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Ugandan army denies seizing opposition leader
AFP, Published on 17/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda’s army denied claims on Saturday that opposition leader Bobi Wine had been abducted from his home, as counting continued in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths amid an internet blackout.
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues -- from Ukraine to Greenland.
Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.
Venezuelan capital quiet, streets emtpy after US strike
AFP, Published on 04/01/2026
» CARACAS - A lingering smell of explosives hung over Venezuela's capital Caracas Saturday as shocked residents took stock after an early-morning US strike that ousted strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote
AFP, Published on 29/12/2025
» CONAKRY - Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing.
US intercepts oil tanker off coast of Venezuela: US media
AFP, Published on 21/12/2025
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States has stopped and boarded an oil tanker off Venezuela, the latest salvo in a pressure campaign against Caracas, US media reported Saturday.
Brazilian president sounds alarm about armed conflict in Venezuela
AFP, Published on 20/12/2025
» FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a “humanitarian catastrophe”, as he opened a summit of the South American trading bloc Mercosur.
Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman Suharto
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia awarded the title of national hero on Monday to late President Suharto, who was forced out of office in 1998 by violent protests that ended a three-decade rule marred by accusations of mass human rights violations, corruption and nepotism.
Trump the Great? President steps up power moves
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - Driving in a golf buggy with Donald Trump recently, his 18-year-old granddaughter Kai asked him if there was a dream he was still trying to chase.
Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war'
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» CARACAS - Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean, where Washington has deployed warships and blown up alleged drug boats in recent weeks.