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African nationals among 58 people injured by Iranian strikes on UAE

African nationals were among those injured in an Iranian missile strike on the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement published on social media.

Congo president says he will not ‘remain in power forever’

If re-elected, this would be Sassou Nguesso’s final five-year term under the constitution. He declined to name a possible successor, saying instead that preparations for the country’s future are being handled in a broad and holistic way.

Congo president says he will not ‘remain in power forever’

If re-elected, this would be Sassou Nguesso’s final five-year term under the constitution. He declined to name a possible successor, saying instead that preparations for the country’s future are being handled in a broad and holistic way.

Benin police offer €30,000 reward for information leading to alleged coup plotters

Benin's Republican Police issue wanted notice for suspected coup leaders and hefty reward for information to help locate them.

Benin police offer €30,000 reward for information leading to alleged coup plotters

Benin's Republican Police issue wanted notice for suspected coup leaders and hefty reward for information to help locate them.

Former Senegalese president enters UN Secretary-General race

Macky Sall, who was put forward for the world body's top job by Burundi, is one of three formally nominated candidates so far.

Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon

The evacuation notices come after Israel vowed to intensify strikes and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy price” following rocket and drone attacks launched by the group

Oil prices surge as Iran vows to attack ships in Strait of Hormuz

The closure of the sea passage threatens to choke what is the world’s most vital oil and gas route, accounting for a fifth of global flows.

United States imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over fighting in DR Congo

It says its actions in the eastern DRC are sabotaging President Donald Trump's peace deal between Kigali and Kinshasa.

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under presidential amnesty

The justice minister says the amnesty focuses on vulnerable groups and those who have demonstrated significant progress in their rehabilitation.