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China's SpaceSail accelerates African push as constellation reaches 200 satellites
Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology is deepening its drive into African markets, registering trademarks in South Africa and courting governments across the continent as it races to build a low-Earth orbit network it hopes will challenge Starlink's dominance in underserved regions.
Ebola in the DRC: what the US CDC's Level 3 travel alert actually means
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo under its highest routine travel alert as a Bundibugyo virus outbreak — for which no vaccine or approved treatment exists — surpasses 1,155 confirmed cases, prompting travel restrictions, borde
Burkina Faso severs all diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of neocolonial ambitions in the Sahel
Burkina Faso's military junta broke off diplomatic relations with France on Friday 26 June, with immediate effect, deepening a rupture that has reshaped Western influence across the Sahel and leaves the future of the French embassy in Ouagadougou uncertain.
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EU member states remain split over Israel sanctions as pressure mounts on the Commission
26 Jun, 13:22
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 as international rescue teams flood in
26 Jun, 12:59
Iran's IRGC warns ships against Oman's Hormuz corridor as Rubio arrives in Bahrain to reassure Gulf allies
25 Jun, 11:38
UN commission finds Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children in Gaza, calling it a key marker of genocide
25 Jun, 11:35
Israel kills at least 12 in renewed southern Lebanon strikes as ceasefire remains in name only
12 Jun, 08:51
Trump calls off third night of Iran strikes as Kharg Island threat precedes diplomatic pivot
12 Jun, 08:48
World Cup 2026 kicks off as Mexico host South Africa in Mexico City opener
11 Jun, 09:36
Iran war anxiety sends global container shipping rates soaring as Hormuz remains effectively closed
11 Jun, 09:32
China's grip on indium phosphide supply puts global AI data centre build-out at risk
11 Jun, 09:15