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South African health officials said the end of PEPFAR funding was not unexpected, adding that the country had already begun planning to finance its HIV response domestically.

US and regional officials say Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire. This comes hours after four IDF soldiers were killed and Israel's government vowed retribution. DW has more.

Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.

Nearly 50,000 people have returned to their homes in Nabatieh and South Governorates since the announcement of the regional ceasefire, according to the UN humanitarian agency OCHA.

The bill also removes direct presidential elections, replacing them with a system in which the president would be elected by Members of Parliament (MPs).

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the agreement between the United States and Iran "hopefully ends the unlawful use of force and violations of the UN Charter in this war."

The first guideline expands the definition of journalism to include professional reporters, analysts, bloggers, and others engaged in self‑publication, as well as media workers and support staff.

The negotiations, which were expected to take place in Switzerland, had been billed by US officials as "technical discussions" aimed at charting the next phase of implementing the landmark accord reached earlier this week.

According to news magazine Jeune Afrique, Biya has been admitted to a hospital in Switzerland after falling ill.

Kenya has been identified among the 22 priority countries expected to face heightened risks from the anticipated weather conditions.

On Thursday, Adama Dieng, the African Union special envoy on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide and other Mass Atrocities, noted that no campaign of mass violence begins with the first bullet or the first victim.

Kpler data shows shipping activity through the strategic corridor remains subdued despite no new attacks, as US-Iran talks and a proposed maritime security deal continue.

The new rules set 15 as the minimum age for social media access, with stricter verification and safety controls introduced for teens aged 15 and 16.

Climate risks are also growing, with a possible El Niño event expected to bring drought and flooding to already vulnerable areas.

The confrontation unfolded at Diori Hamani International Airport, a facility that houses a civilian terminal and military airbase within the same complex.

US officials have released an interim agreement that ends fighting on all fronts for 60 days and sets out provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

As sushi continues to grow in popularity across Nairobi’s dining scene, understanding these small etiquette details can transform the experience from simply “trying something new” into fully appreciating a global culinary tradition.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the agreement marks an important moment for the region and demonstrates the value of negotiations in resolving disputes that have strained international relations for years.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said the memorandum was signed by the presidents of the United States and Iran and endorsed by him in his role as mediator.

The declaration notes that migrant smuggling and human trafficking are serious transnational crimes that erode the sovereign right of States to control their borders and expose smuggled and trafficked persons to life‑threatening risks.

More than 770,000 children are experiencing heightened distress from repeated exposure to violence, loss and displacement, with many unable to return home because of ongoing fighting and the threat of unexploded ordnance, Corsi’s statement declared.

Rising anti-migrant mobilisation in South Africa is exposing alleged state complicity with vigilante groups and gangs, raising concerns over weakened law enforcement and threats to constitutional democracy.

G7 leaders welcomed a US-Iran agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing regional tensions and advancing talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Although this represents a six per cent decline from projections for 2026, UNHCR stressed that the reduction reflects mixed realities on the ground rather than broad improvements in conditions.

The Presidency said it would engage the WHO through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to ensure that information shared internationally reflects “verified findings” by South African authorities.

A proposed US–Iran ceasefire draft that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions could reshape global energy flows, stabilise oil prices, and redefine geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The centre was unveiled on Wednesday during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA).

Its base, known as Camp Vertières, is in the process of being equipped to receive some of the 5550 personnel, which the Security Council mandated. Troops deployed from multiple countries are currently living on base, and offices are being established in shipping containers.

Ruto said Africa’s rapidly growing population, expanding workforce, and vast reserves of critical minerals position it at the centre of future global growth.

They called for the prosecution of employers who knowingly hire vulnerable workers to pay lower wages, evade labour laws, avoid collective agreements and weaken collective bargaining, describing such practices as central to the current crisis.

According to MSF, some of the 59 allegations were substantiated by the probe, while others could not be confirmed due to the inability to identify either victims or alleged perpetrators.

The new head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says global cooperation is essential and already adapting as criminal networks become more complex, sophisticated and interconnected.

Obiang Mangue made the announcement in a statement on social media platform X. He said the government quit after achieving "barely 10 percent" of its goals.

The joint statement, issued alongside partner countries including Kenya, India, Brazil, Egypt and South Korea, sets out a broad push to improve international cooperation on cancer science and care.

The incident occurred after the driver of the bus reportedly disregarded level crossing rules, which require drivers to stop, look and ensure that it is safe before crossing railway tracks.

According to military officials, Amina sustained a gunshot wound during the incident but is currently recuperating at an army hospital.

Bozizé, who led the country from 2003 until 2013, is being prosecuted by a UN-backed Special Criminal Court in Bangui.

Hustle kingdoms exploit that gap deliberately, offering free training where universities charge fees that most families cannot afford. Poverty, youth unemployment, and absent social welfare systems are the soil in which these schools grow.

The restriction, imposed under Section 69A of India’s Information Technology Act, will remain in place until June 22, covering the day of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination and its immediate aftermath.

The organisation warns that the returnees are among those who have borne the greatest burden of the conflict, and yet, their plight remains the most overlooked despite their vulnerabilities.

He died on January 7 after undergoing the diagnostic procedures at the facility. Adichie and her family have accused medical staff of negligence, alleging that oxygen was denied and that excessive sedation was administered, which they claim led to a cardiac arrest.

UN rights chief Volker Türk said more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have been killed this year by drone attacks. The UN has called for regulation and accountability to prevent similar atrocities.

A new conservation framework shows how changes in animal behaviour, human perceptions, everyday practices, and governance systems are reshaping relationships between people and wildlife across southern Africa and beyond.

New research sheds light on Appolonia, a kingdom in present-day Ghana that exported only 352 captives during four centuries of the transatlantic slave trade, challenging long-held narratives about Africa's role in slavery and raising difficult questions about reparations and historical justice.

World leaders have welcomed a tentative Iran–US peace deal that includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging swift implementation and sustained restraint to secure lasting regional stability.

The agreement, reached on Sunday, sets out a framework aimed at ending more than 100 days of active conflict between the two countries.

Tedros said he was “profoundly heartbroken” by reports of renewed attacks that have left people dead, displaced thousands and sparked widespread concern across the continent.

The Iran squad arrived after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their base camp earlier, to a rousing sendoff ahead of their opening game against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday.

Gharibabadi said Iran and the United States will sign the finalised draft of a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland on June 19.

In October 2025 in Togo, African countries adopted the 'Common African Position on Debt' as a step toward ensuring a stronger and more unified voice in shaping the reforms.

Trump described the proposed agreement as a firm guarantee against nuclear escalation, saying it would establish “a wall to no nuclear weapon.”