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The new leader was erstwhile head of the presidential guard and reportedly a relative of deposed President Ali Bongo.

President Bongo's ouster came after he was declared winner for a third term in an election opposition called a 'fraud'.

The paramilitary force, accused of atrocities during four months of fighting, released its peace plan on Sunday.

Rights advocates say framework needed due to Kenya's domestic police record, grim history of intervention in Haiti.

Ukrainian forces advance south and east to the rear of Russia's first line of defence during the 79th week of the war.

Lawsuit accuses social media platform of laying off employees aged older than 50 at a higher rate than others.

Military officers in oil-producing Gabon place newly re-elected President Ali Bongo under house arrest.

Cuban women fight to make name for themselves in the world of boxing that was, until very recently, only open to men.

Consumers faced with massive electricity bills while the rates for fuel have gone up by more than 150 percent.

The clashes that took place between Arab clans and SDF in Deir Az Zor countryside are among the worst in recent years.

Nguema heads the Gabonese Presidency's Republican Guard, the country's most powerful security unit.

Far-right infiltration is fuelling hatred and violence in the stands. It is time to eradicate it.

Its government has been criticised for failing to provide enough shelter to thousands of people seeking asylum.

Brice Nguema, leader of the Republican Guard and relative to President Bongo did not confirm his whereabouts.

Ramzi al-Ardah is shot after confrontations between security services and fighters in Tulkarem refugee camp.

Committee for veteran weightlifters also dissolved after the two athletes take photo at championships in Poland.

The pay increase will take effect immediately, starting with this week's T20 series against Sri Lanka.

Soldiers in Gabon announced the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution of state institutions.

The deposed president called on Gabonese citizens to 'make noise' after coup attempt.

Authorities, academics, newspapers, former officials and users online are debating the major changes at universities.

Rights groups say more than 600 people disappeared since Awami League government led by PM Sheikh Hasina came to power.

Fund created by Saudi sovereign wealth fund invests in MMA promotion company and will create a regional tournament.

The cosmic curtain rises on Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it's considered blue.

On its birthday, Al Jazeera looks beyond the cassette's invention in Europe and at its life in Egypt.

Three days of rains cause flooding, landslides and mudflows, killing people in three towns in the centre of the country.

Majority of the world's coups in Africa with at least 106 coups across Africa since 1950 and 108 unsuccessful attempts.

Hundreds of protesters rally in Syria's government-held southern Sweida province, demanding a better life.

Lack of affordable housing, reduced land entitlements and accelerated housing for the privileged are behind the crisis.

Florida and adjacent states of Georgia and South Carolina under hurricane warnings and other storm-related advisories.

The storm, described as 'an unprecedented event', projected to come ashore in Florida's Big Bend region on Wednesday/

Under President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, the government will negotiate the prices of select medicines.

The meeting prompted the Libyan foreign minister to flee to Turkey and led to street protests in Libya.

An entrepreneur is forced to give up his bees and honey business after his family home was destroyed by wildfires.

Female staff fight lack of toilets, childcare facilities, lower pay and late-night shifts with little personal safety.

'Sometimes, in spite of myself, hope bubbles up... Will I see Baba again? This time I feel I have to tell my own story.'

Khan's jail custody extended till September 13 to investigate him on charges of leaking state secrets, his lawyer says.

Spacecraft finds sulphur and other elements as it looks for signs of frozen water nearly a week after historic landing.

Gina Raimondo is latest US official to visit China as part of efforts to ease tensions between the two economies.

Voting, which is compulsory, has been set for October 14.

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

Russia is launching Islamic banking for the first time as part of a two-year pilot programme on September 1.

Ottawa's latest travel advisory advises LGBTQ travellers to check state laws amid 'national emergency' claims.

BRICS is alluring to aspiring members precisely because it does not require them to commit to an alliance.

Russian defence ministry says four boats carrying up to 50 Ukrainian special forces members were hit in the attack.

Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail service has been beset by cost overruns and delays since launch of the project in 2015.

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

Diplomatic protest follows map showing Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin plateau as Chinese territory.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will vote on proposal that could change it 'for the better' on October 14.

Beijing's heavy reliance on coal plants has cast a shadow over global efforts to tackle climate change.