More than 1,000 people flee as gunmen attack Nigeria's Benue community
More than 1,000 residents have fled their homes after suspected armed bandits attacked Ankpechi community in Nigeria's north-central Benue State.
DRC forms new council in push for war crimes justice
The DRC has formed a new advisory council that includes senior war crimes lawyers from the US and Europe to support its push for accountability for atrocities committed in the country's conflict-ridden east.
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.
NATO chief Mark Rutte has urged allies to turn upcoming Ankara talks into a results-driven summit focused on boosting defence spending and expanding weapons production.
Bloc's foreign policy chief says Türkiye is "key partner on security, migration, and energy".
The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million more people into poverty in DRC.
The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur.
Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle on Tuesday.
Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday demanding the deportation of undocumented migrants and tougher immigration laws.
The programme also includes accelerated development and manufacturing of next-generation Bundibugyo-specific vaccines.
The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries."
Ebola patients flee as angry mob attacks DRC hospital
There have been several attacks by angry crowds on health facilities since the outbreak was announced in May.
Nigeria's ex-justice minister faces seizure of 48 properties in corruption case
The assets linked to Abubakar Malami include a luxury Abuja duplex, a university campus, an agro-allied factory and other properties in the north of the country.
Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status
The country could be declared Ebola-free if no new infections are reported during the World Health Organization's 42-day monitoring period.
More than 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar
UN agencies say two vessels carrying Rohingya refugees reportedly sank in the Bay of Bengal, raising fears of one of the deadliest maritime tragedies involving the persecuted minority in recent years.
Zambia accords former acting president Guy Scott state funeral
Guy Scott died in Lusaka at his farm in the Leopards Hill area after an illness, the government said in a statement.
DRC Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources tell Reuters
A worsening Ebola outbreak in DRC is disrupting travel and delaying meetings tied to a US-backed critical minerals partnership aimed at loosening China's hold on DR Congo's vast copper and cobalt resources.
Türkiye to continue its fight against terror group FETO: Erdogan
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says terrorist groups “have reached a dead end” in their efforts against the country.
Armed clashes kill eight people, injure 16 others in northern Sudan
Eight people were killed and 16 others injured in armed clashes in Sudan’s northern city of Al Dabbah, a Sudanese medical group has said.
Army-allied groups recapture strategic Orshi Reservoir area in Sudan's Darfur
Armed groups allied with the Sudanese army said on Wednesday that they had recaptured the Orshi Reservoir area in North Darfur state from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following clashes.
Chad to abolish entry visas for all Africans from January 2027
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced on Wednesday that Chad will abolish entry visas for all African nationals effective January 1, 2027.
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