France, Spain battle wildfires as heat and drought fuel blazes across south-western Europe
France and Spain are battling major wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes, as high temperatures, dry conditions and shifting... Read more.
Iran says talks with Oman ‘fruitful’ on Hormuz traffic management
Iran and Oman have held “fruitful” talks on the management of safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with some progress achieved, Iranian Foreign... Read more.
DR Congo’s Ebola cases surpass 3 000 as vaccine research advances
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 3 000, according to official figures released on Saturday. The DRC’s... Read more.
East African Community pushes for a single digital market
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step towards establishing a single digital market, a move aimed at making it easier for businesses and technology... Read more.
Donald Trump weighs bigger Iran strikes as two-front risk grows
US President Donald Trump has said he is “seriously considering” launching a larger military campaign against Iran, while escalating tensions in the... Read more.
Zimbabwe secures membership in Brics New Development Bank
Zimbabwe has become a member of the Brics New Development Bank, a move expected to expand the country’s access to development financing and investment, Finance,... Read more.
African Union condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
The African Union (AU) has condemned attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that the incidents threaten regional... Read more.
UNAIDS chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts
African governments must urgently increase domestic health spending and reduce reliance on foreign aid following sweeping cuts by major donors, UNAIDS Executive... Read more.
South Africa relocates six cheetahs to Zambia to restore species
South Africa has relocated six cheetahs to Zambia’s greater Luangwa ecosystem, where the species has been absent for nearly three decades, the Endangered Wildlife... Read more.
Iran threatens total regional oil blockade after US infrastructure strike warnings
Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Wednesday warned that if the United States attacks Iranian infrastructure, Iran will... Read more.
