- 13 May, 2026
Egypt’s former top diplomat Nabil Fahmy named as new chief of Arab League
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday unanimously named former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy the Arab League’s new Secretary General…Read More
Véron Mosengo resigns as CAF general secretary after five years in leadership role
Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football after five years as the deputy
Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain
In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT…Read More
Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem
An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as
France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread
Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless
In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace
Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for
Montreux Jazz Festival makes African debut in South Africa’s wine country
The Montreux Jazz Festival made its African debut on Friday, staged in the vineyard‑lined Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Cape
Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up
Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the
Rival presidential candidates on campaign trail in Benin
Incumbent finance minister Romuald Wadagni is a strong favourite to win against opposition candidate, Paul Hounkpé…Read More
First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo
A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first