Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Landslide in eastern DRC has left 13 people dead and 30 others missing
A landslide in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo village of Burutsi has killed 13 people authorities say.
Around 30 people are still missing, raising concerns that the death toll could rise. Rescue efforts are ongoing as search teams work through dangerous conditions.
Officials reported that the landslide followed several hours of heavy rainfall in the region. The affected area is already struggling with ongoing conflict, as M23 rebels conduct search and rescue efforts.
The rebels captured the village from government forces last year.
Somalia terminates agreement with the UAE
Somalia’s federal government has announced the termination of several agreements with the United Arab Emirates covering port operations, security cooperation, and defence. The decision affects arrangements linked to the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
Authorities say the move follows months of tension, accusing the UAE of bypassing the federal government and engaging directly with regional administrations. Somali officials cite the recent entry of a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader through the self-declared Somaliland region as an example of actions they believe undermine Somalia’s sovereignty.
Regional authorities argue that the federal government does not have the mandate to cancel the agreements - a position echoed by Dubai-owned ports and logistics firm DP World.
Morocco host Nigeria in AFCON semi-final
Morocco’s Atlas Lions are set to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Thursday. The match is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams aiming for a place in the final.
Playing on home soil, Morocco is expected to benefit from strong local support. The Rabat crowd is anticipated to create an intense atmosphere that could influence the flow and momentum of the game.
Moroccan fans say their passion and constant presence have been key to the team’s success so far. They believe the energy from the stands has helped drive Morocco’s unbeaten run in the tournament and could once again play a decisive role against Nigeria.
Iran has said that reaching an agreement with the U.S. to end the war does not mean Tehran will overlook what it describes as war crimes committed aga...
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The United Nations Security Council unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 June 2027 in New York o...
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European museums are increasingly returning cultural artefacts to countries in Africa and the Middle East, as pressure grows to address the legacy of colonialism and disputed ownership.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, health authorities said on Wednesday (10 June), highlighting the challenges of containing the virus more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing another Ebola outbreak nearly five decades after the virus was first identified near the Ebola River in 1976.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have escalated to a point where they could threaten Türkiye, describing Israel’s actions as “aggression” that poses a broader global risk.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and the country's ties with the European Union over immigration concerns.
In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
The following story summaries are from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across Africa and beyond.
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