Sierra Leone's president pushes election reforms
Sierra Leone's president on Sunday urged parliament to pass a constitutional reform bill, after weeks of deadlock.
At least 10 soldiers killed in attack on base in central Mali
At least 10 soldiers were killed on Sunday in an attack on an army base in central Mali claimed by a terrorist group, security and local sources said.
The death toll from the powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 13, while dozens remain injured amid widespread destruction.
At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state on Tuesday, a local official said.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said no new Ebola cases had been detected.
Malawi has completed the installation of Southern Africa's only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia.
Diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Somalia have deepened after Kenyan authorities allegedly denied entry to another senior Somali government official on Monday.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely regarded as Ghana's tallest person, has died aged 32, the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), reported on Monday.
Joint Force says Sudanese army and allied units also seized 54 combat vehicles during operations in the strategic state of North Kordofan.
The programme has long divided public opinion, with questions raised on its effectiveness in encouraging defections within terror groups.
Ten specially designed Togg T10X limousines to transport heads of state and government along designated protocol routes during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the NATO Summit. His aircraft landed at Ankara Airport at 1:50 p.m. local time, where he was welcomed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with an officia
Fidan says Türkiye has a central role in European security and urges broader NATO defence cooperation beyond the EU.
UK travellers are being urged to prepare for the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), as longer border checks have caused delays and missed flights at some airports. Experts recommend arriving at the correct time, signing up for travel alerts, and under
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporters from various countries have continued to express solidarity with Palestine while protesting Israel.
Mali has established a new state entity to regulate its artisanal gold trade after identifying large discrepancies between officially declared exports and volumes reported by importing countries.
The South African government said on 29 June that more than 25,000 foreigners had been repatriated ahead of the 30 June deadline, but that many others were still awaiting departure.
The ministry said Isak was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 30, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during demonstrations that targeted foreign African nationals.
At least 1,500 couples in Nigeria's Kano state exchange vows in mass wedding
One thousand five hundred couples got married on Friday and Saturday in a state-sponsored mass wedding in Nigeria's Kano state.
ICC calls on Chad to reverse decision on withdrawal
The International Criminal Court warns that withdrawals risk undermining efforts to end impunity.
Kizza Besigye: 'Seriously ill' Uganda opposition figure sent back to jail
Kizza Besigye's wife says the opposition figure was taken back to Luzira prison in Kampala against medical advice.
Tanzania's President Samia announces new inquiry into post-election unrest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the new commission has initially been given five months to complete its work and submit its report.
Türkiye rejects claims Mecca pact conflicts with NATO's Article 5
The Turkish Communications Directorate says the pact complements existing alliance obligations and is not an alternative to NATO.
Rwanda confirms talks with European nations to take in migrants seeking asylum
Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told a local radio station that while discussions were ongoing, there was "no agreement yet".
Central African Republic opens probe into death of Swiss gold mining geologist
Swiss national Luca Maggini and his security detail were abducted and later killed while on a survey at a mining project.
Kenyan court rules elections due next week, but suspends verdict to avoid chaos
The judge ruled "that holding the next presidential election on any date other than the second Tuesday in August 2026 will violate and contravene" the constitution.
Mecca pact open to more friendly nations: Türkiye's Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the agreement will strengthen security and defence cooperation, joint defence industry projects and counterterrorism efforts.
Ebola in DR Congo: Seven passengers on quarantined boat test negative
Only seven out of 300 passengers were tested for Ebola because people infected with the disease are not considered contagious before they develop symptoms, officials said.
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