Niger coup complicates routes for European airlines across Africa
The closure of Niger's airspace by its military government is impacting travel times for flights across Africa.
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Tunisia activists appeal jail terms over pollution protests
Dozens residents from Aguereb given prison sentences for demonstrating against a massive rubbish dump in a national park.
Thousands of US troops arrive in Red Sea amid ratcheting Iran tensions
More than 3,000 US sailors and marines aboard two warships have reached the Red Sea, US Navy says.
Niger: What are West Africa’s options to reverse the coup?
West Africa's regional bloc has imposed sanctions on Niger and threatened possible use of force. What options exist?
Several injured as blast hits grain silos at Turkey’s Derince port
Governor says initial evaluations blame wheat dust compression for the explosion.
UK moves asylum seekers to barge despite humanitarian concerns
The large residential barge will only house single men and provide 'basic and functional' accommodation.
Bangladesh to tone down ‘draconian’ digital security law
Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko hospitalised after one week on hunger strike
Ousmane Sonko's now-dissolved party says he was admitted for emergency care to a hospital in downtown Dakar.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 530
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 530th day.
Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attack: Report
The attack also wounded four other Syrian soldiers and caused some material damage, state media say.
Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires
Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.
Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge
Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east.
Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out
As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.
At least 24 people killed in bus crash in Morocco
An investigation into the cause of the accident has been opened, authorities say.
Thousands in Niger rally in support of coup leaders
An estimated 30,000 people gather at a stadium, some with Russian flags, as the threat of military intervention looms.
Libya’s High State Council elects new leader as political gridlock deepens
The Tripoli-based governing body chooses Mohammed Takala as leader in a run-off by 67 votes to 62.
Photos: Rescue operations under way after train derails in Pakistan
Several cars of a Hazara Express train derailed and some overturned near Nawabshah in southern Pakistan.
Musk says fight with Zuckerberg will be livestreamed on X
The social media moguls have been trading comments over a potential mixed martial arts cage match since June.
Israel forces kill three Palestinians in occupied West Bank attack
Soldiers opened fire on a vehicle and killed three passengers near the Jenin refugee camp.
At least two killed, dozens missing in shipwrecks off Italy’s coast
Italian coastguard says it has recovered two bodies and rescued 57 people after two boats sink off island of Lampedusa.