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Israel and DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister’s Jerusalem visit

Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya criticised for weeks-long trip to Geneva

Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biya’s absence.

Zimbabwe opens first lithium processing plant becoming Africa’s top producer

Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.

Netanyahu defies ICC pressure, plans UN visit to New York

Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.

Sudan: Army regains control of crucial highway (military sources)

On Monday, two military sources reported that the army regained control of a crucial highway linking the country’s capital to the city of El-Obeid.

Netanyahu Says He Will Attend U.N. General Assembly

Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.

US and Iran pause strikes for third night to prioritise peace talks

The United States and Iran paused hostilities for a third night on Sunday as they looked to give peace talks another chance.

Masks, rituals and tradition take center stage in Porto-Novo

For two days, Benin’s political capital, Porto-Novo, came alive with the mythical Egungun, Zangbéto and Guèlèdè figures during the Mask Festival, as ceremonies and parades filled the city with color and tradition.

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther

Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release ...

Transfers: Yan Diomandé set for Real Madrid move after €120m deal

Yan Diomandé is set to join Real Madrid next season, with the Spanish club having completed the RB Leipzig winger’s transfer on Sunday.