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Lebanon: Israel launches deadly raids as Hezbollah demands withdrawal

Africanews  

Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war

Madrid shelter prepares for Papal visit

Africanews  

Excitement is building at a homeless shelter in Madrid as staff and residents prepare for a very special guest. Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Cedia 24 Horas this weekend during his trip to Spain.

Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South Africa

BBC News Africa  

Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa.

What this TIA Bitcoin series cannot promise you

This Is Africa  

Twelve pieces have argued and illustrated that Bitcoin matters to Africa. The argument is worth making. It is also worth cross-examining. Here is the ledger of doubts the series has earned, and the honest reckoning with each.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

BBC News Africa  

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Sound and Light Soother

Design Indaba  

Motorola’s S1 Soother Brings Emotional Design to the Nursery

Sound and Light Soother

Design Indaba  

Motorola’s S1 Soother Brings Emotional Design to the Nursery

Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour

BBC News Africa  

He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Nigeria to repatriate more than 1,000 of its citizens from South Africa over rising tensions

Africanews  

Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.

Zanu Pf’s elitist, populist factionalism as a national burden for Zimbabwe #CAB3

This Is Africa  

Zimbabwe’s Parliament witnessed a highly choreographed performance as Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi tabled Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3. Packed with baffling aviation metaphors masking term-limit extensions and judicial overhauls, the reading exposed a deeply entrenched elitist factionalism. Zimbabweans are left shouldering a heavy national burden: an oligarchic power play designed for perpetuity.

A Bracelet That Translates Sign Language

Design Indaba  

Nura’s bracelet design wins the 2026 Rimowa Design Prize

A Bracelet That Translates Sign Language

Design Indaba  

Nura’s bracelet design wins the 2026 Rimowa Design Prize

Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi

Africanews  

Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.

Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

Africanews  

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

Nigeria: Despite Death Sentence for Killers, Owo Massacre Survivors Still in Agony

allAfrica  

[Leadership] Govt should find, punish massacre sponsors, says woman who lost legs, eye

Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court

allAfrica  

[Vanguard] The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing alleged cyberbullying charge.

Kenya: Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya's Health Financing Gap

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's healthcare financing challenge is increasingly being shaped by the needs of school-going children and older adults, with new expert views suggesting that healthcare products and coverage models have not kept pace with the distinct risks facing the country's youngest and oldest populations.

Uganda: Irrigation Key to Climate-Resilient Farming, Experts Tell Uganda's Smallholders

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Agricultural experts have called on smallholder farmers across Uganda to adopt market-oriented production and invest in climate-smart farming practices to address the growing challenges facing the agriculture sector.

Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

Africanews  

A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

Uganda: Relief in Mukono As Long-Awaited Nakiyanja Bridge Construction Begins

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Residents of Nsasa and Nabusugwe cells, located along the boundary between Mukono Municipality and Kira Municipality, have welcomed the government's decision to commence construction of a bridge at the Nakiyanja River crossing, ending a long-standing challenge that has disrupted transport, especially during the rainy season.

Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security

allAfrica  

[ISS] African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems.

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