Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz/in /by
Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.
South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration/in /by
As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.
Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides/in /by
There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.
Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay/in /by
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.
WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger/in /by
The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.
Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor/in /by
Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.
Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece/in /by
It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.
Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum/in /by
A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.
Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa/in /by
A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.
Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo/in /by
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.