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Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war

There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.

Somalia’s new constitution will see directly elected lawmakers

In the past, MPs voted for the president while clan heads and elders elected lawmakers.

DR Congo mine landslide death toll tops 200: government

The death toll from a landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 200, the government said Wednesday

Iran: U.S. vows more attacks as Tehran delays Khamenei’s funeral

Both the U.S. Defense Secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that the U.S. military has adequate munitions for ongoing operations against Iran, despite concerns that stockpiles were running low

Mexico City marks 100 days to 2026 World Cup

Mexico City marked 100 days to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a light projection on the Torre Latinoamericana and a countdown event in the capital

L’Equipe: Walid Regragui steps down as Morocco’s head coach

Walid Regragui has stepped down as coach of Morocco's national football team, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

British rapper Ghetts jailed 12 Years for fatal drink-drive crash that killed student

Judge Lucraft acknowledged the rapper’s “genuine remorse” and his charitable work, but said that record was overshadowed by the fatal decision to drink and drive, costing a young man his life.

South Sudan: 26 medical workers missing after attacks

More than two dozen Doctors Without Borders workers remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan, the medical charity said

Benin’s former president Boni Yayi steps down as leader of opposition party

Benin's former president Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down as leader of the opposition Les Democrates party, citing health reasons.

Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rush

Securing access to rare earths and other strategic minerals has become a global priority given their batteries, green energy systems, military equipment and many other goods.