Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament postponed to European summer
After weeks of uncertainty, the Confederation of African Football confirmed it will now take place from 25 July to 16 August.
Rescuers race to find survivors after deadly nursing home collapse in Brazil
Brazil is searching for survivors after part of a building housing a nursing home collapsed in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state. At least six people have died and several others remain missing as firefighters continue to dig through the debris.
Ugandan students evacuated from Iran speak of ‘trauma’
A group of 43 young people repatriated by the government after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran over the weekend arrived home on Thursday.
Israel: Rocket interception debris sparks fire near Tel Aviv
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv on Thursday after Iranian missiles were fired towards central Israel. No injuries were reported, though debris from intercepted rockets started a fire in a residential area.
New Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut suburb as civilians flee feared escalation
Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital.
Families of Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine petition parliament
They demanded government help bring their sons home and ban the recruitment of Kenyans for Moscow's war.
Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said London was delaying ratification of the deal that would see the territory, home to a strategically important naval and bomber base - revert to Port Louis
South Sudan: Army to try soldiers over civilian massacre
At least 25 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Ayod County in Jonglei state on February 21, according to the opposition
Lebanon’s displaced scramble for shelter as Israel threatens more attacks
More than 83,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon after fleeing heavy Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs
CAR president pledges closer ties with Russia
Since 2018, Bangui has forged closer ties with Moscow, with the later providing security and economic assistance