Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections

Amnesty International says internet blackout 'especially alarming' as election campaign 'marred by massive repression'.

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LIVE: Nigeria vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 semifinal

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the second semifinal.

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Are western leaders guilty of hypocrisy over calls for free speech in Iran?

Western leaders condemn Iran’s protest crackdown, but many face accusations of suppressing protest rights at home.

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Is the Yemeni government getting ready to attack the Houthis?

Houthis weigh risks as Saudi-backed campaign to unite forces could challenge their decade-long hold on northwest Yemen.

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Somali minister blames UAE support for ‘fragmentation’ of Somalia

Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says “external elements” are responsible for separatist divisions.

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France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats

Minister says 'violent or hate-inciting actions have no place' in France as 'Raise the Colours' activists banned.

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Why Somalia drew a line with the UAE

Annulment of UAE agreements marks a firm stand on sovereignty and national unity.

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Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead

As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned.

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LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ before White House meeting

Trump's comments come as Danish, Greenland diplomats meet with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco.

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LIVE: Senegal vs Egypt – AFCON 2025 semifinal

Follow the build up, analysis and live text commentary of the game for the first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal.

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Russia turning occupied Donbas into ‘huge military base to frighten Europe’

As the Ukraine war drags, Moscow is transforming the economy of the occupied Donbas region, residents and analysts say.

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Trump’s neo-con turn on Iran

As talk of nuclear threats gives way to promises of 'help', the Bush-era logic of regime change re-emerges.

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Amateur Smith upsets Sinner to win ‘One Point Slam’ before Australian Open

Unknown Jordan Smith upstages a star-studded tennis field including No 1 Jannik Sinner to win a 1-million prize purse.

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Geoeconomic confrontation world’s top threat, global leaders say

World Economic Forum survey says economic tools used as geopolitical weapons the most pressing risk to global stability.

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Funerals in Iran for civilians and security forces killed during protests

Iran has been holding funerals for security force members killed during protests and for civilians killed by ‘rioters’.

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What are Trump’s military options for an attack on Iran?

Trump told Iranian protesters that 'help is on its way' in a Truth Social post.

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Iran reportedly breaks diplomatic contact with US as tension grows

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Palestinian students strike as Israel bans access to West Bank teachers

Israel limits the ability of teachers from the West Bank to travel to occupied East Jerusalem.

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Uganda, Elections & the Internet

Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.

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Who are the exiled Iranian groups backing US intervention?

Exiled Iranian opposition groups are encouraging demonstrators to take over state institutions amid protests in Iran.

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