DR Congo opposition turns up pressure as referendum battle intensifies/in /by
Fresh clashes during an opposition-led protest in Kinshasa have heightened political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as opponents of constitutional reform vow to intensify resistance against plans they fear could pave the way for a third presidential term.
Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe/in /by
As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.
IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisis/in /by
An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.
World leaders arrive for G7 summit in France/in /by
World leaders began gathering in a French resort town on Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following United States President Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war against Iran.
FIFA WORLD CUP: Tunisia fans remain defiant despite 5-1 defeat/in /by
Heartbroken but defiant, Tunisian fans stood by their team after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey. While Sweden celebrated a dominant World Cup opening victory, Tunisia's supporters vowed to keep believing as their side faces a tough road ahead in the tournament.
Britain will ban under-16s from using social media/in /by
Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
Nigeria: Kemi Badenoch – Nigeria Is an Oil Producing Country but Never Had Electricity/in /by
[This Day] The leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria's status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens.
Tehran residents cautiously welcome Iran-U.S. peace deal amid hopes and skepticism/in /by
European leaders have signaled a willingness to ease sanctions if Tehran takes verifiable steps on its nuclear program, while regional mediators are urging both sides to maintain momentum toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.
Nigeria: Serap Sues Nnpcl Over Alleged N5.8bn Rebranding Expenses/in /by
[Leadership] The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to court for allegedly failing to account for about N5.8 billion spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into NNPCL.
DRC: Ebola fear grips Bunia as life slows and businesses lose income in Ituri/in /by
In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, few people want to risk going out socialising for fear of catching the disease.