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Meloni orders full probe after arrest death sparks unrest

Africanews  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a full investigation into the death of a man during an arrest in Bologna, while strongly condemning violent clashes that left dozens of police officers injured.

Six jailed Ivory Coast opposition party officials freed after months in detention

Africanews  

The Abidjan PDCI officials, arrested in October last year, were released on Monday after nine months in detention.

Africa overtakes Asia as world's hunger hot spot, UN report finds

Africanews  

Africa has overtaken Asia as the world’s hunger hotspot and could soon be home to almost 60 percent of the world’s chronically undernourished people.

Protests in Italy after Moroccan-born man dies while being restrained by police

BBC News Africa  

Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

Iran confirms receiving proposals from mediators amid war with US

Africanews  

Iran said Monday it has received proposals from mediators as back-and-forth attacks with the United States continue.

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

BBC News Africa  

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

BBC News Africa  

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

BBC News Africa  

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

Skiing enthusiasts flock to slopes on Lesotho's Maluti Mountain

Africanews  

Afriski says about 70 per cent of visitors come from neighbouring South Africa while the rest are mostly from across the region.

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

BBC News Africa  

Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' storms the box office

Africanews  

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in US ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”

South Sudanese women say insecurity and lack of services threaten lives

Africanews  

Women in the remote village of Bangolo in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State told United Nations police officers that ongoing insecurity, a lack of healthcare and education, and limited access to basic services continue to threaten their lives and livelihoods.

Gabon signs initial agreement on manganese during state visit to France

Africanews  

The President of Gabon's state visit to France got off to a strong start on Monday with the signing of three strategic agreements. French President Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema to the Elysee Palace for discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence raises questions

Africanews  

Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.

Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion

Africanews  

For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister.

France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene Rwamucyo

Africanews  

Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.

Spain celebrates World Cup glory

Africanews  

Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.

Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Africanews  

Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.

Gabon: Opposition leader’s lawyers request France’s intervention [Africanews Today]

Africanews  

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head o

Spain, Algeria seek fresh start as Sánchez visits Algiers

Africanews  

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he wants to deepen ties with Algeria as the two countries rebuild relations following a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara.

Ghana Wins ECOWAS Backing On Fight Against Xenophobia. Is African Union Next?

AfricaDotcom  

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed Ghana's petition to the African Union (AU) calling for stronger continent-wide measures

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