Tear gas fired as protests erupt during Senegal constitutional reform debate
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegalese police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered outside the National Assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers debated a series of constitutional reforms that have sparked fierce…
Anti-migrant protests erupt in Johannesburg as deadline for undocumented foreigners passes
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Anti-migrant demonstrations intensified across Johannesburg on Monday as an unofficial June 30 deadline issued by activist groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa expired,…
Germany crash out again as captain Kimmich delivers brutally honest assessment
Germany’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign came to a painful end after a shock Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, extending the nation’s struggles on football’s biggest stage and marking…
Cape Verde Captain Under Investigation in Alleged Sexual Assault Case During World Cup Run
Cape Verde’s historic 2026 World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by serious allegations involving the team’s captain, Ryan Mendes, who is reportedly under investigation in New Zealand over an alleged…
Homeland Security: Temporary migrants should pursue legal permanence or depart, Secretary says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a firm message to migrants residing in the country under temporary legal status, stating that individuals in such categories should either take…
British man held in Ecuador after woman’s body found in suitcase
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — A British man has been arrested in Ecuador in connection with the death of a Colombian woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in her apartment…
At least two dead after Ukrainian drone assault sparks major fire at Russian oil refinery
MOSCOW — At least two people were killed after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack ignited a major fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia, marking one of Kyiv’s latest…
Uganda’s leading media outlets say they are under ‘military siege’ after Army Chief orders shutdown
KAMPALA, Uganda — Press freedom concerns intensified in Uganda on Sunday after the country’s military chief ordered the closure of two of the nation’s largest independent media outlets, prompting journalists…
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia — June 28, 2026 — Fourteen people were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura early…
Africa’s Biggest IPO Sparks Investor Frenzy Across Nigeria as Dangote Refinery Listing Draws Record Interest
LAGOS, Nigeria — A planned initial public offering (IPO) by the refinery business of African billionaire Aliko Dangote is generating unprecedented excitement across Nigeria, with investors ranging from wealthy business…