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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.

France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return

France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England.

New airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli warning

Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings.

Nigerian health agency urges stronger state action on lassa fever outbreak

Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control is calling for stronger state-level action amid a worsening outbreak of Lassa fever.

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

Ramaphosa also noted that his government is actively working to repatriate South African citizens stranded in the conflict-affected region, underscoring the human impact of the crisis on nationals abroad.

Blood-red tinted moon graces Mexico City skies during total lunar eclipse

The spectacle was visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and the western part of South America

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

UN says tens of thousand displaced in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Israel is pressing ahead with its air campaign against the the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.

South African anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77

South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77.