Child labourers among 18 killed in Egypt pick-up crash
Egypt's health ministry had earlier said there were 47 casualties, including around 30 injured, in the crash in the Dawawis area of Ismailia governorate.
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Zimbabwe ferry capsizes with 95 people on board
The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned after hitting strong waves.
Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya
The North African country has remained divided ever since it plunged into war during the ousting in 2011 of former leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Attackers kill 60 people in South Sudan cattle raid, says local official
The young nation has long been plagued by violent cattle raids but is now also seeing clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and forces loosely allied with the opposition.
Sudan paramilitary launches fresh attack near Ethiopian border
"Our forces are confronting them and have inflicted heavy losses on their ranks," the military source said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief the media.
14 miners killed, several hurt in disused South Africa mine
"Eight others were hospitalised, and an unknown number of illegal miners are currently possibly stuck under the ground. Police are on the scene, and the scene is still active," she said in a statement.
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants
The law is Turkey's first legislative step towards ending the conflict and comes 18 months after Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), urged his followers to disarm.
China to send new naval escort fleet to Gulf of Aden, Somali waters
The deployment marks the 49th Chinese naval escort fleet to operate in the region, and it will take over duties from the 48th fleet, which set sail in October last year, the ministry said in a statement.
Who are the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote?
Hichilema is widely expected to win a second term after steering the copper-rich nation through a debt restructuring and economic recovery, although many Zambians say they have yet to feel the benefits as the high cost of living continues to bite.
UK clears Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plurality and competition, respectively.
Absent Cameroon president boosts personal security corps
For the first time, a general — Raymond Jean Charles Beko'o Abondo, 54 — has been appointed to head the presidential guard.
Selection process for next UN chief underway
Diplomats are reluctant to predict the outcome of the race because of the sway of the five permanent members of the Security Council — the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom — which have not yet indicated their preferences.
DR Congo's president faces uncertain path to a third term
Tshisekedi, 63, has been in power since 2019 and under the current constitution has to step down at the end of his second five-year term at the end of 2028.
AIDS activists slam 'pharma greed' over breakthrough drug
Protesters burst onto the stage at the opening of the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro bearing signs reading: "Pharma greed is killing us," and "You use our bodies then deny us access."
Kenya probes death of 15 elephants at Amboseli park
"Of these, 10 elephants exhibited similar clinical signs, including partial paralysis that left them unable to stand before dying within one to two days.
Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Chad's decision to leave the ICC after 20 years comes amid allegations by national and international organisations of Ndjamena's suspected involvement in the war in neighbouring Sudan between the army and paramilitaries.
Wildlife face 'catastrophic' losses as France's forests burn
Some 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) of forest west of Bordeaux has burned since Wednesday and authorities fear a heatwave forecast this week could breath fresh fury into the blaze.
Thousands sheltered in Bordeaux as France wildfires trigger exodus
Hundreds of firefighters have over the past few days been battling blazes in the southwest of France famous for its sand dunes, pine trees, and oyster shacks.
Fires in Europe: here are the latest developments
The wildfires have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000 people in total, authorities in both countries said.
Climate change making Europe drought 'more severe': study
A new study has found that today's hotter climate has accelerated moisture loss from Europe's soils, lakes and rivers, increasing the likelihood of bone-dry conditions.
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