U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban/in /by
The list includes major US partners such as Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria
Tanzanian opposition leader to represent himself in treason trial/in /by
The main opposition leader in Tanzania was granted permission on Monday to represent himself in his treason trial after being denied the right to meet his lawyers in private by prison authorities.
In China, young African entrepreneurs personify growing China-Africa cooperation/in /by
In China's Hunan province, young African entrepreneurs have found a fertile ground to launch their business ventures.
Israel blasts France for covering defense booths at Paris Air Show/in /by
The Paris Air Show kicked off Monday, but controversy quickly followed. Organizers, at France’s request, ordered Israeli offensive weapons displays to be covered, sparking outrage from Israel, who called the move “outrageous” and accused France of mixing politics with defense industry interests.
Gattuso named Italy coach as Azzurri scramble to salvage World Cup place/in /by
Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup
Lungu funeral dispute settled between family and government/in /by
After 11 days of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes negotiations, funeral plans for Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu have finally been settled. Lungu died at age 68 in South Africa, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Football: Paul Pogba rumoured to join AS Monaco/in /by
The former Juventus midfielder is hoping to make his return to football after his doping scandal.
Vatican beatifies Congolese customs worker killed in 2007 for refusing bribe/in /by
Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi was kidnapped and killed in 2007 after he refused to allow rancid rice from Rwanda to be transported across the border to the eastern Congo city of Goma.
Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel, killing 4 and Injuring dozens/in /by
Tensions between Iran and Israel spill over into a fourth day of open warfare, with no signs of slowing. Early Monday, Iran launched 100 missiles at Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country and killing at least four people.
Hillside of white crosses fuels misleading story about South Africa farm killings/in /by
Nearly 3,000 white crosses dot a hillside at the Witkruis Monument, marking white farmers killed over 30 years. But it tells only part of the story. The site has fueled a false narrative of racial targeting, despite studies showing farm attacks affect all races in South Africa.