South African star Tyla releases debut album
Tyla won the inaugural best African music performance award at the Grammys.
Uganda’s president appoints son as military chief
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son head of the military…
South African rand weakens as dollar rallies on risk sentiment
Rand weakened in early trade on Friday, in line with other emerging market currencies…
Haiti suspected gang members set on fire as conflict spreads
Suspected gang members killed in the Petion-Ville neighbourhood on the outskirts of Haiti’s capital.
UN Security Council to vote Friday on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Egypt raises wide range of fuel prices
Egypt raised prices on a wide range of fuel products on Friday
Algeria president sets presidential election for Sept 7
Algeria’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has decided to hold presidential election on Sept. 7.
Ohuruogu cleared of anti-doping violation for prohibited association
British sprinter Victoria Ohuruogu cleared of an anti-doping violation for prohibited association
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
UNGA adopts the first global resolution on AI to encourage protecting personal data
US surgeons perform first pig-to-human kidney transplant
A man with end-stage renal disease becomes the first human to receive a new kidney from a pig
IMF mission on visit to Ethiopia: Finance Ministry
The IMF is in Ethiopia, a senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.
Kenya tells TikTok to show it is complying with privacy laws
Kenya has demanded that TikTok show it is adhering to local privacy and user verification laws
Sabalenka heartbroken over former boyfriend’s death
Aryna Sabalenka described the death of her former boyfriend as an “unthinkable tragedy”.
Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv in weeks
Russia staged its largest missile attack in weeks on Kyiv and the surrounding region
Robinho must serve rape sentence in Brazil: court
Judges ruled to uphold former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho’s rape conviction.
Vietnam legislature approves resignation of president
Vietnam’s legislature approves the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong
Senegal holds elections as anger at delay boosts opposition
Senegal to hold its delayed presidential election on Sunday.
Zelenskiy says world must make global rule of law ‘work again’
Zelenskiy says world must make global rule of law ‘work again’
Starving children fill Gaza hospital wards as famine looms
Without urgent action, famine will hit between now and May in northern Gaza.
Court sets $1.1 million bail for Dani Alves to be released
Former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender has been held at a Barcelona prison since January 2023.