Africa
Al-Qaeda linked group claims Mali attack
An Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed a deadly suicide attack in a strategic garrison town near the Malian capital, according to jihadist monitor SITE which authenticated a statement from the group. The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) is the main jihadist alliance in the Sahel and is linked to Al-Qaeda.
Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests
South Africa have recalled back-row forward Duane Vermeulen and utility back Francois Steyn for two Rugby Championship home matches against New Zealand during August. After the New Zealand Tests, South Africa play twice in Australia, then away and home against Argentina in the Championship before tour matches against Ireland, France, Italy and England during November.
Libya militia clashes kill 16: health ministry
At least 16 people were killed and 52 wounded in fighting between armed groups in Tripoli, the health ministry said Saturday, following the latest politically driven violence to hit the Libyan capital. "All the wounded received medical care in hospitals" in Tripoli, the health ministry said in a statement.
Hundreds protest against Tunisia constitution ahead of vote
Hundreds of people protested Saturday in Tunis against a draft constitution put forward by President Kais Saied, demanding his resignation two days before Tunisia votes on the disputed charter. Tunisia is preparing to vote Monday on a draft constitution that would enshrine the vast powers that Saied has exercised since he sacked the government and suspended parliament on July 25 last year.
Russia, Ukraine seal landmark grain deal in Istanbul
Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed a landmark deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries, ending months of negotiations and sending wheat prices tumbling to levels last seen before Moscow's invasion. Following the deal, wheat prices tumbled to levels last seen before Russia's invasion -- even as some analysts expressed scepticism about the accord.
Macron hosts close ally Egypt's al-Sisi
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Paris for their latest talks aimed at tightening a relationship based on security and defence ties that has troubled activists.
Zimbabwe braces for new gold coin as hedge against inflation
Zimbabwe will next week introduce a gold coin aimed at battling a resurgence in inflation and easing the public's thirst for US dollars. The government says the innovation aims at shoring up the economy at a time of galloping inflation and depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar.
Kenya court finds three police guilty of killing rights lawyer
A Kenyan court on Friday found three police officers and an informer guilty of murdering a human rights lawyer, his client and their driver, six years after the killings triggered angry protests. On Friday, high court judge Jessie Lessit ruled that three officers as well as a police informer were guilty of murder.
Mali says it has thwarted attack at key garrison town
The Malian army said it had thwarted a "terrorist" attack on Friday at a town on the outskirts of the capital where a key base used by the ruling military is located. The base at Kati is located 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the capital Bamako.
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