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Greece-Egypt military exercise draws tourists’ attention in Crete

Sep 22, 2026

Vacationers on the Greek island of Crete — taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds — watched a major military exercise unfold on a beachfront Friday, just 50 meters (yards) away.

Uganda suspends military cooperation with Turkey amid political tensions

Sep 22, 2026

Uganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey, after demands for Ankara to hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.

Wembanyama named France captain as star returns to Les Bleus

Sep 15, 2026

Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of France for four games in August, marking a new leadership role for the NBA star as he returns to the national team. The 22-year-old will lead a squad featuring veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in World Cup qualifying.

Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off

Sep 15, 2026

Campaigning for Nigeria’s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how they’ll improve the lives of citizens.

Sudan war: 318 RSF fighters defect to army in latest blow to paramilitary

Sep 15, 2026

Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country more than three years into the war.

UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty

Sep 15, 2026

Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.

Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date

Sep 15, 2026

Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.

Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade

Sep 15, 2026

The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Madonsela rebuts president&#x2019s objections to his impeachment evidence leader appointment

Sep 15, 2026

Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, SC, has fired back at President Cyril Ramaphosa&#x2019s attempt to block his appointment as the Impeachment Committee&#x2019s chief evidence leader.

Mokonyane: GNU no longer a source of unity for South Africa, DA has moved on

Sep 15, 2026

ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane believes the government of national unity is no longer a source of unity or working for the good of the country.

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