LA Post: Africa

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

March 11, 2026

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Africa|Crime|World

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadi extremist groups including Boko Haram have targeted Nigerian military camps in intensifying attacks in the last week

March 10, 2026

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

March 10, 2026

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

March 09, 2026

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

March 09, 2026

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Africa|Environment|World

At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi

At least 25 people are known to have died after heavy rain caused flooding and flight disruption in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi

March 07, 2026

At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi

Africa|Crime|World

Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say

Local officials say Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children

March 06, 2026

Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say

Africa|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting

Pakistani and Afghan officials say their forces have launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes, with each side claiming to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors

March 06, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting

Africa|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks

March 06, 2026

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture

Africa|Health|World

26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan a month after attacks

The medical charity Doctors Without Doctors says 26 staff working with the group remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan

March 03, 2026

26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan a month after attacks

Africa|Crime|Political|World

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan

An official says at least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan

March 02, 2026

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan

Africa|Asia|Political|World

Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain

Some of the jubilation was open and even raucous

March 02, 2026

Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

February 28, 2026

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

Africa|Health|Science|World

New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa

European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease

February 27, 2026

New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa

Africa|Crime|Political|World

171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo, an official says

Congolese authorities and a civil society group say they found mass graves in an area of eastern Congo that the M23 rebel group has recently withdrawn from, as fighting in the region escalates despite a U.S. mediated peace deal

February 27, 2026

171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo, an official says

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

February 26, 2026

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

Africa|Crime|World

Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russia's war in Ukraine

Police in Kenya say they have arrested a suspect in an alleged scheme that tricked Kenyans to fight in Ukraine on the side of the Russians

February 26, 2026

Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russia's war in Ukraine

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur

The U_N_ Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that U_N_ experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.”

February 25, 2026

UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur

Africa|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries

February 25, 2026

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

Africa|Health|Political|World

US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse

The U.S. will wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after the African country withdrew from talks on a proposed $367 million bilateral funding deal

February 25, 2026

US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursion

Sierra Leone's government says that several members of a security team including an officer have been apprehended and transported over the border by members of the Guinean military

February 24, 2026

Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursion

Africa|Environment|Health|World

UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought

The United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger

February 24, 2026

UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought

More Ghanaians are wearing a cultural outfit after their president was mocked

More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu traditional outfit in a trend triggered by online mockery

February 23, 2026

More Ghanaians are wearing a cultural outfit after their president was mocked

Africa|Environment|Science|World

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

February 21, 2026

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

February 19, 2026

Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Africa|Crime|Education|Europe|World

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

A Frenchman who seemed like a beloved teacher in Morocco now faces accusations of decades of abuse

February 19, 2026

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

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February 18, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent

Gabon has suspended access to social media and digital platforms throughout the central African nation until further notice as critics accuse the country’s leader of crackdown on dissent

February 18, 2026

Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent

Africa|Crime|Political|World

More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP

Lawyers say a new group of third-country nationals has been deported by the United States to Cameroon

February 16, 2026

More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

In Nigeria's capital, a rock musician is taking to the streets with roses and a guitar to remind people to slow down and feel the love ahead of Valentine's Day

February 14, 2026

Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

February 12, 2026

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Africa|Environment|World

Cyclone Gezani destroys 18,000 homes and causes at least 36 deaths in Madagascar

Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes across Madagascar

February 12, 2026

Cyclone Gezani destroys 18,000 homes and causes at least 36 deaths in Madagascar

Africa|Environment|World

Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses

Authorities in Madagascar say at least 31 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island

February 11, 2026

Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died

February 11, 2026

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says

The U.N. migration agency says a shipwreck off Libya's coast has left at least 53 Europe-bound migrants dead or missing

February 09, 2026

Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says

A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children

February 07, 2026

Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says

Africa|Crime|World

In a Nigerian village, extremists issued a call to prayer and then slaughtered those who turned up

In the Nigerian villages of Woro and Nuku, attackers arrived on motorbikes, going door to door, shooting and setting homes ablaze

February 06, 2026

In a Nigerian village, extremists issued a call to prayer and then slaughtered those who turned up

