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Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport

An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site

Zimbabwe’s parliament approves bill to extend Mnangagwa’s term

The proposal defers elections due in 2028 by two years, effectively extending Mnangagwa’s term to 2030

African startups showcase practical innovations at Viva Tech conference

At VivaTech, fintech, banking solutions and AI have a central place in the startup ecosystem. But beyond these trends, some projects are focusing on very practical issues, such as reducing post-harvest losses in Africa — a key challenge for food securi...

Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes

Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.

DRC: Mining firms seek to delay key local content rule as deadline looms

Mining firms in Congo want the government to delay the implementation of an order requiring them to give their Congolese employees a 5% stake in their operations

Burkina Faso fines French media group Canal+ 50 million CFA francs

Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a fine of 50 million CFA francs (or €76,200) on French multimedia group Canal+, the Burkina Faso Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi barred from Canada World Cup game amid match-fixing probe

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.

Ethiopia: U.S. sanctions officials over Tigray tensions

A statement from the State Department said rising tensions between TPLF hardliners and the federal government threaten to restart conflict in the Tigray region

US-Iran initial deal to end war sparks mixed reactions in Tehran and Tel Aviv

The signature of an initial deal to end the war between Iran and the United States has sparked divided reactions in Tehran and Tel Aviv.