Africa

Hundreds of passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as aviation workers' strike causes delays and cancellations for second day.

Somali piracy has surged, with at least 13 ships attacked since January, including two seized in the Gulf of Aden last week. The increase is linked to reduced naval patrols due to the US-Iran war and Houthi blockades, and has led to drone strikes that killed 13 people.

Tunisia is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures up to 49.8°C, leading to record electricity demand, rotating power cuts, water supply disruptions, and pressure on health services.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Sunday he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following deadly wildfires that ravaged the east and north of the country. Algeria has observed a moratorium on capital punishment since 1993.

Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday in a referendum on constitutional changes to give the president more powers, with opposition urging a boycott. The junta, which seized power last year, plans elections in December.

Ballot counting is underway in Guinea-Bissau's referendum on a new constitution that would shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, potentially boosting presidential powers. Turnout exceeded 55% and the vote was peaceful, with results expected Tuesday.