ICC makes progress in investigating alleged war crimes in Libya
The International Criminal Court told the UN Security Council in a statement about its progress with regards to investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in conflict-riddled Libya. Earlier this week, the Libyan government also accepted the ICC's authority to investigate crimes.
Donald Trump wraps up Gulf tour with a string of lucrative deals in UAE
In this first visit to the Emirates by a US president since 2008, the two countries pledged to strengthen ties and announced deals totalling over $200 billion.
Chad detains former prime minister Masra after deadly clashes
Public prosecutor Oumar Mahamat Kedelaye said Masra was arrested in connection with an intercommunal clash in Chad’s southwest province of Logone Occidental that killed 42 people
Gabon: former president Ali Bongo and family go into exile in Angola
Ali Bongo, who was ousted from the presidency in a coup in 2023, has arrived in Angola with his family. Their release is the result of an agreement between Angolan president João Lourenço and Gabon's new leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
United Nations says Nigerian children in need has doubled since aid cuts
Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump’s administration cut foreign aid hitting programmes worldwide that serve the most vulnerable.
Oliver Laxe returns to Cannes with mystical drama “Sirât”
Laxe was joined on the red carpet by cast members Sergi López, Bruno Núñez, Jade Oukid, Tonin Janvier, Richard Bellamy, and Stefania Gadda, who received warm applause from festivalgoers.
Nigeria: Oil Spill Devastates Ogoni Community, Displaces Residents
[Premium Times] Residents said the spillage has been on for over a week and that drums of crude have been looted by overzealous community members
Club World Cup to unite players from 87 countries – FIFA chief
The new FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on 14th June in Miami and includes a prize pot of $1 billion for the 32 participating clubs
To avoid conflicts with locals, Zimbabwe tracks elephants with GPS
Zimbabwe is home to around 100,000 elephants, yet the country's capacity is only half that number. As villagers and elephants increasingly get into conflicts over crops and water, the country has turned to a technological solution for the problem.
Barcelona clinches 28th league title as Lamine Yamal shines in Derby victory
The win also marked a domestic double for Barcelona, having already won the Copa del Rey, and completed a clean sweep over Real Madrid this season with four Clásico wins