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home

The Nigerian government has launched a military operation against Islamic militants after more than 160 people were killed in Muslim-majority villages

February 05, 2026

Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home

Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22

A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there

February 05, 2026

Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war

February 05, 2026

Africa|Crime|World

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Armed extremists have killed over 162 people in attacks on two villages in Kwara state, western Nigeria, a lawmaker said

February 04, 2026

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says

February 04, 2026

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

February 04, 2026

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya

Libyan officials say that Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in the northern African country

February 03, 2026

Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

February 03, 2026

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

Africa|Health|Political|World

Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fight

Humanitarian organizations in South Sudan say restricted access to the conflict-hit eastern state of Jonglei has left thousands of people in need of lifesaving medical care and food assistance at risk

February 02, 2026

Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fight

Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Fela Kuti’s Grammy lifetime achievement award is a major win for African music

Fela Kuti has become the first African to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards

February 02, 2026

Fela Kuti’s Grammy lifetime achievement award is a major win for African music

Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners

A landslide last week collapsed tunnels at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead

February 02, 2026

What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners

Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment

Three months after paramilitary fighters overran the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a doctor is providing a rare first-person account of the attack

January 31, 2026

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment

Africa|Election|Political|World

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding

January 30, 2026

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

January 30, 2026

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting

Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces

January 30, 2026

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting

Africa|Political|World

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US

South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours

January 30, 2026

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US

Africa|Environment|Science|World

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa

January 29, 2026

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

Africa|Crime|World

11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children

A crash involving a minibus taxi and a truck has killed at least 11 people in South Africa

January 29, 2026

11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

January 27, 2026

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Africa|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine

A military hunt is underway in Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine, whom the country's army chief is calling a wanted fugitive

January 27, 2026

Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Several Nigerian military officers will be tried on accusations they plotted a coup

The Nigerian military says several of its officers will face trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the West African nation’s government

January 26, 2026

Several Nigerian military officers will be tried on accusations they plotted a coup

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

January 26, 2026

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Wife of Uganda's opposition leader describes moment armed men attacked her at home

Armed men entered the home of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine and held his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, at gunpoint as they demanded to know his whereabouts

January 24, 2026

Wife of Uganda's opposition leader describes moment armed men attacked her at home

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official accused of diverting over a billion dollars in public funds

January 24, 2026

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

Africa|Sports|World

Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco

Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion

January 18, 2026

Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco

Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project

Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services

January 22, 2026

Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project

Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria

The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was arraigned on Tuesday

January 20, 2026

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury

Witness testimony has ended in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack

January 20, 2026

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury

Africa|Sports|Travel|World

Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade

Senegal's team receives a heroes' welcome in Dakar following their Africa Cup of Nations victory

January 20, 2026

Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade

Africa|Sports|World

Player protests, an awful penalty and fan uproar: What happened in the most chaotic AFCON final in history

January 19, 2026

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

January 19, 2026

Africa|Crime|Education|World

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

Authorities in South Africa say a collision between a truck and a school minibus in Gauteng province has killed at least 13 children

January 19, 2026

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

Africa|Sports|World

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations

January 19, 2026

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Uganda's president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength

President Yoweri Museveni says his landslide victory in Uganda's election shows his party's dominance

January 18, 2026

Uganda's president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength

Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won his seventh term with 71.65% of the votes

January 17, 2026

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results

Africa|Environment|Political|World

Trump offers to restart US mediation in Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

President Donald Trump says he's ready to restart U.S. mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River water sharing

January 16, 2026

Trump offers to restart US mediation in Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

Africa|Economy|Environment|World

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Authorities say torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in recent weeks and are warning that more severe weather is expected across the southern African region

January 16, 2026

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Africa|Election|Political|World

Uganda's president leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interference

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has an early lead in a tense presidential election

January 16, 2026

Uganda's president leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interference

Africa|Election|World

Delays plague voting in Uganda's presidential election

Widespread delays have plagued voting in Uganda’s presidential election

January 15, 2026

Delays plague voting in Uganda's presidential election

Africa|Economy|Political|World

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

January 14, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark

Peace efforts in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt and the United Nations urging warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce

