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France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.

Intensification of fighting in Lebanon worries Israelis demanding a hostage deal

Even though Israel has listed the elimination of Hamas, the release of all abductees and the safe return of residents who live on the border with Lebanon as war objectives, some question if all can be achieved simultaneously.

Ghana: Detention conditions of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters spark controversy

The convenor of the 'StopGalamseyNow' protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8. Defence lawyers argue that the protesters have suffered inhumane treatment, including denial of...

Hezbollah: Who will replace Hassan Nasrallah?

After being at the helm of the group for over three decades, finding a successor to Nasrallah as leader of Hezbollah will be a difficult task. But replace him they will

Gaz Mawete shines at La Cigale and announces new projects

Congolese music star Gaz Mawete recently electrified the stage at La Cigale in Paris with a sold-out performance that solidified his place as one of Africa’s most dynamic musical talents.

Egypt: Suez Canal revenues plummet as Gaza war hurts shipping

Egypt’s president said on Sunday its revenues from the Suez Canal have dropped by 60%, or more than $6 billion, in recent months as attacks by Yemen’s Houthis disrupt Red Sea shipping

New cost of living rallies planned in Nigeria

Demonstrations rocked Nigeria in July and August, with protestors demanding the reinstatement of a fuel subsidy, and end to government corruption

West Africa to see two solar eclipses in 2025

Two partial solar eclipses will bring crescent suns to parts of North America, Europe, west Africa and Antarctica next year. This Wednesday, an annular solar eclipse – known as a “ring of fire” – will be visible over Easter Island, and the tips of Arge...

Hezbollah confirms the death of another senior official in airstrike on Lebanon

Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has confirmed the death of another senior official, Nabil Kaouk, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. He's the latest of several senior Hezbollah commanders to be killed in just over a week, along with t...

Ethiopian athletes sweep to victory in Berlin marathon

The 50th Berlin marathon saw a series of Ethiopian athletes clinch medals, including Milkesa Mengesha who won the men's race with a time of just over 2 hours 3 minutes. Fellow Ethiopian Tigist Ketema won the women's race. More than 58,000 runers from 1...