Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%/in /by
Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory
Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%/in /by
Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory
Kenya faces deadly flooding with at least 108 people killed/in /by
Kenya is facing the aftermath of several weeks of torrential rains and severe flooding that have now killed at least 108 people. The updated death toll was released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.
Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter a new phase/in /by
Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.
Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain/in /by
In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT).
Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem/in /by
An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.
France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread/in /by
Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.
In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace/in /by
Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.
Montreux Jazz Festival makes African debut in South Africa’s wine country/in /by
The Montreux Jazz Festival made its African debut on Friday, staged in the vineyard‑lined Franschhoek Valley of South Africa's Cape winelands.
Gaza’s farmers struggle to regrow food amid ruins and shortages/in /by
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are trying to grow their own food again while surrounded by ruins and widespread destruction to farmland.