South Africa: Legal foreigners fearful as anti-immigrant deadline looms/in /by
With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.
Record number of African teams advance to World Cup knockout stage/in /by
This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.
Migrant workers struggle to survive as Southern Italy bakes/in /by
Under Italy's scorching heatwave, thousands of migrant workers are struggling to survive in a sprawling shanty town outside Foggia.
Prominent Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years/in /by
Once hailed as a champion of Tunisia's post-Arab Spring transition, rights activist **Sihem Bensedrine** now faces 25 years in prison. The former head of the Truth and Dignity Commission has been sentenced on charges that include falsifying part of the commission's final report.
Kenya Police sued over Nairobi lockdown during Gen Z protest anniversary/in /by
Kenya's police are facing legal action after shutting down central Nairobi during protests marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z uprising.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France/in /by
Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interests, deepening its shift away from Western allies.
South Africa races to ease growing tensions ahead of planned anti-immigration marches/in /by
More than 15,000 Malawian nationals have already been processed to leave the country, with thousands more waiting in temporary camps as authorities work to repatriate foreign nationals before an unofficial June 30 deadline set by citizen-led groups.
Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records/in /by
Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and Uruguay national football team earlier in the group.
Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave/in /by
As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.
Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition/in /by
It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.