From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis
Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.
Gondomar mourns: Funeral for Diogo Jota and André Silva scheduled for Saturday
The funeral for the late Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be held this Saturday.
Cyber Africa Forum highlights Benin’s bold digital resilience [Business Africa]
Business Africa - Benin special: Cyber Africa Forum, cotton transformation and changing markets.
Former South African deputy president David Mabuza dies at 64
David Mabuza, a former deputy president of South Africa from the African National Congress party, died on Thursday at the age of 64, the party announced.
Denmark backs Ukraine’s EU membership quest
Denmark has expressed its support for Ukraine's membership in the European Union, while also seeking to improve its diplomatic relations with Kyiv.
Ethiopia’s mega-dam on the Nile is “now complete”, Prime Minister says
The dam became a source of tensions with Egypt and Sudan over equitable sharing of water resources.
Morocco explores its digital future at the 2025 Morocco Gaming Expo
The second edition of the event is held in Rabat from 2 to 6 July 2025.
French Foreign Minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years.
Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia
This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.
Eastern DRC tensions: UN points to Rwanda’s role in AFC/M23 conflict
The latest report from the United Nations expert group on the conflict in eastern DRC, released on Wednesday, July 2, reignites accusations against Rwanda.