3 Chimpanzees Kidnapped for Ransom From Congo Sanctuary
In a country where wildlife trafficking already runs rampant, conservationists fear that ransoming of animals may become a common tactic...
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William Ruto Warns About Climate Change at U.N. General Assembly
“We cannot afford to waste another moment debating the merits of doing something vis a vis doing nothing,” he said.
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be...
Kenya to Inaugurate William Ruto as President, but Kenyan Television Is Mostly Shut Out
After a bitter and close election, William Ruto takes the reins of power on Tuesday. One of his team’s first...
With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties
In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death is rekindling discussions about a more independent future.
With Tears and Steel, Kenya’s ‘Hustler’ President Vanquishes His Foes
William Ruto built a career on beating the odds. In his greatest triumph, he is expected to be inaugurated as...
In Rwanda, a New Golf Course in Kigali Is a Sign of Growth
The Rwandan government is hoping to build a local golf culture and harness the sport to appeal to international tourists...
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Renews British Empire Debate in Africa
While some in Africa paid tribute to the deceased monarch, others stressed Britain’s violent colonial history on the continent.
‘The Woman King’ and Intimate Moments Amid Epic Action
The director Gina Prince-Bythewood is known for her attention to character, but she made this historic saga of female warriors...
In Somalia, ‘Famine Is at the Door,’ U.N. Warns
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On a Corpse’s Wrist, an Emblem of Ukrainian Fortitude
On a Corps...
Major Covid Holdouts in Asia Drop Border Restrictions
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan have relaxed their pandemic rules, as they look to bolster their economies and play catch-up...
Italy May Get a Leader With Post-Fascist Roots
With the hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni ahead before Sunday’s election, Italy could get its first leader whose party traces its...
Iran Protests Surge to Dozens of Cities
Iranians fed up with oppressive rules and a battered economy have faced bullets, tear gas and arrests to demand an...
Zelensky Calls On Ukrainians in Occupied Territory to Resist Russian Draft
As Moscow lays the groundwork to formally annex parts of Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky asked his citizens to engage in sabotage.
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