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Ndimande brothers charged with murder of South African rapper AKA

Two brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused in the high-profile killings of South African rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, have been formally charged in Durban.

South Africa starts clinical trials on first locally developed oral cholera vaccine

South Africa's health minister said the vaccine could be approved and ready for use in Africa by 2028.

Tanzania: UN calls for probe into protests killings as hundreds face treason charges

The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said there was “an apparent attempt to conceal evidence" of deaths.

Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus

An official from Syria’s Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums said that six marble statues were stolen, adding that an investigation is ongoing

Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last

Ethiopia named as host for 2027 UN Climate Summit

Dubbed the “Africa COP”, the summit is expected to center Africa's role in advancing climate justice and solutions

Egypt’s Foreign Minister engages with Sudan’s military leader in Port Sudan

Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader Tuesday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city.

Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees

The Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deport people to the West African country

IMF says Senegalese government retains sovereign right to manage its debt

It made the comments after discussing various options with Dakar on how to address the country’s “significant debt vulnerabilities”.

Catholic Church condemns killings in recent election-related protests in Tanzania

Church leaders have called for continued prayers and national reflection, warning that there can be no peace without justice.