January 14, 2026

Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark

Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket

The Ugandan opposition leader known as Bobi Wine has been campaigning for president in a flak jacket and helmet as soldiers filled the streets of the capital, Kampala

January 14, 2026

Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

January 13, 2026

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

Africa|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Senegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration

January 13, 2026

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Africa|Political|World

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan president’s military son, is not on the ballot in Thursday's presidential election

January 12, 2026

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

January 10, 2026

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Separatist group in southern Yemen announces dissolution after its leader flees to the UAE

Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, is set to dismantle its institutions effective Friday

January 09, 2026

Separatist group in southern Yemen announces dissolution after its leader flees to the UAE

Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

UN rights office cites 'widespread repression' in Uganda before next week's presidential election

A new U.N. rights report says that the presidential election in Uganda next week will be “marked by widespread repression and intimidation" against the opposition and others

January 09, 2026

UN rights office cites 'widespread repression' in Uganda before next week's presidential election

Africa|Economy|Political|World

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in Venezuela

January 09, 2026

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Africa|World

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland

January 09, 2026

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

Africa|Arts|Sports|Videos|World

A tennis player played so poorly that it went viral. Tournament organizers say they should have never let it happen

January 08, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse

Somalia’s government is denying an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program

January 08, 2026

Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints

January 08, 2026

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Africa|Economy|Political|World

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

January 07, 2026

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

January 07, 2026

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

Africa|Science|World

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution

January 07, 2026

Ahead of election, Uganda's security forces are accused of using violence against the opposition

Uganda is preparing for a election in an atmosphere of political violence

January 07, 2026

Ahead of election, Uganda's security forces are accused of using violence against the opposition

Africa|Election|World

Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra reelected, provisional results show

Provisional results have shown Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra won a third term in last month’s election

January 06, 2026

Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra reelected, provisional results show

Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly returned to the UK after a deadly crash in Nigeria

January 03, 2026

Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

Africa|Environment|Travel|World

Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved 'super tusker' elephant Craig, who died at age 54

Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved "super tusker" elephant named Craig

January 03, 2026

Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved 'super tusker' elephant Craig, who died at age 54

Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

Police say the driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria has been charged

January 02, 2026

Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

Africa|Business|Crime|World

A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped

A multi-story building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed Friday, leaving at least four people believed trapped, according to a government official

January 02, 2026

A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped

British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash

January 01, 2026

British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

Africa|Crime|Sports|World

British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two close friends in Nigeria

December 29, 2025

Africa|Sports|World

Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home

Bazoumana Touré scores in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast recovers from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations

December 31, 2025

Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned U.S. citizens from entering their countries

December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

Africa|Crime|Health|World

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

Authorities report that at least 41 young men have died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December

December 30, 2025

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

Africa|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associates

Tributes have been paid after the crash that injured British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two close associates

December 30, 2025

Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associates

Africa|Sports|World

Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest

Host nation Morocco and South Africa have advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations’ knockout stage

December 29, 2025

Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest

Africa|Interview|Political|World

Nigerian foreign minister responds to US strikes

CNN’s Rahel Solomon spoke to Nigerian foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar after President Donald Trump said he ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, whom he accused of persecuting Christians in the country.

December 25, 2025

Nigerian foreign minister responds to US strikes

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Guineans were voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup

December 28, 2025

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections

The Central African Republic voted on Sunday to elect a new president and federal lawmakers

December 28, 2025

Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area

December 27, 2025

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged camp of the Islamic State group in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo, close to where the strike hit

December 26, 2025

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Africa|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

December 25, 2025

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. The reality is more nuanced

December 26, 2025

Africa|Crime|World

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

The United States airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria are a major escalation of an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled with for years

December 26, 2025

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

Africa|Crime|Political|World

US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians

December 25, 2025

US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

Africa|Crime|World

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack

A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people

December 25, 2025

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack

Africa|Sports|World

Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

Ivory Coast has got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane has watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a win

December 24, 2025

Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren

Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction

December 24, 2025

Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren

Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials

Search teams in Turkey have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including Libya’s military chief

December 24, 2025

Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Guineans are set to vote Sunday in their first presidential election since a military coup four years ago

