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Police blocked major roads leading to Nairobi and heavily restricted vehicle traffic on Monday, witnesses and Kenyan media said, as the country braced for protests to mark the anniversary of 1990 pro-democracy rallies.

Ottawa's 2023 decision to open its borders to citizens from French-speaking Africa has led to a surge in well-organised scams targeting hopeful immigrants. Authorities warn that the number of victims is steadily increasing.

Much has been made of European champions Paris Saint-Germain's attacking flair, their rapid and dangerous wingers and thrilling style, but what carried them through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Saturday was a dose of resilience.

African stories and languages could unlock billions for the continent’s publishing industry if governments back local writers, a Unesco report has found. Africa’s book market, now worth $7 billion, could reach $18bn with more homegrown books in local languages.

The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill would bankrupt America.

On 6 July, Tenzin Gyatso, whom Tibetans believe to be the 14th reincarnation of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, celebrates his 90th birthday. Earlier this week, he announced that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death and that his office would name his successor. However, Beijing may have…

The Comoros marks 50 years of independence from France on Sunday but an ongoing territorial dispute over the island of Mayotte – a former part of the Comorian archipelago which chose to remain part of France – hangs heavy over the celebrations.

At least 50 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for dozens more campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi’s high-profile tour of Europe this week has been dominated by deepening trade tensions and mounting security concerns, with relations between Beijing and the European Union their most strained in years. Meanwhile, Brussels is attempting to maintain good relations with Washington, in the face of President…