Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.

In the Central African Republic’s Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

Dozens of tanker trucks carrying Iraqi oil began crossing into Syria on Monday through the recently reopened Rabia–Yarubiyah border gate, marking the revival of a strategic overland route for energy exports as regional tensions continue to disrupt maritime shipping.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition is sharply criticizing what it calls a “two‑tier democracy” after a pro‑UDPS march in Kinshasa reignited debate over U.S. sanctions and a possible constitutional reform that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi.

Zambia’s government has said that talks on a US health funding deal stalled due to contentious terms linked to proposed critical minerals deals and data sharing concerns.

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State (IS) group of “rampant” war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.

Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.

A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.

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Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.

The fundraiser for the city’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te returned from a three‑day visit to Eswatini declaring that state‑to‑state travel is a “basic right,” using the moment to push back against Chinese efforts to block his trip and to reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to stay engaged with the world.

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.

Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making claims of racial bias.

Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.

Washington blacklisted the former president last week, accusing him of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23/AFC rebels fighting in the east of the country.

A drone launched by Sudan ‘s paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was shot down before it could hit the target, airport officials said. Sudan accused Ethiopia of being involved in the attack.

While South African officials have condemned violence against foreign nationals and pledged action, the situation continues to fuel anxiety among migrant communities, with more Nigerians expected to opt for voluntary return in the coming days.

The bill has sparked widespread concern among rights groups, journalists and sections of the private sector, who say it could undermine freedoms and deter investment in the East African nation.

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Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to the Paris Court of Appeal for the final hearings in the high‑profile case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, again rejecting accusations that he sought funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.

Table Mountain National Park, extending south along a peninsula from Table Mountain, is a global biodiversity hotspot. A newly updated checklist, published in 2025, indicates 2,785 plant species within this approximately 250 square kilometre area

The athletes and spectators have gone but the five artists selected to record the event are still working, putting the finishing touches on their paintings. They were chosen to participate in the Live Painting Experience at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone.

A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told AFP.

Iran said on Monday that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iranian authorities, after the US announced an effort to open the strait

Previous outbreaks of violence — including deadly riots in 2008 and renewed attacks in 2015 and 2019 — have strained relations between Africa’s two largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa.

With the 2026 FIFA world cup kicking off in June, researchers are warning that rising temperatures could pose a risk to athletes, fans and staff. Games will take place across the US, Canada and Mexico between June and July, among the hottest months of the year for the North America region.

Soaring diesel prices linked to the Iran conflict are accelerating a continent‑wide shift in Africa’s telecom industry, pushing operators to replace fuel‑hungry generators with solar‑powered systems to keep mobile networks running and costs under control.

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Simmering tensions between Senegal’s president and firebrand prime minister, a dynamic duo that has seemingly soured, came to a head late Saturday with the president’s suggestion their party was bigger than any one man.

There’s still more than a month to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. But in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu — a global trade hub for small commodities — merchants are already seeing a surge in demand for tournament merchandise.

The move echoes the monarch’s own path to leadership. In 1985, the late King Hassan II appointed Mohammed VI — then crown prince — to a similar role, giving him early exposure to military command and decision-making processes.

South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents.

The soldiers were participating in African Lion, the US military’s largest annual joint exercise in Africa, which brings together more than 10,000 personnel from more than 20 countries, including NATO allies

South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents.

The soldiers were participating in African Lion, the US military’s largest annual joint exercise in Africa, which brings together more than 10,000 personnel from more than 20 countries, including NATO allies