Ghanaian footballer killed after gunmen attack team bus
Ghanaian player Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus after match
France signals openness to talks on slavery reparations, Ghana says
Ghana says France is open to reparations dialogue after Macron meeting, despite UN abstention
UN chief calls for maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global economy and strand 20,000 seafarers.
Angola floods halt Lobito corridor railway operations indefinitely
Angola suspends Lobito Atlantic Railway services after heavy rains damage bridges and disrupt transport links.
Benin begins counting votes after calm but low turnout vote
Benin starts counting votes after a calm election day marked by low turnout and scattered incidents reported by civil society monitors.
Eritrean footballers seek asylum in Eswatini after match
Officials confirm Eritrean players and staff are seeking asylum in Eswatini, citing fears of forced military conscription back home.
South Africa DA picks Hill-Lewis to challenge ANC dominance
Cape Town mayor becomes DA leader, setting sights on expanding influence and competing for national leadership in South Africa’s next elections.
Trump threatens Hormuz blockade as US-Iran talks collapse
Trump vows Hormuz blockade after failed Iran talks, escalating regional tensions
Nigerian airstrike hits market, over 200 feared dead
More than 200 feared dead after Nigerian jets strike market in insurgency-hit northeast
US-Iran talks fail to reach deal after marathon Islamabad meeting
US and Iran fail to reach a deal after marathon talks, putting ceasefire and oil flows at risk
Djibouti president Guelleh wins sixth term in election
President Guelleh retains power with nearly 98 percent of votes while Djibouti maintains strategic importance in Red Sea region.
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