Paris 2024 Olympics: South Sudan bows out with honors
South Sudan put the United States on the spot in a one-point pre-Games showdown, using its speed and fighting spirit to nearly derail the superior talent of the NBA stars.
Central African Republic and Kenya confirm outbreaks of mpox
"We are very concerned about the cases of smallpox that are ravaging Region 7 of the country ,"
Leopard attacks Men at South African Air Force Base
The leopard was captured on Wednesday and relocated to a sanctuary about 100km (62 miles) from Hoedspruit air force base, following last week's incidents.
Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed over Haniyeh’s coffin at Tehran University while Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian stood next to him
Prayers and protests: Istanbul reacts to death of Hamas leader
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Istanbul on Wednesday carrying palestian flags and holding prayers to denounce the assassination of Hamas’ chief political figure Ismail Haniyeh.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery – for Love of Country, Beyond Profit and Passion
[Premium Times] Critics of the Dangote Refinery might be called "deniers." Their scepticisms stem from Nigeria's history of failing its citizens, making it difficult for them to believe that an individual could succeed where the country has faltered. Building a refinery of such magnitude seems impossible, yet it becomes achievable when driven by forces greater than mere wealth, passion, or fame.
Nationwide protests planned in Nigeria over economic challenges
Nigerians are organizing nationwide protests this week to address the most severe cost-of-living crisis the country has faced in decades.
Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara plan
On Tuesday, Paris said it recognised a controversial Moroccan plan to give limited autonomy to Western Sahara, under its sovereignty.
Guinea court finds former military leader guilty of crimes against humanity
Moussa Dadis Camara has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity.
Moroccan climate experts warn that the severe heatwave will continue
They say temperatures are reaching as high as 47 degrees Celsius in many regions and will likely last until at least Friday.