Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group. Alex Cohen has more.

Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group. Alex Cohen has more.

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Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead. And we begin here...South Africa has returned to Zimbabwe, ancestral human remains and a centuries-old stone carving of the Zimbabwe bird, its sacred national emblem. Eight coffins draped in Zimbabwean flags were displayed at a ceremony in Cape Town, attended by officials from both countries. Little is known about the remains except that they had been unethically exhumed for research. 

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead. And we begin here...South Africa has returned to Zimbabwe, ancestral human remains and a centuries-old stone carving of the Zimbabwe bird, its sacred national emblem. Eight coffins draped in Zimbabwean flags were displayed at a ceremony in Cape Town, attended by officials from both countries. Little is known about the remains except that they had been unethically exhumed for research.&nbsp;

Africa Roundup: A look at the biggest stories over the last 24 hours

South Africa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United States - a move widely seen as an effort to repair strained relations with Washington after a turbulent period. Meyer, who helped steer negotiations to end apartheid alongside Cyril Ramaphosa, replaces Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled by the administration of Donald Trump in 2025.  Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have deepened over issues ranging from South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, to disagreements over domestic policy and foreign relations. To unpack what this appointment signals for the future of US-South Africa relations, Mpho Sithole spoke to former US diplomat and international relations expert J. Brooks Spector, Welcome to The Discourse.

South Africa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United States - a move widely seen as an effort to repair strained relations with Washington after a turbulent period. Meyer, who helped steer negotiations to end apartheid alongside Cyril Ramaphosa, replaces Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled by the administration of Donald Trump in 2025. &nbsp;Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have deepened over issues ranging from South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, to disagreements over domestic policy and foreign relations. To unpack what this appointment signals for the future of US-South Africa relations, Mpho Sithole spoke to former US diplomat and international relations expert J. Brooks Spector, Welcome to The Discourse.

South Africa appoints Roelf Meyer as US ambassador to mend strained Washington ties after diplomatic tensions

Warring parties in Cameroon have decided to halt fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the country. Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups say the three-day measure was in recognition of what they described as the "profound spiritual importance" of the papal visit. In a statement from Unity Alliance - which brings the groups together - the organisations say they would facilitate the movement of those celebrating the visit and safeguard civilians. The region is hit by violence that began over 10 years ago and has killed thousands of people. Mpho Sithole spoke to Correspondent in Cameroon, Moki Kindzeka

Warring parties in Cameroon have decided to halt fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the country. Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups say the three-day measure was in recognition of what they described as the "profound spiritual importance" of the papal visit. In a statement from Unity Alliance - which brings the groups together - the organisations say they would facilitate the movement of those celebrating the visit and safeguard civilians. The region is hit by violence that began over 10 years ago and has killed thousands of people. Mpho Sithole spoke to Correspondent in Cameroon, Moki Kindzeka

Israel and Lebanon hold Washington talks on Hezbollah war amid deep divisions over ceasefire and disarmament

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