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Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site /in /by

Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning as explosions could be heard near a major air base near Isfahan, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike following Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country

Kenya’s military chief and nine others die in helicopter crash /in /by

"I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General rancis Omondi Ogolla, the chief od the Kenyan Defense Force. Together with him in the crash were eleven other graded military personnel. 9 who also passed on today, and two survivors". Willia...

Tanzanian president in Turkey for 5-day state visit /in /by

President Samia Suhulu Hassan's visit is expected to focus on bilateral relations and improving cooperation between the two countries.

Ghana’s John Akomfrah represents Britain at Venice Biennale /in /by

"I mean, this feels like a very significant moment for artists of color. Because I'm in the British pavilion. Next to me is a French one that's with an artist, Julien, who I love a lot, of African origin. And then next to me is a Canadian pavilion that...

African issues to be discussed as foreign ministers of G7 countries meet /in /by

The talks which began wednesday on the Italian resort island of Capri are also geared towards strengthening the G-7 partnership with the AU

Niger signs deal to supply Mali with cheaper diesel /in /by

Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali, after the two countries signed a partnership on Tuesday.

A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids /in /by

A girl who was seized from her school along with hundreds of others during a raid by extremists ten years ago in northeastern Nigeria has been rescued together with her three children, the Nigerian army said Thursday.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to 6 months in prison for insulting an official /in /by

A Tunisian judge has sentenced a journalist and political commentator to six months in prison, in the latest attack on members of the media who criticize the government.

Spain: 2 smugglers convicted for the death of 4 Moroccan migrants /in /by

Two smugglers have been sentenced to nine years in prison each for the deaths of four Moroccan migrants who drowned after being forced to jump from a boat last year near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, officials said.

How South Africa’s former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe /in /by

South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago.