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South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence

Anti-immigrant protesters draped in flags and wielding wooden weapons marched across cities in South Africa on Tuesday to

South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence
Africa|Political|World

Media group shut by Ugandan military says talks are underway to reopen outlets

A leading East African media group whose outlets in Uganda were shut down at the weekend by soldiers is in talks with the military to reopen, with staff still unable to

Media group shut by Ugandan military says talks are underway to reopen outlets
Africa|Crime|World

South Africa's anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind

With anti-migrant sentiment escalating in South Africa, Malawian John Allen threw some clothes in a bag, said goodbye to his South African

South Africa's anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa
Africa|Political|World

Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform

Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization

Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relations

France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.

France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relations
Africa|Political|World

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say
Africa|Political|World

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests

Tanzania's interior minister, Patrobas Katambi, said on Friday the government was banning all political rallies, less than two weeks before youth-led protests

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages

Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests

Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
Africa|Americas|Sports|World

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
Africa|Entertainment|Sports|World

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
Africa|Health|Political|World

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time

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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in Libya had been released after spending about a month in custody.

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
Africa|Political|World

Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says

A South African appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide where he is buried, overturning a lower court's

Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Africa|Sports|World

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
Africa|Health|World

Ebola infects more than 1,000 in Congo, spreads to kill toddler in new camp

Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement

Ebola infects more than 1,000 in Congo, spreads to kill toddler in new camp
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

Last month, Ali Rizkallah, a commander in the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, was welcomed to Sudan’s capital

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors
Africa|Health|Science|World

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Africa|Sports|World

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
Africa|Election|Political|World

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity

Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Africa|Sports|World

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match

Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match
Africa|Health|World

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution

Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. to Sierra Leone are being told they'll be sent back to their home countries despite legal protections by U.S. courts

Migrants deported by US to Sierra Leone risk return to countries where they fear persecution
Africa|Health|Science|World

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home

A Vietnamese man deported by the United States to South Sudan a year ago as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda left for Vietnam on Friday, South

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Africa|Crime|World

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say

Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces

Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say
Africa|Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says

Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power

Emmerson Mnangagwa's political skills may have earned him the nickname "The Crocodile", but it still took half a century of working under Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power
Africa|Health|Political|World

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry

The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave's health ministry said on

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid

Dozens of countries including Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm at the U.N.

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians

The U.S.

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in their opening match of the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of

Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says

A former Egyptian doctor has been arrested after posting about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria

Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face

South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
Africa|Business|Political|World

Somaliland receiving Israeli military training but not in talks for base, minister says

Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said on Wednesday, as

Somaliland receiving Israeli military training but not in talks for base, minister says
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister

The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa for changes to his party's representatives in the cabinet, including the demotion

South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister
Africa|Sports|World

Tunisia’s Hervé Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut

Hervé Renard has taken over as Tunisia's head coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss to Sweden

Tunisia’s Hervé Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut