A bloc of 12 countries meeting in Colombia to discuss how to respond to the conflict in Gaza have agreed to a series of measures aimed at pressuring Israel to stop its military action in the Palestinian territory.

François Bayrou’s proposal drew criticism from labour unions and the opposition.

A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.

An Eswatini government spokesperson said the five deportees were being held in correctional facilities while waiting for repatriation.

The public power utility provides about 95% of electricity used in South Africa.

Despite the slowdown of inflation in the country, economic hardship is still a reality for many Nigerians. Contrary to headline inflation, food inflation rose slightly in the past month.

A bloc of Republicans have demanded more transparency from the White House, after the US State Department failed to release several files in the Epstein sex trafficking case. The US president has rarely been criticised this harshly in his own camp.

United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is calling for concrete action on what she described as Israel’s “genocidal” occupation of Gaza.

Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been called in again for questioning by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. No reason has been given but it’s believed to be related to a message he posted on social media about political figures he visited in prison.

Wednesday’s conviction is based on comments made on Jan. 20 in which Imamouglu accused Istanbul’s Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek of targeting opposition figures through alleged politically motivated investigations.

Senegal’s soaring debt level has led to several credit rating agencies downgrading the government. The country had recently increased its debt figures following an audit.

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Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.

Five culturally and historically significant sites on the African continent have made the list. They include Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone, two important natural reserves home to many endangered animal and plant species.

Nobel Laureate David Gross says greater international cooperation is needed to prevent nuclear war.

“I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn’t understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box”

As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatural help.

Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm turquoise waters.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.

Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother’s passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after Diana did.

Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthening skills in human rights advocacy.

US President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff agenda, announcing plans to slap new duties of over 10 percent on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean. The move marks a sharp turn in US trade relations, aimed at what Trump calls “reciprocal” treatment.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

The leak occurred in 2022 and disclosed the personal information of nearly 19,000 Afghan people, the UK Defence Secretary said on Tuesday.

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in northwest

The G20 finance and central bank deputies are meeting in Durban on Monday and Tuesday.

A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.

The South African city topped the list of the 10 greatest cities on Earth for the seventh time in a row.

Seven artists performed modern renditions of Umm Kulthum’s songs, in a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of her death.

The European Union on Monday warned that the 27-country bloc is preparing potential countermeasures targeting US goods worth 72 billion euros if talks with Washington fail to produce a viable outcome.

It was a classic display of visual arts, music, dance attire, food, language and many more as the Ndi Igbo of southeastern Nigeria celebrated the Abuja Igbo Festival 2025.

Foreign ministers from the 27 EU member states met in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the new deal.

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The small town of Torre Pacheco is the site of the worst xenophobic violence in Spain in recent decades. Far-right groups and local migrant communities have repeatedly clashed with each other over the weekend.

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the world is in “a global development crisis.”

Buhari will be buried on the grounds of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony with several African heads of state set to attend.

The atmosphere was calm and disciplined on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Lomé as Togo’s security and defense forces, including paramilitary units and members of the operational reserve, cast their ballots in early voting ahead of the municipal elections.

Failure to comply with the new code of conduct online may result in disciplinary or even criminal sanctions: up to two years of banning from preaching.

Muscovites reacted calmly to the announcement made by US President Donald Trump Monday, who said he would punish Russia with “biting” tariffs if a peace deal with Ukraine isn’t reached within 50 days.

The gang violence in Haiti shows no sign of slowing down. Last week, an estimated 27 000 people were displaced from their homes in Haiti’s central region following armed attacks. The UN mission (BINUH) is hoped to help strengthen political stability and human rights.