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Ghana's parliament has passed a bill imposing prison sentences for same-sex relations and LGBTQ+ advocacy, with penalties up to 10 years. The bill, awaiting presidential ratification, has drawn criticism from human rights groups and support from religious and conservative voices.
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.
Mali's junta faces mounting pressure after a coordinated offensive by separatist and jihadist groups killed the defense minister and tightened a blockade on Bamako, but a junta ally insists the army retains popular support. The article examines the attack's details, the regime's Russian backing, and the historical roots of the conflict.
The UK and 45 other Council of Europe members have signed a political declaration endorsing the use of third-country hubs for rejected asylum seekers. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and legal experts who fear it weakens protections under the European Convention on Human Rights.
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, the first such event in an English-speaking country, as France seeks to rebuild ties with Africa amid declining influence in its former West African colonies. Macron announced $27 billion in investments, framing the summit as a renewed partnership while analysts note a strategic shift toward Anglophone nations and economic engagement.
Three passengers have died and others have fallen ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO says the risk to the public remains low, while repatriation efforts are underway for symptomatic passengers.
Two young women believed to be from Sudan died early Sunday when a boat carrying 82 people failed to start its engine and drifted before running aground near Boulogne-sur-Mer. Seventeen people were rescued at sea, and three others were seriously injured. The incident is the third deadly crossing attempt in the area in just over a month.
Tuareg rebels in Mali have called on Russian forces to leave the country, vowing the junta 'will fall.' Russia has rejected the demand, saying it will continue supporting Mali's military rulers. The developments follow a weekend of coordinated attacks that killed the defense minister and forced Russian troops out of a key town.
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been freed from a Belarusian penal colony as part of a multi-country prisoner exchange, ending five years of detention. The release follows diplomatic efforts by Poland, the US, Romania, and Moldova, and is seen as part of a broader attempt by Belarus to improve ties with the West.
EU-backed crackdowns in Mauritania have led to the detention and deportation of thousands of migrants, drastically reducing Atlantic crossings to Europe. Those remaining live in fear, while rights groups question the legality of the measures.
Coordinated attacks by JNIM and Tuareg separatists have killed Mali's defence minister and forced Russian paramilitaries to withdraw from Kidal, plunging the ruling junta into its gravest crisis in years.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a weekend assault on his residence in Kati, part of coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist forces across the country. Reports indicate that the northern town of Kidal has fallen to rebel control, with Russian-backed forces withdrawing, while international condemnation mounts.
Mali's army confirmed Saturday it was battling armed fighters who attacked military positions in Bamako, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal. The attacks, which involved explosions and gunfire, have not been claimed by any group, though jihadist affiliations are suspected. The clashes come amid Mali's ongoing security crisis and shifting international alliances.
The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and Gavi announced that the Big Catch-Up initiative has vaccinated 18.3 million children across 36 countries, with over 100 million doses administered. Pakistan is among 12 countries that successfully reached more than 60% of zero-dose children under five. However, funding cuts and rising measles outbreaks threaten further progress.
Pakistan women's football team finished third in their first FIFA Series in Ivory Coast, with coach Adeel Rizki urging regular camps and more internationals. Players Nadia Khan and Aqsa Mushtaq highlighted limited games as a key obstacle while reflecting on the emotional high of a record 8-0 win and the sting of a narrow loss.
Somaliland's government has pushed back against a joint statement by Arab and Muslim states condemning Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy, reaffirming its sovereignty and dismissing criticisms as unfounded. The response underscores the region's ongoing dispute with Somalia over its independence claims.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Cameroon, marked by a message of peace and a three-day separatist truce, underscores the challenges of a decade-long Anglophone conflict. The Pope called for an end to corruption and violence, while meeting with President Paul Biya.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations and introduces penalties for promoting or funding homosexuality, despite international criticism. The first conviction under the law has already been reported, with a 24-year-old labourer sentenced to six years in prison.
UEFA fined Benfica €40,000 for illicit chants and gestures by two supporters during a Champions League match against Real Madrid, with a one-year probation period. Meanwhile, the investigation into Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, accused of racially abusing Vinícius Jr, remains ongoing, with the player denying the allegation.