Iranian state TV announced on Saturday that funeral ceremonies were expected to begin in Tehran in July for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members

In an interview with a local TV station, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s recognition of Somalliland marked one of the darkest days in Somalia’s history

In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city’s private clinics are playing a major role in receiving and referring patients, as the population is reluctant to go to public hospitals for fear of contracting the virus

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nigeria’s commercial capital on Friday to mark Democracy Day, utlising the public anniversary to protest rising living costs and crumbling security

London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

Two opposition figures in the DR Congo were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution, broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s town of Gilgil to pay tribute to 16 students who lost their lives in a devastating school fire.

Police were deployed in large numbers in Nigeria’s capital as protesters took to the streets to denounce worsening insecurity and a surge in kidnappings.

Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi says medical staff have been trained to detect and manage potential Ebola cases.

Under the theme “Our Identity is Culture,” the UMUKOZO Festival was recently held in Bujumbura. The country’s renowned traditional drummers delivered powerful and synchronized performances on large royal drums.

From bubbling sorghum porridge to village-reared chicken and ox-head stew, traditional food restaurants are booming in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo. Driven by health-conscious consumers and nostalgia for homegrown flavours, indigenous cuisine is making a strong comeback.

Police action against protesting students on 16 June 1976 shocked the world and marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.

Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city’s seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights in a region where equality remains limited.

Africa’s traditional show of football solidarity changed across social media at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a wave of fans across the continent openly backed Mexico over South Africa in their opening group match, reflecting deeper political tensions beyond sports.

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is taking a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The refinery is seeking to raise around one billion dollars through a private share placement, in a deal that values the company at roughly 39 billion dollars.

Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings.

Nigeria has killed more than 13,000 “terrorists” in the past year, President Bola Tinubu said Friday, adding that the death toll from the country’s jihadist insurgency is down 81 percent since he took power in 2023.

Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East are accelerating Kenya’s shift to electric mobility. As petrol costs soar, thousands of riders are abandoning fuel-powered motorcycles for cheaper electric alternatives, driving record sales and reshaping urban transport.

The campus is being reconstructed after it was reduced to rubble during the civil conflict that followed the 2011 toppling of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from the hardships of war.

Sources said two Iranian women will be among over 20 migrants to be sent to the Central African Republic under a so-called third-country deportees deal.

The number of people forcibly displaced around the world stood at more than 117.8 million at the end of 2025 due to conflict, violence, and persecution, according to the UN refugee agency’s latest annual report.

Despite Iran’s announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States says the strategic waterway remains open to shipping. As military tensions persist, Washington and Tehran appear to be moving closer to a potential agreement that could ease a growing regional crisis.

Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital.

Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team’s performance and tactics.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands.

Somali referee Omar Artan has been picked to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August, just days after he was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup tournament where he was due to work.

Mexico got off to a winning start at the opening match of the World Cup, beating South Africa 2-0.

Ibtissame Lachgar is serving a 30-month sentence for offending Islam by wearing a t-shirt that said ‘Allah is lesbian’.

Under the new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and 10 years and a fine.

The 262 people, mostly women and children, returned home amid increased anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.

Now based between Ghana and New York, the 31-year-old artist says her work is deeply personal, but also political.

Protecting the environment, they said, is ultimately about safeguarding our future on Earth and requires sustained action from everybody.

Hong Kong customs officials have intercepted 230,000 suspected counterfeit products worth nearly $20 million, including thousands of fake football jerseys destined for World Cup fans. Authorities say demand for tournament merchandise is fuelling a booming global counterfeit trade.

They set out their plans to reform the world body at a debate in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China’s new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

Foreign workers recruited to build a new $350 million US consulate in Milan say they were promised fair wages but ended up earning less than €2 an hour. As Italian prosecutors investigate alleged labour exploitation, workers describe threats, homelessness and shattered hopes.

Gianni Infantino said it was ‘unfortunate’ that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.

It is the 78-year-old Claude Le Roy’s second stint with the Congolese team, which he lead from 2013 to 2015.