ADF fighters kill at least 36 people in northeastern DR Congo/in /by
The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.
South Africa top court revives impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa/in /by
South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.
Pix of the Day, 8 May 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 8 May 2026
Shakira teases World Cup anthem ‘Dai Dai’ with Afrobeats star Burna Boy/in /by
Shakira shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026."
Reports that Islamic State-linked rebels kill 36 people in DR Congo/in /by
The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.
Ships in Strait of Hormuz remain stranded amid hopes of US-Iran deal/in /by
Iran effectively seized control of the critical waterway for global energy after the United States and Israel attacked it on 28 February.
Pope Leo XIV marks first anniversary as leader of global Catholic Church/in /by
The pontiff, who maintained a relatively low profile in the first months of his papacy, has become increasingly outspoken on the issues of conflict and human rights.
South Africa’s top court rules to revive Ramaphosa impeachment proceedings/in /by
South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame tours Botswana diamond hub/in /by
On the final day of his state visit to Botswana, Rwandan President Paul Kagame turned his attention to the country’s economic powerhouse, the Diamond Trading Company Botswana in Gaborone.
Cape Verdeans express relief after hantavirus-hit ship departs without docking/in /by
The ship was supposed to finish its journey in Cape Verde, but after three people died and the outbreak was confirmed, it called for help off the coast and was ultimately not allowed to dock in Praia