia says at least 1301 people died during Hajj

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia...

Cyprus government plans to ban mobile phone use in schools, saying they were too much of a distraction for students and led to anti-social behaviour.

Cyprus to ban mobile use in schools

Cyprus government plans to ban mobile phone use in...

Lawmakers from across the European Union have called on member states to vote against plans by the bloc’s executive to require tech companies to monitor their platforms for child sexual abuse content.

Politicians Raise Alarm Over EU Law To Curb Child Sexual Abuse Online

Lawmakers from across the European Union have called...

At least 14 Jordanian citizens have died during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat conditions.

At Least 14 Jordanian Pilgrims Die from Intense Heat During Hajj in Saudi Arabia

 At least 14 Jordanian citizens have died during...

The United States has announced a comprehensive set of sanctions targeting more than 300 individuals and entities connected to Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Over 300 Individuals and Entities Linked to Russia's War on Ukraine

The United States has announced a comprehensive set...

US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden has been found guilty on all three charges in his federal gun trial, becoming the first son of a sitting US president to be criminally convicted.

US President’s son Hunter Biden found guilty of all gun trial charges

US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden has been...

The European Union (EU) has announced a hike in Schengen visa application fees for adult African and other non-EU citizens. The fee, previously set at €80, will now stand at €90 per application.

European Union Increases Schengen Visa Application Fees for Non-EU Citizens

The European Union (EU) has announced a hike in Schengen...

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