Cybercrime losses in Africa more than double to $484m as AI accelerates fraud
Artificial intelligence was used in 55% of reported cybercrimes in Africa, according to an Interpol report.
US to close five smaller consulates in Africa, Asia and Western Hemisphere
The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to close five smaller US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
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.
Idi Amin and grandson Aziz: Striking resemblance, shared passions
Aziz Abdul, the 25-year-old grandson of Uganda's former president, participated in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the bold ambition of winning.
Sudan’s army chief vows to crush paramilitary RSF by year-end
"We are implementing the theory of advancing in all directions, with all fronts moving simultaneously, as happened during the recapture of Khartoum state," says Yasser al-Atta.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at religious event, several missing
The landslide occurred near a mountain, where massive rocks broke loose and crashed onto the worshippers.
Morocco, Algeria join Cameroon in WAFCON quarter-finals
Morocco will face the Group B runners-up and Algeria the Group B winners in the quarter-finals.
Mining-backed fund could unlock up to $800 million for infrastructure projects: Mali
Mali could leverage revenues from recent mining sector reforms to raise up to 500 billion CFA francs ($883.1 million) for energy, water and transport projects, its finance minister has said.
Turkish president, Saudi crown prince discuss regional security, Gaza peace plan in phone call
President Erdogan says Türkiye is saddened by attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final
Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final in Kigali on August 7, 2026.
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.
Swiss man, soldier killed in Central African Republic armed attack
A Swiss man and a soldier have died in an armed attack north of Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), military officials said.
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