Israeli prime minister appears in court as his corruption trial resumes
Benjamin Netanyahu is answering to charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases.
SA: Cardinal Brislin leads prayer for Pope Francis in Johannesburg
The newly appointed Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin, led a prayer service on Sunday attended by numerous South African Catholic worshippers, focusing on Pope Francis's health and recovery as he fights double pneumonia.
Egypt condemns Israel’s aid blockade as ceasefire talks stall
The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that unraveling the ceasefire could push Gaza’s population of over two million back into crisis. Meanwhile, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called Israel’s decision “alarming,” while MSF condemned it as “unacceptable, outrageous.”
FIFA and IFAB introduce key changes to football’s laws
These amendments, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance fairness, efficiency, and technology use in football.
Traditional coppercraft in Tunisia under threat
Artisans face many challenges, including competition from cheaper Chinese imports.
Egypt set to announce its plans for Gaza reconstruction at Arab Summit
Foreign minister Badr Abdelatty said it was practical and could be achieved without forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave.
Young child becomes second person to die of Ebola in Uganda
The World Health Organization says the 4-year-old passed away this week at Mulago Hospital in the capital, Kampala.
Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma honoured in state funeral
He was laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Saturday in a ceremony attended by his family and African leaders past and present.
Pan-African film festival in Ouagadougou showcases bold cinema
Bold, creative cinema takes centre stage at 29th Pan-African Film Festival in Ouagadougou, amid heavy security
Zelenskyy insists that Kyiv wants a peace deal
Zelenskyy says minerals deal with Washington will be the first step to peace