A judge has approved the trial of two apartheid-era police officers for their involvement in the 1982 assassination of three student activists

CHADEMA said Friday that the family and lawyers of Tundu Lissu had failed to see him at a Dar es salaam jail where he had been kept since his arrest on April 9

Tunisia on Friday handed opponents of President Kais Saied lengthy jail terms after convicting them of plotting against state security

While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi last year accused Kabila of backing the rebels and “preparing an insurrection” with them, a claim Kabila denies. Kabila led Congo from 2011 to 2019, taking office at the age of 29 and extending his mandate by delaying elections for two years

An exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech delves into the colorful world of birds, exploring the creative influence that they have inspired in Mexican arts from ancient times to present day.

Iran on Friday sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome.

In a sweeping operation led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), 219 people—primarily foreign nationals—have been rescued from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.

Tidjane Thiam, a former Credit Suisse CEO, won a near-unanimous vote to represent the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast in an upcoming presidential election, the party announced.

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In Tehran, Iran’s regular army held its annual parade Friday to mark National Army Day — showcasing missiles, drones, and military hardware in a display of strength

Rwanda has agreed to give safe passage to Southern African Development Community forces. This was confirmed by the Rwandan Minister for Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe who confirmed this was at the request of SADC who requested to use the eastern African territory as they exit the Congo.

As trade tensions rise between the United States and China, Brazil is stepping forward as a new global leader in food security

The Ugandan government plans to introduce a law to allow military tribunals to try civilians for certain offences even after the practice was banned by the Supreme Court.

Red river hogs are native to rainforests in west and central Africa. They tend to wallow in rivers and streams and, among other things, eat roots, fruit, seeds, nuts, birds, eggs and insects.

The Russian capital is hosting the 47th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) on Thursday.

U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday

While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.

As regional and global actors intensify efforts for a political resolution, Washington has made it clear: ending foreign interference and armed group support is a non-negotiable step toward peace.

The remark, particularly the phrase “I don’t know what that is,” referring to Congo—a nation of over 100 million people and one of Africa’s largest countries—has triggered widespread backlash online. Critics accused Trump of ignorance and of reinforcing harmful stereotypes about African nations.

The most recent wave of displacement, triggered by renewed violence and the dismantling of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, has forced over a million people into precarious conditions. Humanitarian actors are on the ground, but their operations are hampered by serious funding shortfalls

At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unilateral actions and unify institutions.

Despite Cuba’s power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago.

Five years after Chineme Martins’ death while playing for Nasarawa United in a league match, a court has found the football player’s club and the football federation (NFF) negligent of his death.

Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi’s decomposed remains were found on March 7 at her apartment on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, three days after she failed to show up at work.

A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Wednesday has drawn attention to the widespread politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions utilised by the Tunisian authorities to silence critics of president Kais Saied.

The South African government is still embroiled in a tax row between the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Tensions between South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar have escalated into fighting, according to the UN’s Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South, Nicholas Haysom. He warned of the risk of a new civil war in the fragile country.

Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their applications fast-tracked so they can be sent home more quickly, the European Union’s executive branch said on Wednesday.

As the situation deteriorates, UN officials are calling for immediate international pressure to restore humanitarian access, uphold human rights, and pave the way toward a lasting peace in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.

Dozens were saved following the accident on the Congo River late on Tuesday night, many of them with bad burns.

The Somalia -based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard.

A fire has burned down at least 50 houses in a refugee camp in north Darfur in Sudan. No casualties were reported, but the fire has worsened the already dire situation of the refugees in the war-torn country.

Despite frequent power outages and limited access to advanced technology, the eatery made a bold move to modernize, gradually integrating digital tools into its customer experience.

Discontent and anger are spreading as gangs that already control 85% of Port-au-Prince pillage once-peaceful communities.

The report outlines that while destination countries may experience short-term pressure on public services, the long-term gains—ranging from labor market expansion to increased tax revenues—can far outweigh the initial costs if integration is handled effectively.

The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs.

A year ago, EU nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system. The rules were meant to resolve the issues that have divided the 27 countries since well over 1 million migrants swept into Europe in 2015, most fleeing war in Syria and Iraq.