EgyptAir resumes flights to Sudan after one-year hiatus
EgyptAir resumed flights to Sudan on Wednesday, with its first flight landing at Port Sudan International Airport after operations had been suspended since May 2025.
Dangote considering listing refinery in South Africa after Nigeria
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has engaged with Nigeria's Dangote Group and said the company could list its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO.
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.
South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after internal protests and Ceuta crisis
The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide talks while seeking to manage the fallout over anti-immigration protests that have forced many migrants to leave the country and caused diplomatic tensions with some its African counterparts.
What the Middle East needs is security without hegemony
A US-centric security model for the Middle East is no longer viable. The region needs a system where responsibility is shared among key players, and Türkiye can become one of its main balancing centres.
Nigeria announces military salary raise by up to 80%
The new pay package is expected to be introduced from September.
South African Le Clos home destroyed by fire after breaking Commonwealth medal record
The swimmer said his Chad le Clos Foundation had launched a fundraising campaign to support residents affected by the fire.
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.
Cape Town airport runway closed after Kenya Airways plane's tyres fail on landing
The main runway at Cape Town International Airport is temporarily closed after a Kenya Airways plane's tyres failed on landing, South Africa's airports operator said on Tuesday.
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators
Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s 54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.
Around 70,000 migrants depart Spain's Ceuta as death toll increases
Spanish interior minister confirms that the official death toll has risen to 75 after three more bodies were recovered.
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.
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