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Africa

Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets

28th June 2026

NAIROBI – Uganda’s military chief, who is also the president’s son, said on Sunday that he had ordered the closure of two...

Africa

France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relations

28th June 2026

PARIS – France said on Saturday that it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations. Burkina Faso...

Africa

IMF approves nearly $350 million in funding for Congo

28th June 2026

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it approved about $348.5 million (R6 billion) in funding for the Democratic Republic of Congo...

FIFA World Cup

Soccer-Wissa double fires DR Congo to first World Cup win and England showdown

28th June 2026

ATLANTA: Striker Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockouts after fighting their way back...

Africa

Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict

27th June 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice over its role in the...

News

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, eyewitnesses say

26th June 2026

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed ​into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off...

News

Explainer-What is behind South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests?

26th June 2026

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent....

News

Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman

26th June 2026

Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers...

FIFA World Cup

FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash

26th June 2026

Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle’s designated “Pride Match” at the World Cup, FIFA...

South Africa

Rand firms as softer dollar offsets dour producer inflation figures

25th June 2026

The rand strengthened against a softer dollar on Thursday as investors digested a US inflation reading that largely met expectations, while looking...