DRC reports Ebola death in new province, official says
DRC health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in a province not previously affected by the ongoing outbreak.
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.
Nigeria faith leaders sign accord to promote religious harmony
Christian and Muslim leaders from Nigeria described the pact as a turning point.
Ghana's bill imposing jail terms for converting cocoa farms into mines draws ire
The Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, bars anyone, including farmers, from converting cocoa farms for other uses without approval from market regulator
Türkiye calls on Tunisia to release imprisoned Ennahda leader Ghannouchi
Sudan air defences fend off RSF drone attacks on Omdurman city for 2nd day
Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation against Alihan Kuris criminal organisation
Zimbabwe declares state of disaster over ferry accident as death toll rises to 44
Polls open in Zambia’s general election with large voter turnout
Fourteen candidates are vying for presidency, including incumbent Hakainde Hichilema.
Türkiye reaffirms 'One Libya' policy during Fidan's high-level talks in Tripoli and Benghazi
Türkiye has reaffirmed its support for Libya's unity and stability following Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's high-level visit to Libya.
Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll rises to 44
At least 44 people died after a passenger ferry capsized in a lake in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police said.
Morocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings
Morocco said on Wednesday it had beefed up security along its border with Spain as calls resurfaced on social media for mass crossings into Ceuta.
Somalia's first security studies cohort graduates
Somalia’s first cohort of students from the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies graduated on Wednesday.
Nigeria considers crude supply reforms to aid Dangote, other refiners
Nigeria is considering changes to crude allocation and pricing rules to improve feedstock access for its refiners.
Refund us for repatriating your citizens, S. Africa tells African governments after migrant exodus
South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home.
Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
A crocodile basks in the sunshine on the roof of a submerged conference hall at a holiday resort in central Kenya, in a visible sign of how rising lake waters are endangering thousands of families.
Somalia’s new House speaker vows to strengthen global parliamentary ties
After his election, Speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur says he wants to make parliamentary diplomacy a key pillar of Somalia’s international engagement.
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