Russia’s Lavrov urges restraint as US-Iran tensions rise
Lavrov said further US military action against Iran risks regional escalation and threatens recent diplomatic progress
South Africans lured into Russia’s Ukraine war return home
Four South African men who fought for Russia in Ukraine returned home as police and officials monitored their arrival
Angolan journalist targeted with Predator spyware, Amnesty reports
Amnesty reports that Predator spyware was used to target a leading Angolan journalist, exposing his phone to full surveillance
Deal reached as Kenya aviation workers end strike
Flights resume gradually at Nairobi’s main airport after unions and government reach deal to end strike
Niger president praises Algeria’s stance after 2023 coup
Niger’s president praised Algeria for opposing military intervention after the 2023 coup and respecting Niger’s sovereignty
Russian blogger accused of filming women in Ghana, Kenya
Authorities in Ghana and Kenya are probing claims that a Russian man covertly filmed women
Iranian and Omani ministers meet ahead of nuclear talks
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva under Omani mediation amid tensions over enrichment and sanctions relief.
Burkina Faso army repels militants after deadly weekend raid
A weekend attack by militants on Titao in northern Burkina Faso killed 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, while the army successfully repelled the assault.
Nigeria says 100 more US troops arrive to counter Islamists
Nigeria confirms the arrival of about 100 more US troops as security cooperation with Washington deepens
Lawyers in Morocco end strike after government suspends legal bill
Moroccan lawyers ended their weeks-long strike after the government suspended a controversial legal bill and created a commission to start dialogue on reforms.
Algeria and Niger resume ties as leaders launch new gas project
Algerian President Tebboune and Nigerien President Tchiani agreed to launch the trans-Saharan gas pipeline and restore diplomatic ties after over ten months of tensions.

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