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.
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.
Iran's supreme leader in 'full physical health': Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the two discussed people’s livelihoods, employment, and "the problems caused by sanctions."
African presidents who have wedded their daughters traditionally
The traditional weddings of presidential daughters in Africa have become more than private family celebrations.
South Africa offers reward for information after 11 killed in Cape Town shootings
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said investigations had been launched.
Sierra Leone's president pushes election reforms
Sierra Leone's president on Sunday urged parliament to pass a constitutional reform bill, after weeks of deadlock.
At least 10 soldiers killed in attack on base in central Mali
At least 10 soldiers were killed on Sunday in an attack on an army base in central Mali claimed by a terrorist group, security and local sources said.
Türkiye expects Egypt to join defence pact: Fidan
Türkiye's foreign minister said on Saturday he expected Egypt to join a joint defence agreement with regional partners designed to stabilise the region that is grappling with the Middle East war.
Pope Leo calls for humanitarian corridors in Sudan
Pope Leo XIV called on Sunday for humanitarian corridors to be opened for civilians caught up in a conflict in Sudan.
Washington-Tehran talks remain off table amid US deal breaches: Iran's Araghchi
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will not return to negotiations until Washington fulfils its commitments, as a separate Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz nears completion.
At least 1,500 couples in Nigeria's Kano state exchange vows in mass wedding
One thousand five hundred couples got married on Friday and Saturday in a state-sponsored mass wedding in Nigeria's Kano state.
Sudan's army repels major RSF attack in West Darfur: governor
Darfur governor says government troops and allied fighters repel major assault by paramilitary RSF on strategic Bir Sleiba area in West Darfur.
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