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UN Myanmar envoy says won't return until allowed to meet Suu Kyi
The UN's Myanmar special envoy on Monday vowed not to visit the country again unless she is allowed to meet ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, after a heavily-criticised trip to meet the junta.
'Time to move on' Kenyans say after court upholds Ruto win
Jubilant supporters of Kenya's president-elect William Ruto took to the streets Monday after his election victory was upheld by the Supreme Court, with many ordinary people voicing hope the country could now move on. The 55-year-old Ruto will become Kenya's fifth president since independence from colonial ruler Britain when he is sworn in on September 13.
Floods cripple Indian tech hub Bangalore
Floods blamed on shoddy infrastructure crippled Indian IT hub Bangalore on Monday, with employees in the huge tech sector told to work from home and dozens of areas reportedly left without drinking water. The umbrella group for the IT sector, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA), advised employees to work from home while many schools and colleges were shut.
French trial opens over 2016 Nice massacre
Eight suspects went on trial Monday over the July 2016 terror attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice, where an Islamist extremist killed 86 people by driving a truck into thousands of locals and tourists celebrating France's national day.
New UK PM Truss inherits economy headed for recession
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economy set to enter recession before the end of the year, with double-digit inflation forecast to soar further. An emergency budget is expected within weeks, as the Bank of England (BoE) predicts that the UK will enter a year-long recession by the end of 2022.
African players in Europe: Nigerians among the goals
Nigerians Kelechi Iheanacho and Umar Sadiq were among the Africans who scored in the major European leagues at the weekend. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in Europe: ENGLAND KELECHI IHEANACHO (Leicester) Iheanacho had a dream start against Brighton, opening the scoring in the first minute after turning in a cross from Patson Daka.
Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful
Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts has never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president. Born on January 7, 1945, Odinga spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.
EU signs deal with Ukraine for further 500 mn euros in aid
The European Union signed a deal with war-torn Ukraine on Monday to release a further 500 million euros ($497 million) in planned aid, this time to support housing, education and agriculture. "This EU grant funding will help ensure housing and education for internally displaced persons and returnees and support Ukraine's agriculture sector," spokesman Eric Mamer said.
Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 21
At least 21 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity. At least four people were killed and dozens more injured after two earthquakes in southwestern China in June.
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