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Egypt makes history, heartbreak for Cape Verde at World Cup

Jul 7, 2026

Heartbreak for Cape Verde as the World Cup debutants bowed out after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks twice battled back to level the match, pushing Lionel Messi's side to the limit in one of the tournament's biggest surprise performances.

South Africa deploys troops as anti-migrant protests escalate

Jul 7, 2026

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organisers vowing to stage demonstrations every week.

Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei

Jul 7, 2026

Before dawn, hundreds of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed months earlier in a joint US-Israeli airstrike.

Jihadists launch fresh offensive across Mali

Jul 7, 2026

Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting several towns, military positions and a major prison in a fresh escalation of the country's conflict.

Morocco beats Canada to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals

Jul 7, 2026

Following their 3-0 victory, the Atlas Lions will now face tournament favourites France, in Boston next Thursday.

Insurgent groups target Malian military installations in fresh attacks

Jul 7, 2026

Al Qaeda ‌affiliate, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, and the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front have claimed responsibility.

Race against the clock in Venezuela to find survivors of twin quakes

Jun 30, 2026

Nearly 69,000 people have been reported missing following the disaster that left at least 3,200 people injured and thousands homeless.

Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries

Jun 23, 2026

High-level talks in Cotonou over the weekend focused on reopening their shared border and resolving the crisis.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Jun 23, 2026

Tehran said deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon are a breach of its agreement with the United States to end the war.

African leaders mark Juneteenth with call for reparations for Atlantic slave trade

Jun 23, 2026

African and Caribbean leaders marked Juneteenth on Friday with a call for reparations from former slave-trading nations.

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