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The 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report sets out priorities for accelerating action on the SDGs and Agenda 2063, focusing on five key goals. With the SDGs approaching their 2030 deadline, African leaders are urged to agree on common positions to shape the post-2030 agenda.
As Imran Khan marks three years in jail, his party warns of nationwide protests if he is not allowed to meet colleagues this week. Police fired tear gas at supporters in Rawalpindi, while family and rights groups demand restoration of his constitutional rights.
Russian officials have accused Moldova of avoiding civilized diplomatic dialogue and carrying out anti-Russian directives from Brussels. The remarks follow Moldova's decision to phase out Russian in parliamentary work and remove a Russian-language plaque from its parliament building.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 13 people and wounded 48, according to local officials. Ukraine's military said it struck the Taneco oil refinery, part of a campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says funds the war effort.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, marking a rare public break with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict has stranded thousands of seafarers.
Puerto Rico has begun rotating water shutoffs affecting over 180,000 properties as the island endures its driest July on record. Governor Jenniffer González cites weather conditions, while experts point to aging infrastructure and reservoir depletion.
Iran announced that a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reiterated that the strait will only reopen once the US meets certain conditions. The agreement would define new shipping lanes, with reports suggesting Iran would control inbound traffic. Pakistan expressed hope the deal could lead to resumption of US-Iran talks.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Japanese leaders for not explicitly naming the United States as the country that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, calling for Tokyo to acknowledge American responsibility for the attacks.
Macky Sall received six votes in favour, seven against and two abstentions in the Security Council's first straw poll, trailing frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan. Analysts say African candidates face an uphill battle due to regional rotation and internal divisions.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not mention the US as the country that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki during the 81st anniversary ceremony. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki did acknowledge the bomb was dropped by a US military plane, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also avoided directly naming the US in his message.
Reports citing US officials indicate the Pentagon has fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptor missiles after operations against Iran, with replenishment possibly taking over two years. A $18.2 billion emergency request aims to boost stocks, while a US envoy insists current supplies are sufficient.
Youth-led protests in India, sparked by exam paper leaks and broader frustrations over unemployment, have forced the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has drawn attention to systemic issues and posed a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with children accounting for a third of reported deaths. The outbreak has surpassed 5,000 cases, disrupting healthcare access and prompting calls for urgent community-led response.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.
The UN warns that over eight million children in Sudan are out of school, with the conflict threatening an entire generation's future. While children are trickling back into classrooms in Khartoum amid improved security, hundreds of schools were damaged and teachers remain unpaid.
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 4,000 confirmed cases, according to government data, with the World Health Organization recommending a full-scale trial of the Ervebo vaccine to combat the strain. Efforts to develop a species-specific vaccine and improve treatment are underway, but experts caution that results are months away.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has released 15 prisoners and handed them over to AFC/M23 rebels in the first known transfer under a Qatar-mediated peace deal. The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the handover, which took place after months of talks and a journey through Uganda.
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, says he is willing to return from exile to face charges including murder, provided the government ensures his security. His case underscores the wider fallout from Hasina's ouster, as her allies face legal consequences.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing completed a two-day visit to Thailand, his first since becoming civilian leader, aiming to gain regional legitimacy. The trip included a business forum and military talks, but critics say it is unlikely to change Myanmar's international standing.
Yemen's Houthi group launched drones and ballistic missiles at Saudi-led coalition and government military sites in Marib and Hadramout, killing at least 30 soldiers. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the long-running conflict, with analysts warning of an imminent ground war.