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Campaigning for president in the Republic of Congo wraps up on Friday with polling scheduled for Sunday

The Iranian women's football team left Australia late on Tuesday but six of its members are staying behind after being granted humanitarian asylum.

Gabon has formally requested an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, IMF officials said on Wednesday. The news comes just days after an IMF team concluded a visit to the Central African country.

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

One of Africa's longest-serving leaders, Denis Sassou Nguesso has ruled Congo-Brazzaville for decades, keeping a firm grip on power in the former French colony.

More than two million people in the Gaza Strip are struggling to protect their health as they live near piles of trash mixed with dirt and debris across the enclave, with limited resources to clear what were once vibrant, densely populated areas filled with bustling markets.

Both Ethiopia and Eritrea have amassed troops on their shared border, leading analysts to fear the possibility of conflict.

Olam Agri's 60,000 capacity factory is expected to produce up to 40% of Ghana's pasta needs and create 300 direct jobs.

Zara owner Inditex, the world's leading low-cost fashion retailer, posted a record annual profit for the third year running on Wednesday, seeing off strong international competition. The post Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is welcome to take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.