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Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say
Africa|Political|World

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests

Tanzania's interior minister, Patrobas Katambi, said on Friday the government was banning all political rallies, less than two weeks before youth-led protests

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages

Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests

Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
Africa|Americas|Sports|World

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
Africa|Entertainment|Sports|World

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
Africa|Health|Political|World

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time

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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in Libya had been released after spending about a month in custody.

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
Africa|Political|World

Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says

A South African appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide where he is buried, overturning a lower court's

Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Africa|Sports|World

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
Africa|Health|World

Ebola infects more than 1,000 in Congo, spreads to kill toddler in new camp

Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement

Ebola infects more than 1,000 in Congo, spreads to kill toddler in new camp
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

Last month, Ali Rizkallah, a commander in the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, was welcomed to Sudan’s capital

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors
Africa|Health|Science|World

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Africa|Sports|World

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
Africa|Election|Political|World

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity

Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Africa|Sports|World

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match

Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match
Africa|Health|World

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death