South African coalition party DA goes to court over land expropriation law
South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, went to court on Monday to challenge a disputed land seizure law.
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.
The Ceuta and Melilla incident might have not been just a migrant crossing
A wider glance at this incident tells a more complex, multi-dimensional story, one which sees history, foreign relations, and global geopolitics intertwine. In other words, this was not a mere passing of migrants.
Ghana parliament approves 20-year jail term for cocoa farm conversions
Authorities said the legislation would give all cocoa farms protected status, making it a criminal offence to repurpose farms.
US-Iran talks to restart on Monday, Trump announces
US president says Gulf states opposed a fresh strike, believing a deal on reopening the Hormuz Strait and Iran's denuclearisation was close.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes eastern Egypt
Egypt's health minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered emergency response plans activated across the country.
Cameroon rebounds in style to become first WAFCON quarter-finalists
Cameroon edged Ghana thanks to a penalty converted by Marie Ngah after 19 minutes.
Iran rejects Trump's statement that Tehran sought halt to US attack, deal to reopen Hormuz
The Iranian forces remained at the “highest level of readiness” and were prepared for all possibilities, according to a military officials.
Egypt steps up contacts to implement Cairo understandings on Gaza ceasefire
Egypt has intensified contacts with the parties involved to advance implementation of the Cairo understandings on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece while battling wildfire
Search and rescue teams mobilise immediately to locate helicopter crews, as Greece battles multiple wildfires amid warnings of worsening conditions ahead.
At least 50 inmates escape from DRC prison, entrances intact
At least 50 inmates escaped from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai province, authorities said late on Saturday.
Clashes end between Ethiopian army and Tigray forces
Fighting has ended between the Ethiopian army and Tigray rebels, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday, after armed exchange flared near the border with Sudan.
Ceuta death toll rises to 72 as more than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco
The death toll from the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to 72, while more than 48,300 migrants have returned to Morocco.
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