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It was out of a desire to appease Rabat that Mohamed al-Menfi, president of the Libyan Presidential Council, sent his ​It was out of a desire to appease Rabat that Mohamed al-Menfi, president of the Libyan Presidential Council, sent his Read More

Mele Kyari has been boss of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) since 2019, and now holds the record for longevity in this position. Many in Abuja were sure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would replace him soon after he came to power a year ago. But Tinubu kept Kyari on because of the major transition

Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. ​Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. Read More

She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee. ​She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee. Read More

A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along. ​A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along. Read More

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia. ​The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States

Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister. ​Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister. Read More

Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ​Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Read More

Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm. ​Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea

A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties. ​A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties. Read More