Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

The referee signaled the use of FIFA’s protocol during injury time, and the incident is now under investigation.

Abbas Araghchi thanked Russia for being “on the right side of the story and international law.”

Alongside the three officers, Samson Kiprotich, Talaam James Mukhwana, and Peter Kimani, three civilians are also facing charges.

Iranian officials have vowed to retaliate but have not yet detailed their next steps. In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country “will not let these crimes go unanswered.”

The first anniversary of the Gen Z-led mass protests comes amid rising tensions in the country, after the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.

The meeting is expected to focus on deepening cooperation in key areas such as security, energy, and transport.

Two years into the brutal power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, peace efforts remain elusive. Meanwhile, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the war — facing hunger, violence, and displacement, with no end in sight.

A day after being nominated as his party’s candidate, Alassane Ouattara told supporters he would make the announcement in the coming days.

In Essaouira, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with its signature festive parade through the medina, celebrating the city’s rich Gnaoua heritage. Once a tradition dominated by men, the festival’s 26th edition shone a spotlight on women artists who are redefining the genre.

Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran would react.

In a statement following Sunday’s announcement, Bio promised to prioritise democracy, security cooperation, economic integration and institutional credibility.

An extension of the Algerian season saw clubs forced to play their last matches on some of the hottest days of the year.

The Israel-Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through African markets, particularly those dependent on imported oil, as rising prices and potential supply chain disruptions threaten to exacerbate inflation and economic instability across the continent.

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep concern after the United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.

The Sahel region in Africa accounted for 51 percent of global terrorism-related deaths in 2024, up from 48 percent in 2023, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).

The International Criminal Court is reviewing confidential legal reports accusing the Russia-linked mercenary network of committing war crimes in West Africa—not just through brutal acts, but by sharing graphic images of those acts on social media, especially in Mali.

ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja amid regional tensions and leadership transition

At a refugee camp in northern Kenya, Aujene Cimanimpaye waits as a hot lunch of lentils and sorghum is ladled out for her and her nine children — all born while she has received United Nations assistance since fleeing her violence-wracked home in Congo in 2007.

The Netherlands on Thursday returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a bell.

A regulatory agency announced Saturday that the Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on cobalt exports for three months, a measure aimed at curbing an oversupply of the key material for electric vehicle batteries.

U.S. forces have attacked three Iranian nuclear and military sites, further upping the stakes in the Israel-Iran war.

Residents in a Turkish border town have expressed mixed feelings towards an influx of Iranian refugees triggered by escalated conflicts, with some fearing strained resources. In contrast, others prepare to accommodate those fleeing westward.

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam’s parties form a united opposition front

The initiative is led by Actions Winya, a yoga instructor who saw how economic hardship and social pressures were damaging people’s mental health in his hometown.

Morocco’s meteorological agency announced Friday that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in the country, reflecting record temperatures globally. In an annual report, the agency said it recorded an average temperature anomaly of +1.49 degrees Celsius last year compared to the 1991-2020 period.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Friday emphasized the critical importance of political and diplomatic solutions to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, warning of potential nuclear confrontation amid ongoing tensions.

The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced in absentia the former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki to 22 years in prison, with immediate effect.

A robotic prostatectomy surgery was performed remotely from Florida on a patient in Angola as part of an FDA-approved clinical trial.

American basketball star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the French football club announced Friday.

President Vladimir Putin has downplayed warnings that Russia’s economy is on the brink of a recession, pointing to the steady growth of the country’s manufacturing industries.

Tens of thousands of people in Yemen took to the streets of the country’ capital, Sanaa, on Friday to show solidarity with Iran and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip

What was expected to be a dignified farewell to Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has turned into a diplomatic and political standoff, ending with his burial being moved outside the country he once led.

Superman fans turned out in full force in the Filipino capital as the stars of the franchise’s latest installment kicked off the film’s global tour.

Niger accused Orano of taking a disproportionate share of the uranium produced at the site. Orano has been operating in Niger, the world’s seventh biggest supplier of uranium, for over 50 years and holds majority shares in three main uranium mines in Niger

Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire has been arrested and charged with inciting public disorder and creating a criminal organisation.

Once a major donor for many UN and international agencies, the US freeze on aid, has seen food rations at Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp reduced to less than half of what’s required for basic sustenance.

Iran has rejected recent U.S. requests for negotiations, saying there will be no talks while Israeli attacks continue. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in comments broadcast on state television Friday.

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.

Lesbos has changed. The infamous Moria camp is gone, tourists are returning, and the island is trying to shift focus. “We want Lesbos to be talked about for its culture and history,” said Mytilene’s mayor, Panagiotis Christofas.