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Chad’s constitutional council to finalize election results despite petitions for annulment

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Chad's constitutional council was expected on Thursday to declare final results of the May 6 presidential election and name transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner. This despite calls for annulment of the polls due to what the opposition says was massive fraud. Analysts say uncertainty lies ahead as tensions remain high. Residents of N'djamena, say that since Wednesday night, there has been a massive deployment of troops on streets and what they… Read Full Article

Worshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and set on fire

A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.

Surge of children crossing dangerous Darién Gap jungle

The number of migrant children crossing the jungle between Colombia and Panama is up by 40%, Unicef says.

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."

Female artist's painting sets auction record

Leonora Carrington's work makes over £22m and sets an auction record for a British-born female artist.

Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

How is China helping out sanctioned Russia?

Vladimir Putin visits Beijing this week, as it faces accusations of supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine.

How is China helping out sanctioned Russia?

Vladimir Putin visits Beijing this week, as it faces accusations of supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine.

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