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Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria

BBC News Africa  

He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch on life in space, humanity and her African connection

Africanews  

In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.

Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike

Africanews  

Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.

Israelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot

Africanews  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.

Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan

BBC News Africa  

The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.

Kenya: Specialised Rescue Team Deployed to Eastleigh Building Collapse

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has deployed specialised rescue teams, canine units and equipment to support ongoing efforts to locate survivors following the collapse of a building along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

Namibia: Health Ministry Halts Recruitment of New Staff

allAfrica  

[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has halted the recruitment of new staff.

Uganda: Two Bodies Recovered From Collapsed Entebbe Church Building

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Rescue teams have recovered two bodies from the rubble of a collapsed building under construction at Holy City Church in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District, although police have so far confirmed one death.

Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Africanews  

With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.

Uganda: Slow Poison - Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan StateBy Mahmood MamdaniReview by Uma Dhupelia-MesthrieWits University Press, 2025, 338 pp., R380

Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia region

Africanews  

Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.

Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site

Africanews  

At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games

Africanews  

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.

Ethiopia: Drought, Food Shortages and Child Malnutrition Deepen Humanitarian Needs in Afar, Amhara and Tigray

allAfrica  

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Drought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern Ethiopia's Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with displaced children particularly vulnerable to acute malnutrition, according to a humanitarian assessment document seen by Addis Standard.

South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US

Africanews  

Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditions

Africanews  

Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.

Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins

Africanews  

A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

Sudan: Soaring prices worsen food crisis [ Africanews Today]

Africanews  

Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Moscow prepares to host African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit

Africanews  

African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians died

Africanews  

The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since October 2023 attacks

Africanews  

Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

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