December 24, 2025

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Africa|Europe|Political|World

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

December 23, 2025

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction

Nigerians have welcomed back 130 children and teachers who were released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions in the country’s history

December 22, 2025

Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction

Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force

December 23, 2025

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter

December 22, 2025

Africa|Environment|Science|World

Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels

December 22, 2025

Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

Africa|Sports|World

Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Comoros to delight of fans and royalty

A spectacular bicycle kick has earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros

December 21, 2025

Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Comoros to delight of fans and royalty

Africa|Crime|World

Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub

December 21, 2025

Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10

Africa|Crime|World

Manhunt underway in South Africa after 9 people killed in shooting, police say

December 21, 2025

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo and extends peacekeeping mission for a year

The U.N. Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo for a year

December 20, 2025

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo and extends peacekeeping mission for a year

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN's grim week: 6 peacekeepers and an interpreter killed, while 10 more staffers detained in Yemen

It’s been a grim week at the end of a tough year for the United Nations: Six U.N. peacekeepers were killed in a drone attack in Sudan

December 19, 2025

UN's grim week: 6 peacekeepers and an interpreter killed, while 10 more staffers detained in Yemen

Africa|Crime|Interview|Political|World

What Peter Arnett asked Osama bin Laden

December 18, 2025

Detty December is one of the world’s biggest parties. And that’s a big problem for some

December 19, 2025

Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's peace guarantors warn against renewed violence

Three governments that were central in South Sudan’s peace process have urged leaders to end renewed fighting and focus on implementing the peace agreement that ended a deadly conflict

December 18, 2025

South Sudan's peace guarantors warn against renewed violence

Africa|Political|World

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing

December 18, 2025

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF killed more than 1,000 civilians in Zamzam camp in April, UN says

The U.N. Human Rights Office says in a new report that more than 1,000 civilians were killed in a three-day attack by the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces on Sudan's largest displacement camp

December 18, 2025

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF killed more than 1,000 civilians in Zamzam camp in April, UN says

Africa|Environment|Health|World

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in

Bushfires are deadly, they can break out in the blink of an eye and last for days in the vast desert of Mauritania

December 18, 2025

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in

Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

December 16, 2025

Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

South African authorities raid a US refugee processing center and Washington protests

South African immigration authorities have raided a United States refugee processing center in Johannesburg and seven Kenyans working there illegally were arrested and given deportation orders

December 17, 2025

South African authorities raid a US refugee processing center and Washington protests

Africa|Crime|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have announced they will withdrawal from Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Congo following U.S. pressure

December 16, 2025

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized city in eastern Congo

Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists there are no outstanding issues between him and Mohamed Salah after recalling the club great to the team for the 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

December 13, 2025

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say

U.N. experts warn that the treason trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president is further eroding a 2018 peace agreement he signed with President Salva Kiir

December 12, 2025

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say

Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civilians

More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated its offensive in eastern Congo, officials said

December 11, 2025

Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civilians

Africa|Political|Sports|World

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

December 11, 2025

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

December 11, 2025

Africa|Crime|World

2 buildings collapse in Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people

Two four-story buildings collapsed overnight in Morocco's city of Fez, killing 22 people

December 10, 2025

2 buildings collapse in Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they've seized the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 says it has taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

December 10, 2025

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they've seized the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says

A leader of the West African regional bloc says coups and attempted coups have left the region in a state of emergency

December 09, 2025

West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four people and four firms for allegedly recruiting former Colombian military members to train soldiers for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

December 09, 2025

US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary

Africa|Crime|World

International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities

Judges at the International Criminal Court have sentenced a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the catastrophic conflict in Darfur more than 20 years ago

December 09, 2025

International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities

Africa|Crime|Education|World

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school and released over the weekend have been hosted at a government-organized ceremony

December 08, 2025

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

Benin's government has said Sunday's short-lived coup left “casualties on both sides” of the government forces and the mutinous soldiers

December 08, 2025

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

Africa|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'

Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he hasn't spoken to Mohamed Salah since the forward's public criticism of the club

December 08, 2025

Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'

Africa|Political|World

Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia

A bomb explosion has killed more than 30 people and wounded 20 others in eastern Congo

