Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to the Paris Court of Appeal for the final hearings in the high‑profile case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, again rejecting accusations that he sought funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
While South African officials have condemned violence against foreign nationals and pledged action, the situation continues to fuel anxiety among migrant communities, with more Nigerians expected to opt for voluntary return in the coming days.
The bill has sparked widespread concern among rights groups, journalists and sections of the private sector, who say it could undermine freedoms and deter investment in the East African nation.
Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to the Paris Court of Appeal for the final hearings in the high‑profile case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, again rejecting accusations that he sought funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
Table Mountain National Park, extending south along a peninsula from Table Mountain, is a global biodiversity hotspot. A newly updated checklist, published in 2025, indicates 2,785 plant species within this approximately 250 square kilometre area.
The athletes and spectators have gone but the five artists selected to record the event are still working, putting the finishing touches on their paintings. They were chosen to participate in the Live Painting Experience at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone.
Despite renewed global attention on ecosystem protection during Earth Day, the Congo Basin’s forests — among the world’s most vital carbon sinks — are facing mounting threats.
With the 2026 FIFA world cup kicking off in June, researchers are warning that rising temperatures could pose a risk to athletes, fans and staff. Games will take place across the US, Canada and Mexico between June and July, among the hottest months of the year for the North America region.
Iran said on Monday that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iranian authorities, after the US announced an effort to open the strait