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Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Thirty-one people died in Monday's nationwide protests in Kenya, the country's National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has said.

Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs.

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in South Africa next week, Reuters reports.

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Kenya will press terrorism charges against 37 people arrested during violent June 2025 protests, prosecutors have said.

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

Kylian Mbappé will pursue reconciliation instead of a court case against his former club PSG, according to reports.

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

Sudan's ongoing conflict has devolved into a relentless cycle of displacement, mass killings and sexual violence, making survival more than about saving lives.

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Rare earth elements (REEs), vital to tech from F-35s to iPhones, are dominated by China. The US depends on one mine and allies, but now Türkiye is entering the race.

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Gaza forces us to ask: Whose grief is allowed to be public?

By Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Iran-Israel conflict, messaging apps and the illusion of privacy

By Salman Niyazi

The Limits of Alliance: Why Iran Isn't Worth a War for Putin

opinion

opinion

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Rare earth elements (REEs), vital to tech from F-35s to iPhones, are dominated by China. The US depends on one mine and allies, but now Türkiye is entering the race.

Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Gaza forces us to ask: Whose grief is allowed to be public?

By Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Iran-Israel conflict, messaging apps and the illusion of privacy

By Salman Niyazi

The Limits of Alliance: Why Iran Isn't Worth a War for Putin

Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Thirty-one people died in Monday's nationwide protests in Kenya, the country's National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has said.

Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Kenya's July 7 protest death toll climbs to 31

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs.

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in South Africa next week, Reuters reports.

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

US treasury secretary to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week: Reuters

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

'I can't sleep’: Sudanese refugee's unending nightmare

Sudan's ongoing conflict has devolved into a relentless cycle of displacement, mass killings and sexual violence, making survival more than about saving lives.

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Closing vaccine gaps: Why Mpox is Africa’s latest wake-up call

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Mali's Ousmane Dicko: At 17, AI trailblazer redefines mentorship

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Kenya will press terrorism charges against 37 people arrested during violent June 2025 protests, prosecutors have said.

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Kenya to charge 37 protesters with terrorism

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Rare earth elements (REEs), vital to tech from F-35s to iPhones, are dominated by China. The US depends on one mine and allies, but now Türkiye is entering the race.

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Gaza forces us to ask: Whose grief is allowed to be public?

By Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Iran-Israel conflict, messaging apps and the illusion of privacy

By Salman Niyazi

The Limits of Alliance: Why Iran Isn't Worth a War for Putin

opinion

opinion

Mineral rush: China’s grip, America’s gamble and Türkiye’s rise

Rare earth elements (REEs), vital to tech from F-35s to iPhones, are dominated by China. The US depends on one mine and allies, but now Türkiye is entering the race.

Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Gaza forces us to ask: Whose grief is allowed to be public?

By Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Iran-Israel conflict, messaging apps and the illusion of privacy

By Salman Niyazi

The Limits of Alliance: Why Iran Isn't Worth a War for Putin

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

Kylian Mbappé will pursue reconciliation instead of a court case against his former club PSG, according to reports.

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

Mbappé drops legal harassment case against PSG

Featured Story

Najashi Tomb: Ethiopia's historic mosque destroyed by war, repaired by Turkish agency TIKA

Najashi Tomb: Ethiopia's historic mosque destroyed by war, repaired by Turkish agency TIKA

Najashi Tomb: Ethiopia's historic mosque destroyed by war, repaired by Turkish agency TIKA

The Najshi Tomb and Mosque is regarded as the first home for migrating Muslims in Africa.

Life

Beyond the headlines: Somalia's little-known treasures

Beyond the headlines: Somalia's little-known treasures

Beyond the headlines: Somalia's little-known treasures

Transition to adulthood: How South Africa's initiation ceremonies went wrong

Transition to adulthood: How South Africa's initiation ceremonies went wrong

Transition to adulthood: How South Africa's initiation ceremonies went wrong

Diamond Platnumz: The Bongo Music King and his YouTube 10 million gold

Diamond Platnumz: The Bongo Music King and his YouTube 10 million gold

Diamond Platnumz: The Bongo Music King and his YouTube 10 million gold

Aminu Dantata: Why was Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia?

Aminu Dantata: Why was Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia?

Aminu Dantata: Why was Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia?

More News

Ghana earned $5 billion from 56 tonnes of gold exported in first five months of 2025: Mahama

President John Mahama has said that Ghana earned $5 billion from gold exports in the first five months of 2025, as the government rolls out a task force in efforts to curb gold smuggling.

Eastern Libya authorities order EU ministers to abandon visit

Eastern Libya authorities told an EU commissioner and ministers from three member states to leave immediately after they arrived in Benghazi city on Tuesday.

The Gambia lawmakers reject new draft constitution

The Gambian lawmakers have rejected a draft constitution, with opposition leaders saying it had sidelined important stakeholders.

Nigeria insurgents, bandits kill more in first half of 2025 than in all of last year

Nigeria insurgents, bandits kill more in first half of 2025 than in all of last year

Nigeria insurgents, bandits kill more in first half of 2025 than in all of last year

More people were killed by bandits or insurgents in Nigeria in the first half of this year than in all of 2024, a new report shows.

Israeli official admits that Iran hit some military sites last month

Mali plans to sell gold reserves at Barrick complex to fund operations

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir fires army chief after seven months in post

Standing with genocidal Israel no longer reflects well on anyone: Türkiye's Fidan

Bandits kill 70 Nigerian vigilantes in Plateau state violence

Ghana earned $5 billion from 56 tonnes of gold exported in first five months of 2025: Mahama

President John Mahama has said that Ghana earned $5 billion from gold exports in the first five months of 2025, as the government rolls out a task force in efforts to curb gold smuggling.

Eastern Libya authorities order EU ministers to abandon visit

Eastern Libya authorities told an EU commissioner and ministers from three member states to leave immediately after they arrived in Benghazi city on Tuesday.

The Gambia lawmakers reject new draft constitution

The Gambian lawmakers have rejected a draft constitution, with opposition leaders saying it had sidelined important stakeholders.

Israeli official admits that Iran hit some military sites last month

Mali plans to sell gold reserves at Barrick complex to fund operations

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir fires army chief after seven months in post

Standing with genocidal Israel no longer reflects well on anyone: Türkiye's Fidan

Bandits kill 70 Nigerian vigilantes in Plateau state violence

Politics

Ivorian ex-minister freed after apology over election remarks

Ivorian ex-minister freed after apology over election remarks

Ivorian ex-minister freed after apology over election remarks

Eritrea fails in bid to end UN human rights probe

Eritrea fails in bid to end UN human rights probe

Eritrea fails in bid to end UN human rights probe

Mali military leader wins parliament's backing for renewable five-year term

Mali military leader wins parliament's backing for renewable five-year term

Mali military leader wins parliament's backing for renewable five-year term

Cameroon elections: Paul Biya's ally joins presidential race

Cameroon elections: Paul Biya's ally joins presidential race

Cameroon elections: Paul Biya's ally joins presidential race

Videos

Sports

Football returns to conflict-riven Sudan as elite clubs go back home

Football returns to conflict-riven Sudan as elite clubs go back home

Football returns to conflict-riven Sudan as elite clubs go back home

League football has returned to war-hit Sudan for the first time in more than two years with a one-month competition being organised for eight clubs.

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

The tournament has already showcased strong performances from several contenders.

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya shattered the women's 5,000m world record, while her compatriot Faith Kipyegon set a new world record in the 1,500m race at the Diamond League in Eugene, USA on Saturday.

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Firos Mohamed was pronounced dead at a hospital following his collapse during a league match.

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool star Diogo Jota died with his younger brother in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

WAFCON 2024: How goals, drama marked opening matches

The tournament has already showcased strong performances from several contenders.

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in the US

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya shattered the women's 5,000m world record, while her compatriot Faith Kipyegon set a new world record in the 1,500m race at the Diamond League in Eugene, USA on Saturday.

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia

Firos Mohamed was pronounced dead at a hospital following his collapse during a league match.

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool players gather in Portugal for teammate Diogo Jota's funeral

Liverpool star Diogo Jota died with his younger brother in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.

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Turkish foreign, defence ministers to visit Pakistan

Turkish foreign, defence ministers to visit Pakistan

Turkish foreign, defence ministers to visit Pakistan

Türkiye’s University of Health Sciences graduates more than 170 professionals in Somalia

Türkiye’s University of Health Sciences graduates more than 170 professionals in Somalia

Türkiye’s University of Health Sciences graduates more than 170 professionals in Somalia

Nigeria's VP Shettima: Africa has no 'business with nuclear weapons'

Nigeria's VP Shettima: Africa has no 'business with nuclear weapons'

Nigeria's VP Shettima: Africa has no 'business with nuclear weapons'

Bombed and battered, Qassam Brigades still managed to kill five Israeli soldiers

Bombed and battered, Qassam Brigades still managed to kill five Israeli soldiers

Bombed and battered, Qassam Brigades still managed to kill five Israeli soldiers

First malaria drug for babies approved for use

First malaria drug for babies approved for use

First malaria drug for babies approved for use

Fire at Cairo telecom hub disrupts internet, phone

Fire at Cairo telecom hub disrupts internet, phone

Fire at Cairo telecom hub disrupts internet, phone

Ghana making stronger economic recovery after debt crisis - IMF

Ghana making stronger economic recovery after debt crisis - IMF

Ghana making stronger economic recovery after debt crisis - IMF

Netanyahu backs expulsion of Palestinians as Trump shrugs off two-state solution

Netanyahu backs expulsion of Palestinians as Trump shrugs off two-state solution

Netanyahu backs expulsion of Palestinians as Trump shrugs off two-state solution

South Africa rejects Trump's 30% tariff as 'inaccurate'

South Africa rejects Trump's 30% tariff as 'inaccurate'

South Africa rejects Trump's 30% tariff as 'inaccurate'

Türkiye rejects French criticism of ongoing judicial processes as 'interference'

Türkiye rejects French criticism of ongoing judicial processes as 'interference'

Türkiye rejects French criticism of ongoing judicial processes as 'interference'

Russia sentences ex-deputy army chief to 17 years in jail for $12.7m corruption

Russia sentences ex-deputy army chief to 17 years in jail for $12.7m corruption

Russia sentences ex-deputy army chief to 17 years in jail for $12.7m corruption

Egypt's central bank expected to keep interest rates steady

Egypt's central bank expected to keep interest rates steady

Egypt's central bank expected to keep interest rates steady

Libyan authorities intercept over 100 migrants off coast

Libyan authorities intercept over 100 migrants off coast

Libyan authorities intercept over 100 migrants off coast

Turkish foreign minister meets Russian, Kazakh counterparts on sidelines of BRICS

Turkish foreign minister meets Russian, Kazakh counterparts on sidelines of BRICS

Turkish foreign minister meets Russian, Kazakh counterparts on sidelines of BRICS

Suspected insurgents kill seven police officers, one soldier in Burkina Faso

Suspected insurgents kill seven police officers, one soldier in Burkina Faso

Suspected insurgents kill seven police officers, one soldier in Burkina Faso

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