December 08, 2025

Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia

Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

WHO says 114 people were killed, including 63 children, in last week's drone strikes in Sudan

The World Health Organization's director says the death toll from drone strikes on a kindergarten and other sites in Sudan’s Kordofan state last week is now at 114 people including 63 children

December 08, 2025

WHO says 114 people were killed, including 63 children, in last week's drone strikes in Sudan

Africa|World

Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'

Benin President Patrice Talon has condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the administrative capital, Cotonou

December 07, 2025

Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'

Africa|Crime|Health|World

Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children

A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 12 people dead, including three children

December 06, 2025

Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo

December 04, 2025

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

Africa|Crime|Political|World

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

December 04, 2025

Africa|Political|World

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

December 04, 2025

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

December 03, 2025

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken

December 03, 2025

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say

The Sudanese paramilitary force that besieged then overran a city in Darfur in late October is systematically holding trapped

December 03, 2025

Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say

Africa|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops

A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has accused British troops training there of a pattern of sexual misconduct and environmental harm that has led the forces from the former

December 03, 2025

Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month in November to stand at a five-year high, boosted by better performance across all sectors, a survey

December 03, 2025

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes in assault on refugee camp

Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of committing war crimes in Darfur

December 03, 2025

Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes in assault on refugee camp

Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P

December 03, 2025

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections

November 28, 2025

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria

November 28, 2025

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

-The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S.

November 28, 2025

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

Africa|Political|World

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government

November 29, 2025

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

Africa|Political|World

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Guinea-Bissau's ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville on Saturday, days after the military seized power, a source close

November 29, 2025

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Africa|Political|World

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias

Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau's opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian

December 01, 2025

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias

Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November

A monthly gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment saw its sharpest drop of the year in November, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday.

December 01, 2025

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November

Africa|Crime|Health|World

People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border

At a transit camp here on the Chad-Sudan border, Najwa Isa Adam, 32, hands out bowls of pasta and meat to orphaned Sudanese children from al-Fashir, the

December 01, 2025

People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector

Nigeria's economic growth slowed to 3.98% year-on-year in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as inflation and tight monetary

December 01, 2025

Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector

Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days

December 01, 2025

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday that it seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing south, though its

December 01, 2025

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town

Africa|Crime|World

Nigeria's president taps ex-top general to replace defence minister

President Bola Tinubu nominated Nigeria's former top general to replace the defence minister, who resigned amid a surge in mass kidnappings and Islamist

December 02, 2025

Nigeria's president taps ex-top general to replace defence minister

Africa|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission said on Tuesday it was unable to complete the November 23 presidential election process after armed men seized ballots and vote tallies

December 02, 2025

Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says

Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn

A Reuters story about Tajikistan holding talks with Russia about helping guard its Afghan border has been withdrawn following a post-publication review showing insufficient

December 02, 2025

Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn

Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Tanzanian president defends police after hundreds killed in October election protests

December 02, 2025

Africa|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels accuse each other of sabotaging peace deals

Democratic Republic of Congo's army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels traded accusations of ceasefire violations on Tuesday, two days before the White House is set to host the signing of

December 02, 2025

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels accuse each other of sabotaging peace deals

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit

Germany said on Thursday that it would seek to persuade Donald Trump to reverse his decision to exclude

November 27, 2025

Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Zuma's daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to

November 28, 2025

Zuma's daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Africa|Business|Crime|Finance|World

General sworn in as new Guinea-Bissau leader, ousted president arrives in Senegal

Guinea-Bissau’s military installed Major-General Horta Inta-a as transitional president on Thursday, a day after soldiers toppled the civilian leadership in a swift power grab made

November 27, 2025

General sworn in as new Guinea-Bissau leader, ousted president arrives in Senegal

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president

Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thursday after a year and a half in prison and she said she hoped her release

November 27, 2025

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president

Africa|Crime|World

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after a disputed presidential election and led to deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló departing for neighboring Senegal

November 27, 2025

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending aimed at supporting economic activity amid continued global

November 27, 2025

Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability

Army officers in Guinea-Bissau said on Wednesday they had toppled President Umaro Sissoco Embalo after disputed elections, the latest coup in the West African nation long plagued by

