World Cup Fans Protest Israel While Showing Strong Support for Palestine

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 creates state body to regulate artisanal gold trade

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.

Expired 30 June deadline: What happens next in South Africa?

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.

Ghana demands probe into killing of citizen during South Africa anti-migrant protests

The ministry said Isak was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 30, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during demonstrations that targeted foreign African nationals.

Ankara summit should mark 'delivery and implementation' for NATO: Rutte

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.

EU officials stress need for stronger ties with Türkiye after Ankara talks

Bloc's foreign policy chief says Türkiye is "key partner on security, migration, and energy".

UN warns Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million people into poverty in DRC

The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million more people into poverty in DRC.

Sudan's army says it has retaken key town near Chad

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.

Zimbabwe parliament finalises bill to extend presidential term

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 South Africans march in anti-immigrant push on June 30

Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday demanding the deportation of undocumented migrants and tougher immigration laws.

Africa CDC seeks $18 million for urgent Ebola drug trials in DRC

The programme also includes accelerated development and manufacturing of next-generation Bundibugyo-specific vaccines.

West African deportees sue Ghana over US 'third-country' expulsions

The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries."

NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Calls for Greater Defence Investment Ahead of Ankara Summit

NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska called on Allied nations to significantly increase defence investment and strengthen political unity during the NATO Parliamentary Summit h

Kenya-US rare earths deal challenged in court over secrecy

A multi-billion-dollar rare earth minerals deal between Kenya and the United States was challenged in a Kenyan court on Monday, accused of lacking transparency.

Hormuz shipping slows again after fresh vessel attacks raise security fears

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains below normal after attacks on two ships renew concerns among owners and insurers, even as Iran and Oman hold talks on future management of the strategic waterway.

UN warns Sudan's El-Obeid city on brink of attack from RSF

Western countries have warned of the risk of similar atrocities to Al Fasher if El-Obeid falls.

CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes

Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching, and infrastructure had paid off at the 2026 World Cup.

Africa announces its football credentials after 90% of teams progress at world cup

Cabo Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi's Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close.