US completes break with WHO, ending a 78-year alliance
The United States has finalised its exit from the WHO, leaving unpaid dues, cutting off disease data access, and raising fears over future pandemic readiness.
Germany backs two permanent African seats on UNSC
Germany has called for two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council while strengthening cooperation with the African Union during high-level talks in Ethiopia.
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei says Trump behind deadly unrest
Khamenei blamed Trump for deadly unrest in Iran as rights groups reported thousands killed and mass arrests
Paris bans gatherings in Champs-Élysées ahead of Africa Cup final
Paris police have banned gatherings and pyrotechnics in the Champs-Élysées for the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
US launches technocratic committee to steer Gaza transition
The White House has announced a technocratic committee to oversee Gaza’s transition as a new phase of the ceasefire shifts focus to governance, demilitarisation, and reconstruction.
Houthis warn Israel over Somaliland presence
Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said his group is serious about targeting any Israeli military presence in Somaliland following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region.
Anthony Joshua returns to gym weeks after fatal car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua shares gym footage weeks after a fatal car crash in Nigeria
American firm sues Congo over alleged corruption plot
An American financial company has sued the Democratic Republic of Congo and senior officials, alleging a corruption scheme, contract sabotage and financial losses.
US ends protected status for Somalis as immigration raids expand
The United States has ended temporary protected status for Somalis, setting a March deadline to leave as immigration raids intensify in Minnesota and protests grow over enforcement actions.
NATO to strengthen Greenland’s defence as Trump presses claims
NATO and Greenland say they will strengthen Arctic defence cooperation as concern grows over President Trump’s renewed threats to bring the island under US control.
Iranian crackdown turns protests into one of the deadliest crises in years
Iran is facing mounting international concern after a rights group accused authorities of mass killings during nationwide protests, as the government orders counter-rallies and arrests thousands.
Trump presses oil executives to bet on Venezuela
Trump urged top US oil executives to invest in Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, but major firms warned the country remains too risky without deep reforms.
Syria’s army strikes against SDF in Aleppo as truce talks collapse
Syria’s army renewed strikes on a Kurdish district of Aleppo after a ceasefire collapsed, killing civilians, forcing mass displacement, and threatening hopes for a stable transition.
South Africa hosts Russia, China and Iran in sensitive naval drill
South Africa has launched a weeklong joint naval drill with Russia, China and Iran near Cape Town, drawing domestic criticism and renewed concerns over strained relations with the United States.
Trump warns Washington could strike Nigeria again if Christians die
US President Trump warns of more strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed despite government denial of systematic persecution
South Africa hosts joint naval drills with China and Iran this week
South Africa is hosting joint naval exercises with China, Iran, and Russia, prompting criticism from the US and calls for transparency at home.
African Union reaffirms One China policy as Wang Yi visits
The African Union reaffirmed its support for the One China policy during Wang Yi’s visit amid tensions over Taiwan and Somaliland.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger condemn US toppling of Maduro
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger condemned the US seizure of Maduro as aggression and called for UN action.
US expands visa bond rules for visitors from 38 countries
The US has expanded its visa bond policy to 38 countries, requiring some visitor visa applicants to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000.
US expands visa bond policy to 38 countries, adds Venezuela
US expands visa-bond pilot to 38 countries, requiring $5,000–$15,000 bonds for some visitors
Israel-backed militia says it killed two Hamas operatives in Rafah
Popular Forces say they killed two Hamas operatives in Rafah and detained a third in a raid
Israel signs new military work plan with Morocco at Tel Aviv talks
Israel said it held a third joint military committee meeting with Morocco, signing a 2026 work plan to deepen security cooperation, with no immediate comment from Rabat.
South Africa urges UN meeting after US strikes on Venezuela
Pretoria urges the UN Security Council to meet after US strikes on Venezuela, calling the action unlawful and destabilising
Trump: US to run Venezuela until ‘proper transition’
Trump says the US will administer Venezuela after Maduro’s capture until a secure and legitimate transition of power is achieved
Trump says US captured Maduro after strikes rock Venezuela
Trump says Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out as Venezuela declares emergency
Anthony Joshua remains in Nigeria to recover after a fatal crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua is staying in Nigeria to recover from injuries following a vehicle collision that killed two of his associates on a Lagos highway.
French national returns home after detention in Togo
A French national named Steeve Rouyar returned to France on Thursday after being released from detention in Togo following his arrest during anti-government protests in June.