Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country’s government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

It comes as Biya’s absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.

A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.

Calm is slowly returning to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in just days. Spanish officials say most have now returned, but thousands remain, hoping to find work as residents continue to voice concerns over illegal migration.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.

Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.

Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying ‘to sow division among’ them.

The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor-President of Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind “Avengers: Endgame.”

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF’s withdrawa

As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country’s northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an “exceptional” pace.

They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire’s second phase.

Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.

Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.

The vessel, which has not been named, reported being “hit by an unknown projectile” and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.

Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.

The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children’s father remains in custody in South Africa.

Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few days

Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.

A huge crowd gathered at santiago’s airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.

Uganda’s military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills… Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays