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Why el-Obeid matters as Sudan’s war enters a new phase
How fighting for el-Obeid could shape both Sudan’s war and its humanitarian crisis.
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Tuareg fighters claim to have shot down a Russian helicopter in Mali
Tuareg fighters in Mali have released footage claiming to have shot down a Russian Africa Corps Mi-24 helicopter.
Published On 6 Jul 2026
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12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach
A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
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What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali
Separatist Tuareg-led group and regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for attacks on army positions.
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How xenophobia went viral in South Africa
The online campaign stoking South Africa’s latest xenophobic backlash.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
A name, a document, a future: Cameroon’s fight to register every child
Efforts to expand birth registration in Cameroon are gaining ground, but millions of children remain undocumented.
![of Cameroon, holds her newborn baby born on (1). She was able to secure the child's birth certificate immediately without any bureaucratic delays [Joy Nforshi Bah _ UNICEF]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/s1-1782791881.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo
Witnesses say the boat may have been carrying more than 200 passengers.
‘We lit up the World Cup’: Cape Verde fans overjoyed despite Argentina loss
Tiny island nation’s colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.
Mali’s army says rebels launch new attacks on towns and cities
Tuareg-led armed group says it attacked northern town where Malian troops and Russian fighters are based.
Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope
For many young Rwandans, Liberation Day is as much about the future as the past.
![For the government, Liberation Day represents more than a military victory. It symbolizes an ongoing national project to transform Rwanda into a high-income country by 2050 [Flickr]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/55192518987_f5e39caf6e_o-1-1783102352.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana
The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.
![Colombia's Jhon Arias scored an early goal that sent the South Americans to the last-16 [Bernadett Szabo/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-04T015136Z_2130813086_UP1EM74051J88_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-COL-GHA-1783138902.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
