Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group
This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade. Read More
K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert
The star is among only a handful of K-pop artists who have come out publicly. Read More
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering. Read More
Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other – and what will Trump think?
Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia’s influence on the continent. Read More
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in latest truce deal. Read More
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say. Read More
Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack – mayor
At least nine people are killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital, officials say. Read More
Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group’s iron grip slips
Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online. Read More
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots
It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood’s political arm, which is the largest opposition group in parliament. Read More
What will India do after the Kashmir attack on tourists?
India will respond but it’s not clear how – or at what cost, experts say. Read More