November 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability

Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami

President Donald Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year near Miami

November 26, 2025

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening

November 26, 2025

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, a day before the planned announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential

November 26, 2025

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

Africa|Crime|Political|World

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

West Africa's ECOWAS and African Union observers on Wednesday expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement

November 26, 2025

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren

Several parents of the over 300 schoolchildren seized by armed men in the latest mass abduction in Nigeria tell The Associated Press the government has told them nothing about rescue efforts

November 26, 2025

Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

November 26, 2025

Africa|Political|World

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign

Security forces in Uganda have detained more than 300 supporters and officials from the party of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine since campaigning for a January election

November 25, 2025

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says

Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor's media aide said on

November 25, 2025

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says

Africa|Political|World

Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says

The United States has presented Sudan's warring parties with a proposal for a truce but neither side has formally accepted it, U.S. envoy Massad Boulos said

November 25, 2025

Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria has reported more than 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, some as young as ten years old. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

November 25, 2025

Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

Africa|Crime|Political|World

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters

In an exclusive investigation, CNN has found evidence that Tanzanian police used deadly fire on protesters following a disputed election in October. Forensic analysis of graphic videos and imagery reveals how protesters were killed by police and indicates mass graves concealing the scale of the brutal crackdown. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

November 21, 2025

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters

Africa|Crime|Education|Political|World

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

Nigeria's president says that all 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued

November 25, 2025

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says

Martha Mathias, her husband and two children were asleep at home when gunmen arrived at St Mary's Catholic School campus, in central Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday.

November 25, 2025

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says

Africa|Asia|Environment|Science|World

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

November 25, 2025

Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts

A surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels, the U.N.

November 25, 2025

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it will enter into ceasefire

The head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said late on Monday that his paramilitaries would immediately enter into a three-month humanitarian truce, after U.S.

November 24, 2025

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it will enter into ceasefire

Africa|Political|World

Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'

Sudan’s top general has rejected a ceasefire proposal from U_S_-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet.”

November 24, 2025

Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

November 24, 2025

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

Africa|Election|Political|World

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests

Gambia said it was temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds following a contested presidential election in Cameroon last month

November 24, 2025

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

LAGOS -The kidnapping of more than 300 Catholic school students is the latest such mass abduction in Nigeria.

November 24, 2025

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Bank lifts Kenya's growth forecast on construction sector optimism

The World Bank lifted Kenya's economic growth forecast for this year to almost 5% on Monday, citing a pick up in the construction sector in East Africa's largest

November 24, 2025

World Bank lifts Kenya's growth forecast on construction sector optimism

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape

Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the

November 23, 2025

Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families

November 23, 2025

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school

Pope Leo asked on Sunday for the immediate release of children and staff abducted this week from a Catholic school in Nigeria, one of the worst mass kidnappings ever recorded

November 23, 2025

Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term

Coup-prone Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday in presidential and legislative elections, with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a tight contest to become the first leader

November 23, 2025

Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term

Africa|Europe|Political|World

Finland's Stubb says Trump 'working very hard' to find solution to war in Ukraine

Finland's President Alexander Stubb told Reuters in an interview on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg that he thought U.S.

November 23, 2025

Finland's Stubb says Trump 'working very hard' to find solution to war in Ukraine

Africa|Election|World

Guinea-Bissau counts votes as president seeks second term and main opposition party is barred

Guinea-Bissau has begun counting votes as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló seeks a second term

November 23, 2025

Guinea-Bissau counts votes as president seeks second term and main opposition party is barred

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held

November 23, 2025

Africa|Crime|Political|World

‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police fatally shooting protesters, signs of mass graves

November 21, 2025

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences

South Africa's trade minister Parks Tau said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two

November 23, 2025

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences

Africa|Political|US|World

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians

November 23, 2025

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat

Africa|Business|Economy

Walmart makes African debut with South African store launch

Walmart opened its first store in South Africa on Saturday, marking the U.S. retail giant’s debut on the African continent as it seeks a stake in a

November 22, 2025

Walmart makes African debut with South African store launch

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy

Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by

November 22, 2025

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy

Africa|Crime|Political|World

What's behind Nigeria's latest school kidnappings, church attack?

