Kenya schools music festival turning competition into a celebration of culture, mentorship
Kenya's National Schools and Colleges Music Festivals has over the years become a meeting point for the country’s cultural diversity.
Fire breaks outs at power station near Libya's largest refinery after strike
The attack caused a complete outage and loss of power supply to wide areas south of the city of Zawiya.
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.
Algeria gifts Niger four military helicopters
Niger's military has received four military helicopters and other equipment gifted by Algeria, airport and security sources said on Tuesday.
Attackers kill at least 60 people in South Sudan cattle raid
Armed attackers have killed at least 60 people in central South Sudan during a cattle raid on Sunday.
At least 14 illegal miners killed in abandoned South African mine
There were no details yet of the miners, including their nationalities, as officials were still headed to the site.
US President Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino
Trump says the global football body would be making a 'terrible mistake' if it considered replacing its president Infantino, after he came under fire over a failed private investment plan.
Libya's eastern forces intelligence chief killed in targeted bomb attack, official says
Maj Gen Fawzi al-Mansouri was killed when an explosive device planted under his vehicle detonated as he was getting into his car outside his home in Benghazi, a Libyan security official says.
Nigeria 'coup mastermind' says acted out of patriotism: report
Colonel Mohammed Ma'aji is quoted as telling military investigators that he was driven by the desire to have a prosperous nation.
Sierra Leone's parliament passes electoral reform bill backed by president
Sierra Leone's parliament on Monday approved a constitutional reform that would overhaul the West African country's electoral rules.
US revokes visas of 175,000 people including more than 100 expectant North African women
The US State Department said on Monday it had revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump's administration.
Devastating earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia as toll feared to be higher
At least 111 people were killed on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia.
Uganda, Tanzania plan joint oil refinery in Tanga
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, have endorsed a proposal to build an oil refinery in Tanzania's port city of Tanga.
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