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Rwanda genocide: Kayishema seeking asylum in South Africa
Former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema, accused of playing a major role in the 1994 genocide, is seeking asylum in South Africa.
Somalia: 8 dead in clashes in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland
At least eight people were killed on Tuesday in clashes outside parliament in the semi-autonomous northern Somali state of Puntland between local security forces and armed militiamen loyal to the opposition, police and witnesses said.
DRC: France condemns Rwanda’s “ongoing military support” of M23 Rebels
On Tuesday, France called for an end to Rwanda's "ongoing military support" for the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and condemned the atrocities perpetrated by the many groups terrorizing the region.
Football: N’Golo Kanté to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad
French footballer N'Golo Kanté is to join Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad after his contract was finalised on Tuesday.
BRICS Summit: French President voices desire to particapte
"President Macron's participation, if it were to take place, would be a first in the practices adopted to date at BRICS summits [...] It is the host who determines who should be invited", Mrs. Naledi Pandor pointed out on Monday. ,
Sudan: Unless ‘guns are silenced’, ‘exodus of people to continue’, UN official warns
On World Refugee Day, on Tuesday June 20, Filippo Grandi deplored the consequences of the conflict in Sudan which has forced half a million refugees to flee the country. Another two million are internally displaced.
Over 100 Nigerian migrants deported from Libya
Libyan authorities deported some 165 Nigerians back to their home country on Tuesday (June 20). Libya is major starting point for migrants who wish to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
Sierra Leone president calls for ‘peaceful’ vote ahead of Saturday’s polls
Sierra Leone's president who is running for re-election held his final rally in the capital on the Freetown's Lumley Beach Tuesday (June 20). The campaign for presidential, legislative, and local polls has been tense at times.
South Africa, Netherlands, Denmark launch green fund
South Africa wants to produce hydrogen for use in aviation, green steel, transport and more, as well as for export to the European Union
Senegalese President says country committed to democratic values
In recent weeks, Dakar has seen deadly clashes break out between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth. Speculation is rife that Sall is eyeing a third term as President