Oscar Pistorius could be released from jail ‘within weeks’
Parole board to consider releasing former Paralympian star – against wishes of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents
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Third-party candidate Peter Obi to challenge Nigeria election result
Political outsider says says he will prove he won, after official result awarded victory to ruling party’s Bola TinubuThe third-party candidate Peter Obi said he would challenge the outcome of Nigeria’s fiercely fought presidential elections after offi…
Macron vows era of French interference in Africa is over
The era of French interference in African affairs is “well over”, President Emmanuel Macron said in Gabon on Thursday during his four-nation tour of central Africa.
How family and Libya conflict radicalised Manchester Arena bomber
Parents’ extremist views and civil war in the country of their birth set Salman Abedi on path to terrorismMI5 missed ‘significant opportunity’ to prevent Manchester Arena bombingAlthough Salman Abedi was born in Manchester, on New Year’s Eve in 1994, h…
French interference in Africa ‘well over’, President Macron says during four-nation tour
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was “well over” as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
Earth’s ‘green lung’ rainforests take centre stage at talks in Gabon
The sixth annual One Planet Summit begins on Wednesday, with the fate of forests at the top of the agenda. Politicians, scientists and NGOs will meet in Libreville, Gabon, to discuss the future of rainforests in the Congo basin, Southeast Asia and the…
Scientists prove clear link between deforestation and local drop in rainfall
Study adds to fears Amazon is approaching tipping point after which it will not be able to generate its own rainfallFor the first time researchers have proven a clear correlation between deforestation and regional precipitation. Scientists hope it may …
Uganda MPs revive hardline anti-LGBTQ bill, calling homosexuality a ‘cancer’
In a country where gay sex is already punishable by life in prison, campaigners have condemned proposed new law as ‘demonisation’MPs in Uganda have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill, with one describing homosexuality as a “cancer”, attractin…
Bongo, Macron host Gabon summit to protect and promote tropical forests
A two-day event tasked with promoting the critical environmental role played by the world’s rainforests has gotten underway in the Gabonese capital Libreville. The One Forest Summit is shining a light on the Congo Basin forests in particular – which a…
Bola Tinubu, the political ‘godfather’ elected Nigerian president
Bola Tinubu, a political “godfather” famed for his strategic deftness and clout, never hid his ambition to be president of Nigeria.