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Strait of Hormuz tanker attack raises tensions as Iran mourns Khamenei/in /by
A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled.
Kenyans react to Saba Saba with fear, defiance and calls for justice/in /by
Heavy police deployments and protest bans marked this year's Saba Saba Day in Kenya, but many citizens say the anniversary remains a powerful symbol of the country's unfinished democratic journey. While fear kept crowds small, activists insisted the fight for justice is far from over.
Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals/in /by
Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa signs law extending presidency to 2030/in /by
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional changes extending his time in office to 2030. The legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing future presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of a direct public vote.
Dangote-backed mega oil refinery to be built in Kenya/in /by
A 700,000-bpd east African oil refinery proposed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will be built in Kenya, a senior company official said Tuesday, putting a lid on speculation over the location of the mega-project.
Former Ivory Coast defence minister released after ‘terrorism’ charges/in /by
Former Ivory Coast Defence Minister Moise Lida Kouassi has been released after spending nearly a year in detention on terrorism-related charges.
UK: Farage gambles on by-election to silence critics/in /by
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he says will allow voters—not political opponents—to judge him. The move comes as he faces investigations into high-value financial donations that he insists were lawful.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag/in /by
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but wearing an ankle tag, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.
Kenya ‘Birdman’ is internet hit but worries health officials/in /by
A formerly homeless man in Nairobi has become a viral sensation after years of rescuing and living with injured birds, but authorities are worried about disease risks.
Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga escapes gunfire in Johannesburg/in /by
A Zimbabwean football star is safe after bullets tore into his car during a tense encounter on the streets of Johannesburg