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The death toll from the powerful earthquake that flattened parts of central Japan on January 1 passed 200 on Tuesday, with just over 100 people still unaccounted for, authorities said. …

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was expected to name a new prime minister in a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle to reboot the final three years of his presidency. The post …

China on Tuesday successfully launched a satellite, state broadcaster CCTV said. The post China says successfully launched satellite: state media appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and …

Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Rochester, Seymour and Yea as fast-rising water threatens to inundate homes after rainfall records were broken across central Victoria on Monday.Read More

A musician who worked on big-name shows including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wicked and The Book of Mormon has died.Read More

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A Gambian former interior minister, Ousman Sonko has gone on trial in Switzerland, charged with crimes against humanity. The post Gambian ex-minister goes on murder trial in Switzerland appeared first …

Somaliland’s Defence Minister, Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye has resigned in protest over a deal allowing Ethiopia to use a port in the breakaway Somali region. The post Somaliland defence minister resigns …

Kenya’s recent decision to offer visa-free entry to all foreigners has stirred controversy, with critics calling it “hectic.” President William Ruto introduced the policy last month to promote visa-free travel …

Three ministers and four governors have been disqualified from last month’s election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, because of fraud and violence. The post Three ministers, 4 governors disqualified …