Nigeria is under renewed global scrutiny after gunmen abducted more than 300 students from a Catholic school in the northwest, the second major

November 22, 2025

What's behind Nigeria's latest school kidnappings, church attack?

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

November 21, 2025

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300

Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School in Niger state, Nigeria, according to an updated tally issued Saturday by the Christian Association of Nigeria

November 22, 2025

Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

November 22, 2025

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school

Gunmen have attacked a Catholic school in Nigeria, abducting more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers

November 21, 2025

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school

Africa|Crime|Education|World

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two

November 21, 2025

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US

World leaders are arriving for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global agenda

November 21, 2025

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says

Islamic State-linked rebels have killed 89 civilians in multiple attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Lubero territory, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Central

November 21, 2025

Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria separatists say they are committed to peaceful self-determination after leaders sentenced

The Indigenous People of Biafra, a separatist group in southeastern Nigeria, remains committed to peaceful self-determination after a court sentenced its leader to life in prison for terrorism

November 21, 2025

Nigeria separatists say they are committed to peaceful self-determination after leaders sentenced

Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets

Uganda - a landlocked African nation that until recently struggled to get a World Bank loan - is the latest hot destination for

November 21, 2025

Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets

Africa|Political|World

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians

November 20, 2025

Africa|Political|World

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria

The United States is considering actions such as sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to

November 20, 2025

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria

Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg

November 20, 2025

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism

A Nigerian court on Thursday sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life in prison after convicting him on all seven terrorism-related charges at the end of a

November 20, 2025

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism

Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo faces tough re-election bid after unstable first term

Incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo faces surprisingly strong competition in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election on Sunday, a contest unfolding against the

November 20, 2025

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo faces tough re-election bid after unstable first term

Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit

South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg

November 19, 2025

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement

President Donald Trump says he's turning his attention to helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan

November 19, 2025

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement

Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year

November 19, 2025

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

Africa|Business|Political|World

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request

U.S.

November 19, 2025

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request

Africa|Europe|Political|World

Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states

Greece, long a gateway to Europe for refugees, wants to join several other EU countries in discussing the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Africa, the Greek migration

November 19, 2025

Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, killing two and kidnapping others

By Ahmed Kingimi MAIDUGURI, Nigeria -Gunmen have attacked a church in Nigeria, killing at least two people and kidnapping the pastor and some worshippers, police and witnesses said on Wednesday, days

November 19, 2025

Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, killing two and kidnapping others

Africa|Political|World

Main opposition candidates in Guinea-Bissau's presidential election

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, a 53-year-old ex-army general, is seeking a second term in a November 23 vote, but faces 11 challengers in the West African nation with

November 19, 2025

Main opposition candidates in Guinea-Bissau's presidential election

Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities

The United Nations is pushing to gain access to al-Fashir, the famine-stricken city in Darfur where witnesses have reported mass reprisals since a takeover by

November 19, 2025

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities

Africa|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals

November 19, 2025

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria

One of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has escaped and returned home

November 18, 2025

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

November 18, 2025

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

Africa|Crime|World

Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says

Mali's military and allied militias killed at least 31 people in attacks on two villages in the central Segou region where the main insurgent group linked to al Qaeda operates, Human Rights

November 18, 2025

Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

November 18, 2025

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Africa|Political|World

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say

Saudi Arabia's defacto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is set to press U.S.

November 18, 2025

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say

Africa|Political|World

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan

Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper plans to introduce sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in war-torn Sudan, she said on Tuesday, stressing the need for

November 18, 2025

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

November 18, 2025

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

The Group of 20 major economies should team up with the International Monetary Fund and others to launch a new debt refinancing plan for low-

November 18, 2025

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

November 18, 2025

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has re-appointed his former vice president James Wani Igga to the same position, the state broadcaster said, after dismissing a powerful ally who had

November 18, 2025

South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally

Africa|Entertainment|Sports|World

Nigeria coach claims 'voodoo' by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claims a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout that eliminated the African soccer power from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

November 17, 2025

Nigeria coach claims 'voodoo' by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have abducted 25 girls from a high school in the country's northwestern Kebbi state

November 17, 2025

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

Prosecutors sought a life sentence for a Janjaweed militia leader convicted of atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, telling the International Criminal

November 17, 2025

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

Africa|Political|World

Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict

Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have signed a framework agreement for a peace deal

November 15, 2025

Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict

Africa|World

Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in

November 15, 2025

Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed

Africa|Business|Economy|World

S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Nigeria to "positive" from "stable" on Friday, backing the country's ongoing economic reforms, and also affirmed the country's rating at "B-/B".

