Uganda: opposition leader Bobi Wine says he was beaten by security forces/in /by
The prominent opposition candidate and former pop star Bobi Wine said in posts on social network X late on Saturday that he was attacked while campaigning in the north of the country.
Kenya dominates at Valencia Marathon as Korir and Jepkosgei set personal bests/in /by
It was a clean sweep for Kenya at the 45th Valencia Marathon on Sunday - as runners John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei dominated the competition.
Al Hoceima closes schools amid severe weather in Northern Morocco/in /by
The temporary shutdown is part of wider precautionary measures taken across northern Morocco as the country faces a new wave of unstable weather, including rain, snowfall in higher elevations, and colder temperatures.
Zuma’s 18-year corruption battle nears crucial court ruling/in /by
Zuma is also fighting a ruling ordering him to repay $1.6 million in state-funded legal fees from his corruption defense. He is appealing the judgment, insisting he is not liable.
Civilians evacuate amid renewed Thailand-Cambodia border conflict/in /by
Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump.
At least 17 people dead after migrant dinghy capsizes off the coast of Greece/in /by
At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.
South Africa withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians over fears of link to forced migration/in /by
South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”
Benin’s President Talon thanks army leaders for “remaining loyal” in face of attempted coup/in /by
Benin’s President Patrice Talon has thanked army leaders for helping to defeat an attempted military coup in the West African nation. He also vowed that the mutineers would be punished.
Benin coup attempt thwarted by soldiers loyal to the Republic, minister says/in /by
A military coup declared in Benin on Sunday has failed, the country’s interior minister said, just hours after soldiers took over state television to announce the dissolution of government.
Mohamed Salah says he’s been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool/in /by
Once the team’s star forward, Mohamed Salah cast doubt on his future at Liverpool on Saturday, saying he feels like he’s been “thrown under the bus” by the Premier League club.