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Family of murdered Kenyan woman demands extradition of former British soldier
Agnès Wanjiru was killed in 2012 after a night out with British soldiers. Her niece met with the UK Defence Secretary on Tuesday to demand the extradition of a former British soldier. -
Madagascar military declares takeover following President’s impeachment
In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country. -
South Africa's health minister hails planned rollout of new HIV prevention jab
Aaron Motsoaledi warned, however, that initial distribution of the drug would be limited to nearly half a million people. -
Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants
The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday. -
Tens of thousands join national strike in Belgium over welfare cuts
Belgian police used a water cannon to clear thousands of protesters in Brussels on Tuesday as trade unions called a national strike over austerity measures.