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Egypt’s former top diplomat Nabil Fahmy named as new chief of Arab League

Arab foreign ministers on Sunday unanimously named former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy the Arab League's new Secretary General.

Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women

Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women

Véron Mosengo resigns as CAF general secretary after five years in leadership role

Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football after five years as the deputy head of African soccer’s governing body.

DR Congo conflict: M23’s alleged withdrawal shrouded in confusion

Conflicting reports from local sources, rebel leaders, and a silent Kinshasa leave it unclear whether M23 fighters are truly pulling back or merely rotating troops on the front lines.

Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies at 84

Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country's president from 1994 to 1999.

Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%

Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory

Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%

Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory

Kenya faces deadly flooding with at least 108 people killed

Kenya is facing the aftermath of several weeks of torrential rains and severe flooding that have now killed at least 108 people. The updated death toll was released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.

Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter a new phase

Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.

Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain

In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT).