Gabon army officers announce coup, put president under house arrest
According to the Gabonese military, President Ali Bongo was under house arrest, hours after soldiers announced they had seized power.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens
The accident occurred after the tyre of one passenger bus burst, sending it into the path of another bus coming in the opposite direction.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins second Dakar Rally title
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched his second Dakar Rally car title to give British marque Mini their fourth consecutive success.
Sat Jan 17 2015
Senegal women told 'all black' is beautiful and healthy
A spontaneous movement has emerged in Senegal arguing that black is beautiful - and to act otherwise is to risk one's health.
Tue Feb 19 2013
Rallying: Peterhansel nears 11th win, Al-Attiyah drops away
France's defending champion Stephane Peterhansel took a huge step towards his 11th Dakar Rally win on Monday.
Mon Jan 14 2013
Two dead, seven injured in Dakar Rally collision
Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a head-on collision between a Dakar Rally support vehicle and a cab near in Peru.
Thu Jan 10 2013
Dakar Motor Rally to cross Peru-Chile border
The fifth stage of the Dakar Rally will see the first border crossing of the race on Wednesday.
Thu Jan 10 2013
Dakar Rally rapped over fossil damage
Palaeontologists have warned that the Dakar Rally, which will thunder through Peru and Chile next month will pose a serious risk to fossils dating more than 20 million years.
Sat Dec 15 2012
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024