November 14, 2025

S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold

Africa|Environment|Political|World

Rubio emphasizes importance of Sudan ceasefire in call with UAE counterpart

U.S.

November 14, 2025

Rubio emphasizes importance of Sudan ceasefire in call with UAE counterpart

Africa|Election|Finance|World

Tanzania president vows to investigate vote violence, acknowledges deaths

Tanzania's president promised on Friday to investigate violence during last month's elections and offered condolences to bereaved families, in her most public acknowledgement to

November 14, 2025

Tanzania president vows to investigate vote violence, acknowledges deaths

Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Central African court lets two ex-PMs stand against Touadera in vote

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera will face six rivals in a presidential election on December 28, after a court rejected attempts to bar two former prime

November 14, 2025

Central African court lets two ex-PMs stand against Touadera in vote

Africa|Political|World

Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia

The Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election

November 14, 2025

Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an "empty chair" in the absence of U.S. leadership

November 14, 2025

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says

Tens of thousands of people who have fled the Sudanese city of al-Fashir are unaccounted for, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday, raising concerns for their safety

November 14, 2025

Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN rights council adopts fact-finding mission in emergency session on Sudan

Members of the U.N.

November 14, 2025

UN rights council adopts fact-finding mission in emergency session on Sudan

Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Top adviser to Sudan's paramilitary leader says Rubio's comments hinder truce efforts

A senior adviser to the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments calling for a halt to the flow of military support coming to the RSF from abroad may jeopardize global efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire

November 13, 2025

Top adviser to Sudan's paramilitary leader says Rubio's comments hinder truce efforts

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

November 13, 2025

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Paramilitary force pushes east in new escalation of Sudan's war

The paramilitary force battling the army in Sudan's civil war is shifting its focus eastward after consolidating its grip over Darfur last month, reigniting violence and

November 13, 2025

Paramilitary force pushes east in new escalation of Sudan's war

Africa|Europe|World

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday there was a high chance he would visit Algeria, hailing the north African country's release of writer Boualem

November 13, 2025

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw

Africa|Crime|World

Jihadist takeover of Mali is far-fetched, foreign minister says

Mali's foreign minister has dismissed as implausible the notion that jihadists could soon take the capital, in the first extensive government response to security fears that have

November 13, 2025

Jihadist takeover of Mali is far-fetched, foreign minister says

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

Tanzania's leader chose a longtime loyalist as prime minister on Thursday, after a disputed presidential election in the East African country prompted clashes in which rights groups say

November 13, 2025

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

Africa|Crime|Education|Health|World

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her family's misfortunes, Faith ran away from her rural home in the southern Nigerian state of

November 13, 2025

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Africa|Crime|Political|US|World

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

There is no genocide in northern Nigeria, the African Union Commission chairperson said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations by U.S.

November 12, 2025

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

November 12, 2025

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

November 12, 2025

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says

The family and lawyers of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek accused prison authorities on Wednesday of brutally assaulting him to try to force an end

November 12, 2025

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

November 12, 2025

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

Africa|Economy|World

Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post

Senegal's president and the political party he belongs to have issued conflicting statements over the leadership of the ruling coalition, a clear sign of dissension among top leaders

November 12, 2025

Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post

Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

South Africa's largest mobile operator Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa,

November 12, 2025

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

Africa|Crime|Europe|World

European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker called the Hellas Aphrodite

November 12, 2025

European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

The U.N.

November 11, 2025

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

November 11, 2025

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Women in Darfur report rape, lost children amid Sudan violence, UN says

Women fleeing Sudan's al-Fashir city report killings, systematic rape and the disappearance of their children following its capture by the paramilitary Rapid

November 11, 2025

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