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Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye's history of antisemitic remarks

Ethiopian police arrest human trafficking ring responsible for 3,000 victims

The human trafficking network has been under investigation since 2018, police said in a statement. The ring recruited young people from Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, and Somalia who hoped to migrate to Europe through Libya.

Pope Leo XIV’s historic Algeria visit seen as symbol of dialogue and recognition

For Pope Leo XIV, an upcoming visit to Algeria marks both a personal and historic milestone, as the North African nation prepares to welcome a sitting pontiff for the first time.

Gunmen kill 60 in northwest Nigeria, locals and humanitarian groups say

The attacks, spanning two neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, have hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report seen by AFP.

Ethiopia renews tenure of Tigray regional leader

Ethiopia on Wednesday extended the mandate of the interim administrator of the northern Tigray region by one year, raising uncertainty over elections scheduled for June in the restive region

Djibouti: Ismail Omar Guelleh set to win sixth presidential term in upcoming vote

Djibouti's incumbent leader Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been running the country for 27 years, faces a single, low-profile opponent in Friday's presidential election.

South Africa to lay legendary Albert Mazibuko to rest

South Africa is mourning the loss of Albert Mazibuko, a founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who died at 77 after a short illness. Known for bringing Zulu music to the world, Mazibuko helped the group achieve international acclaim, including fiv...

Nigeria faces deadly heatwave as fuel costs skyrocket

A scorching heatwave is hitting Lagos, made worse by high fuel prices and widespread generator use, leaving millions struggling to stay cool amid health and power challenges.

No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south

sraeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran