Hamas agrees to surrender heavy weapons in 'painful' decision as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
The Palestinian group moves ahead with the second phase of the Donald Trump-led Gaza ceasefire plan.
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.
Liberia's President Boakai sacks officials after major drug busts
The mass sackings follow the seizure of cocaine valued at $317 million in the latest bust.
Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening
The night of June 30, 2026 saw Mogadishu turn a bright new page in its history, with Taleex Square emerging as the symbolic centre of a modern renaissance driven by growing public confidence, replacing the fear that defined the city after dark.
US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference
The US State Department acknowledged "an unfortunate error" on Thursday after an inaccurate map of Africa was displayed at an AIDS conference in Brazil earlier this week.
Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending
Nigeria's finance minister said on Thursday that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange market reforms had largely been absorbed by higher debt-servicing costs.
Erdogan and Aoun affirm deep Türkiye-Lebanon ties
Ankara wishes to play active role in all initiatives aimed at safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty following withdrawal of UN force, says President Erdogan.
Nigeria destroys 2,819 seized illicit arms in security crackdown
Nigeria's arms control agency said on Thursday it destroyed 2,819 illicit, obsolete and decommissioned weapons in a bid to curb insecurity.
Zambian and Ghanaian currencies seen under pressure
The currencies of Zambia and Ghana are expected to weaken against the dollar next week, traders project.
Somalia signs law to join Africa's Free Trade Area
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement into law after its ratification by the federal parliament, paving the way for Somalia to join Africa's single market.
Historic direct elections begin in Somalia’s Galmudug region
Registered voters across 11 districts in Galmudug headed to the polls to elect members of the regional house of representatives and local councils.
US government redraws map of Africa at global AIDS conference
The US State Department said it takes full responsibility for the confusion and misrepresentation after the map mislabeled every African country.
Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever kills over 1,500 in DR Congo
The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments.
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