Iran: Tehran slams Ukrain over Caspian sea attacks
Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.
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Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday
Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.
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Nigeria seizes thousands of kilograms of drugs as trafficking concerns grow
Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and investment hub.
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Israel and DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister's Jerusalem visit
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.
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Cameroon: President Paul Biya criticised for weeks-long trip to Geneva
Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biya’s absence.
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Zimbabwe opens first lithium processing plant becoming Africa's top producer
Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.
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Netanyahu defies ICC pressure, plans UN visit to New York
Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.
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Sudan: Army regains control of crucial highway (military sources)
On Monday, two military sources reported that the army regained control of a crucial highway linking the country’s capital to the city of El-Obeid.
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Netanyahu Says He Will Attend U.N. General Assembly
Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.
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US and Iran pause strikes for third night to prioritise peace talks
The United States and Iran paused hostilities for a third night on Sunday as they looked to give peace talks another chance.
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Masks, rituals and tradition take center stage in Porto-Novo
For two days, Benin’s political capital, Porto-Novo, came alive with the mythical Egungun, Zangbéto and Guèlèdè figures during the Mask Festival, as ceremonies and parades filled the city with color and tradition.
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Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.
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