- 13 May, 2026
Two Sudanese women die in overcrowded migrant boat crossing from northern France
Two young Sudanese women appear to have suffocated to death on Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France
OPEC+ lifts June output quota amid UAE departure
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed
Masked men abduct prominent Malian lawyer in Bamako
A well-known Malian lawyer and politician critical of the ruling junta was abducted overnight by masked men in the capital
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its
In Gaza, handmade dolls offer comfort to children after years of war
After years of war and restrictions in Gaza, a mother of five has turned to making dolls to bring comfort
Taiwan’s Lai makes Eswatini visit despite travel disruption
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini — Taipei’s only diplomatic ally in Africa — after
Congolese cyclist begins 14,000km peace ride through 17 countries
A cyclist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on a 14,000-kilometer journey through 17 African countries
Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees
Tanzania has shut down the Nduta refugee camp in the country’s northwest, sending almost all remaining Burundian refugees back home,
Mali probes alleged military links to jihadis after major attacks
Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over
U.S. criticizes Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal
The United States has sharply criticized Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid