Africa Faces

International Criminal Court member states voted on Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations that he sexually assaulted a female staff member, according to diplomatic sources cited by AFP. Khan had led high-profile ICC investigations including cases related to conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on July 25, 2026, calling for international support as Syria enters a critical phase of post-conflict reconstruction following the end of its civil war. According to Africanews, Guterres characterized the moment as a "pivotal"...

DW News examines the Kola Peninsula in northwestern Russia, home to Moscow's nuclear submarine fleet and strategic bombers, arguing that the region's dependence on a narrow logistics network creates a potential operational weakness. According to the analysis, the peninsula's single-corridor supply structure leaves Russia's Arctic...

France 24 examines how Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has increased pressure on democratic institutions, including media freedom, migrant rights, and access to abortion services. The analysis argues that Italy, an EU founding member, is experiencing an authoritarian drift as journalists face growing political...

Nigeria is looking to strengthen its own drone capabilities through local innovation, according to DW News reporting. The initiative aims to bolster military intelligence and operational capacity, and would reduce the country's dependence on foreign drone technology to address security challenges in the West African...

South Africa's high court has temporarily paused President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment proceedings while reviewing the legality of a parliamentary inquiry report that found sufficient grounds to proceed with his removal. The pause follows Ramaphosa's legal challenge seeking to stay the inquiry pending that review. The...

A UN report released in 2026, as covered by TRT World, documents that 309 million Africans faced food insecurity in 2025, making the continent the global hunger hotspot. TRT World reports the crisis stems from conflict, climate disruption, and economic instability across multiple regions. According...

Mali's ruling military government has rejected reports that the United States is involved in operations against JNIM, a jihadist organization active in the Sahel region, stating the claims are false. The denial comes as the US maintains a military presence and counterterrorism engagement across West...

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 24 to 28 teams beginning with the 2027 edition, hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027, according to africanews.

In a June 29, 2026 video call interview — recorded more than three weeks before publication — former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak warned that Israel faces the danger of a prolonged military occupation of Lebanon, according to AP Archive. AP Archive footage also documents...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on Guinea-Bissau's military leadership to release jailed opposition figures, stating the move would "bolster the credibility" of the country's year-long democratic transition process. Guinea-Bissau has been under military-led transition following political upheaval, with opposition detentions becoming...

Houthi forces have intercepted and turned away oil tankers in the Red Sea, enforcing a blockade on one of the world's most critical shipping routes, Al Jazeera English reports. According to Al Jazeera, the action has forced vessels to reroute around Africa, adding weeks to...

According to Arirang News, the United States is expected to announce Section 301 tariffs as a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 expires on July 24, 2026, putting a Korea-U.S. bilateral agreement that caps Korean tariffs at 15%...

Brisbane, Australia faces mounting pressure to deliver Olympic and Paralympic venues on schedule ahead of the 2032 Games, six years before the event. Since Brisbane's selection five years ago, the state government has changed and stadium disputes have delayed construction, prompting industry experts to warn...

Journalist Hiba Morgan, one of the few reporters working inside El Obeid, spoke with Al Jazeera's Nicholas Muirhead about conditions in the Sudanese city as the country's ongoing war drives what Al Jazeera describes as a looming humanitarian catastrophe. According to Al Jazeera English, international...

Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester and newly installed leader of the UK Labour Party, is taking final steps toward becoming prime minister and succeeding Keir Starmer. France 24 analysis argues that while Burnham has pledged to govern differently from his predecessor, he faces...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on July 20, 2026, with Labour Party leader Andy Burnham set to become the new Prime Minister. France 24 reports that Burnham has signaled a focus on social issues but faces criticism over the lack of clarity...