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.
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.
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.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases
Experts point to delayed detection, overwhelmed surveillance and military conflict as some factors that have impeded containment efforts.
Ivorian teenager Diomande becomes Real Madrid’s 'most expensive transfer' in club history
Diomande is also reportedly the fourth-most expensive footballer of all time, behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Alexander Isak.
Guinea asks France to return resistance figure's skull
Guinea is asking France to return several skulls and the personal items of various historical figures who fought against colonisation in the 19th century.
Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS, Pakistan's PM
Turkish President Erdogan's visit comes as Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, including mediation efforts between the US and Iran.
DRC bans exports of copper, cobalt concentrates
DRC has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate in a major escalation of its drive to ensure domestic processing and retain more value from its vast mineral resources.
Africa CDC says will use Zaire Ebola vaccine in current outbreak
Africa's top health agency announced on Thursday it would roll out a vaccine for a previous Ebola strain to counter the latest devastating outbreak in the DR Congo.
Ugandan parliament authorises army deployment to Gaza
Uganda’s parliament has approved a motion authorising the government to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF).
South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee
Weeks after anti-immigrant protests drove thousands of foreign workers from South Africa, rows of sewing machines stood idle at a clothing factory in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.
African free trade agency taps Nigerian firm for $3.1 billion customs overhaul project
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a 20-year, $3.1 billion concession agreement with Nigeria's Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Ltd to roll out a continent-wide customs system.
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