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The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
A new global study by travel agency Go2Africa has ranked Singapore as the world's noisiest country, followed by the Maldives. The Noise-Free Nations Index scores countries based on factors like population density and infrastructure, with Bhutan emerging as the quietest.
Delegates from universities in 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of the Harakati Za Muungano Union, focusing on economic restructuring, political reforms, and integration. Kwame Danquah, President of the International Secretariat, called for sweeping reforms and deeper regional integration, citing statistics on Africa's trade and population.
President Paul Biya has been abroad since early June, sparking speculation about his health and opposition demands for a declaration of a vacancy. The government insists he is healthy and will return soon.
During President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to France, Gabon and French mining group Eramet signed a memorandum of understanding to boost local manganese processing, targeting 700,000 tonnes per year by 2031. The agreement includes Gabon's commitment to provide energy and other conditions, while three industrial options are under feasibility study. The deal underscores Gabon's drive to retain more value from its mineral resources.
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has started a state visit to France, with talks expected to cover manganese processing, French troop withdrawal, and the detention of opposition figure Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, whose lawyers are urging French intervention.
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France, underscoring the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining allies in Francophone Africa. The visit, accompanied by an 80-strong delegation, highlights ongoing cooperation on manganese and defence, despite concerns over repression at home.
Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, a vote watched closely due to the archipelago's military cooperation agreement with Russia and its strategic location in the Gulf of Guinea. The election is expected to return incumbent Carlos Vila Nova, while an EU observation mission monitors the process.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappé scoring once and setting up another. Morocco's campaign ends in the last eight for the second consecutive World Cup, while France advances to face Spain or Belgium.
India's oil minister stated the country could supply fuel to Russia if needed, as Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have caused fuel shortages. Reports also indicate Indian-origin fuel may have reached Russia via traders, while India has significantly increased its own imports of Russian crude following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Society of St. Pius X has consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo XIV's approval, prompting warnings of excommunication and schism. The Vatican has declared the group formally in schism, while the SSPX defends the act as a 'sacred duty' to uphold tradition.
A peer-reviewed study from Australia suggests that the country's social media ban for under-16s has had minimal effect on teens' scrolling habits, with many circumventing restrictions. Despite this, the ban has inspired similar measures globally, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UK.
Tunisia became the first African team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. Coach Hervé Renard, brought in just before the match, announced his departure. Japan's win, with two goals from Ayase Ueda, put them level with the Netherlands on points.
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed French coach Hervé Renard for the remainder of the tournament. The move comes as Tunisia face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their seventh appearance.
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in their final pre-World Cup friendly, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao. Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score despite several clear chances, and will make his record-tying sixth World Cup appearance.
As Africa faces a politically charged 2026 election year, military coups across West Africa and beyond have raised questions about the health of democracy. Burkina Faso's junta leader openly dismissed democratic ideals, while a UNDP report links poverty and governance failures to coup risk.
Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambot has become the first Rwandan director to win the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for her debut feature 'Ben'Imana.' The film, set against the aftermath of the 1994 genocide, explores themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, and has been supported by international film funds and co-producers.
The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was held in Cairo, placing defending champions Ivory Coast in Group C and hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in groups with automatic qualification. The tournament, set for June-July 2027, will be the first in East Africa in 51 years, with 48 teams competing for 24 spots.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.