Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact benefited Africa?
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
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Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms
A rejuvenated main opposition has intensified protests ahead of general elections in January.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden to issue a warning over Trump's threats to democracy as they head toward possible 2024 rematch
President Joe Biden will issue blunt new warnings about ongoing threats to US democracy in a major address Thursday, sharpening the central argument in his potential rematch with Donald Trump, who he's accused of trying to "destroy" bedrock American institutions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liverpool GP suspended after changing records to cover error
Dr Victor Ebenuwa misdiagnosed a patient's condition and medication, a tribunal hears.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bangladesh jails activists for 2003 report on security force killings
Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan had the charges hanging over their heads for 10 years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden planning speech on threats to democracy in coming weeks, sources say
President Joe Biden plans to deliver a speech focused on threats to democracy in the coming weeks, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
1970-01-01 08:00
In first known joint statement, US presidential centers sound alarm about democracy
Nearly every presidential center released a joint statement on Thursday emphasizing the principles of democracy and deeming civil political discourse essential, the first known time that presidential foundations and centers have joined to release a statement calling to protect democracy.
1970-01-01 08:00
John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy
John Legend's children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen are starting early to impress upon them the importance of civic engagement and caring for community.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump's surreal arraignment day in Washington augurs ominous days ahead
As former President Donald Trump left Washington after answering charges of trying to subvert democracy, it felt like all the previous trauma and divisions of his eight-year journey into the nation's psyche were just the start.
1970-01-01 08:00
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jail term reduced after some pardons
The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty by the military junta, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
1970-01-01 08:00