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Rwanda's royal cattle pampered with poetry and music

Africanews  

The Inyambo breed at the King's Palace Museum have become living symbols of the nation's cultural heritage.

The lowdown on England's next opponents

BBC News Africa  

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Press freedom under threat in Uganda as military chief orders closures

Africanews  

Independent media group, NMG, said it was under a "military siege" after Muhoozi Kainerugaba shutdown its newspapers, TV station, and radio outlets.

Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

BBC News Africa  

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

United States and Iran trade fresh strikes further testing 60-day truce

Africanews  

Tehran said it launched strikes against US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for an earlier strike launched by Washington on Iran.

South Africa: Legal foreigners fearful as anti-immigrant deadline looms

Africanews  

With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.

South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest

BBC News Africa  

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

Record number of African teams advance to World Cup knockout stage

Africanews  

This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.

Africa: Africa at the World Cup: Talent Is Not the Problem--The System Is

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] Every time the FIFA World Cup comes around, Africa dreams. From the streets of Lagos to the townships of Johannesburg, from the neighborhoods of Casablanca to the villages of Senegal, millions of children watch the world's biggest football tournament believing that one day they too will wear the colors of their nation on football's grandest stage. The passion is unquestionable.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as Southern Italy bakes

Africanews  

Under Italy's scorching heatwave, thousands of migrant workers are struggling to survive in a sprawling shanty town outside Foggia.

Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

BBC News Africa  

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Prominent Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years

Africanews  

Once hailed as a champion of Tunisia's post-Arab Spring transition, rights activist **Sihem Bensedrine** now faces 25 years in prison. The former head of the Truth and Dignity Commission has been sentenced on charges that include falsifying part of the commission's final report.

Kenya Police sued over Nairobi lockdown during Gen Z protest anniversary

Africanews  

Kenya's police are facing legal action after shutting down central Nairobi during protests marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z uprising.

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France

Africanews  

Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interests, deepening its shift away from Western allies.

South Africa races to ease growing tensions ahead of planned anti-immigration marches

Africanews  

More than 15,000 Malawian nationals have already been processed to leave the country, with thousands more waiting in temporary camps as authorities work to repatriate foreign nationals before an unofficial June 30 deadline set by citizen-led groups.

Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records

Africanews  

Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and Uruguay national football team earlier in the group.

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

BBC News Africa  

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32

BBC News Africa  

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating

BBC News Africa  

The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.

Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

Africanews  

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

Africanews  

It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

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