Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader ‘likely alive but injured’
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is likely alive but injured
Four more men arrive in Eswatini under US deportation programme
Four men deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini under a controversial programme, with authorities preparing more arrivals while legal challenges continue.
Egypt sets maximum prices for unsubsidised bread to ease inflation
Egypt capped unsubsidised bread prices in private bakeries to limit inflation impact, while authorities monitor compliance and warn of penalties for violations.
African Union condemns drone strike killing civilians in DRC
The African Union condemned a drone strike in Goma that killed civilians, urged restraint, and called for an impartial investigation to protect humanitarian workers.
Landslides kill at least 70 in Ethiopia’s southern Gamo Zone
At least 70 killed and dozens missing after landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone
Ghana seeks UN backing for slavery reparations resolution
Ghana plans a UN resolution recognising slavery as the gravest crime and urging reparations support
South Africa summons US ambassador over racial remarks
South Africa summoned US Ambassador Brent Bozell after his remarks on racial policies and apartheid-era chants raised diplomatic tensions and sparked national outrage.
US probe finds Tomahawk missile hit Iranian school by mistake
A US investigation found that a Tomahawk missile accidentally struck an Iranian school due to outdated data, killing civilians while targeting an adjacent base.
MSF confirms release of colleagues detained in Central African Republic
Two MSF aid workers, one French and one Centrafrican, were released after being detained in Zemio amid regional tensions and security allegations.
Blacklisted Israeli holding firm settles foreign bribery case in Congo
Fleurette, a former holding firm of US-sanctioned billionaire Dan Gertler, will pay $30 million to settle Dutch bribery investigations linked to Congo mining.
Ivory Coast authorities reject claims of unjust protest arrests
Ivory Coast authorities denied Amnesty International’s claims, insisting detained protesters, including pregnant women, were fairly tried and properly cared for during election unrest.

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