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African payments system PAPSS plans to launch FX market platform this year

A pan-African payments infrastructure provider designed to facilitate trade on the continent is piloting an African currency market platform

African payments system PAPSS plans to launch FX market platform this year
Africa|Technology|World

Kenya-based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'

Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years

Kenya-based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby Mideast waterways again a target

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned shippers that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as Israel continues to block aid to the Gaza Strip

Yemen's Houthi rebels say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby Mideast waterways again a target
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US

Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agency

A federal judge on Tuesday found that removing most grants and most staff from a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses would be legal

Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agency
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review

The International Monetary Fund approved the disbursement of $1.2 billion to Egypt following completion of the fourth review of the country's $8 billion economic reform programme,

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review
Africa|Asia|Environment|Health|World

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only seven countries met World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards last year, data showed on Tuesday, as researchers warned that the war on smog would

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Africa|Political|World

Angola will attempt to broker direct talks between Congo and M23, presidency says

Angola said on Tuesday it would attempt to broker direct talks between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the coming days.

Angola will attempt to broker direct talks between Congo and M23, presidency says
Africa|Political|World

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital

Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan's capital Juba to "secure it", Uganda's military chief said on Tuesday, but South Sudan's information minister denied the presence

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital
Africa|Health|Political|World

Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives

Governments and global health groups are working to try to fill the most urgent gaps in the fight against diseases such as malaria and HIV,

Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives
Africa|Crime|World

16 are dead and dozens are hurt after a bus flips on a highway in South Africa

A bus lost control and flipped on a highway early Tuesday near Johannesburg’s international airport, killing 16 as some were thrown from the vehicle

16 are dead and dozens are hurt after a bus flips on a highway in South Africa
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strands drugs in warehouse

The health clinic where Alice Okwirry collects her HIV medication in Kenya's capital Nairobi has been rationing supplies of

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strands drugs in warehouse
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South African lender Absa forecasts mid-single digit revenue growth

South African lender Absa forecast mid-single digit revenue growth for 2025 and fewer bad loans following a 10% jump in its annual profit, driven by improved

South African lender Absa forecasts mid-single digit revenue growth
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims

The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday it has received termination notices from the U.S. government for five of its projects, forcing it to shut some programmes

US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria to appoint ambassadors, 18 months after worldwide recall, sources say

Nigeria's government has started vetting potential candidates to lead its more than 100 diplomatic missions, with appointments expected "very soon", 18 months after

Nigeria to appoint ambassadors, 18 months after worldwide recall, sources say
Africa|Political|World

Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation

Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan downgrades South African equities on economic slowdown concerns

J.P.Morgan on Tuesday downgraded South African equities to "neutral" from "overweight," citing concerns over an economic slowdown and the effectiveness of the country's policy reforms.

JPMorgan downgrades South African equities on economic slowdown concerns
Africa|Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price

Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price

Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price
Africa|Political|World

Congo ex-president Kabila's allies questioned by military prosecutor

Officials from the party of Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila appeared before a military prosecutor on Monday in a sign of political tensions over advances by

Congo ex-president Kabila's allies questioned by military prosecutor
Africa|Asia|Political|World

India's Modi to back Mauritius sovereignty over Chagos, upgrade security ties

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Mauritius on Tuesday for talks on upgrading strategic ties, days after U.S.

India's Modi to back Mauritius sovereignty over Chagos, upgrade security ties
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Nigeria's anti-graft agency recovers nearly $500 million in one year

Nigeria's economic crimes commission said it recovered nearly $500 million in proceeds of crime last year and secured more than 4,000 criminal convictions, its highest since the

Nigeria's anti-graft agency recovers nearly $500 million in one year
Africa|Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on success last month at United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo

The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted U.S.

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Islamic State-linked rebels in fresh attack in eastern Congo kill 9 villagers

Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least nine villagers in an attack in Congo’s conflict-battered east

Islamic State-linked rebels in fresh attack in eastern Congo kill 9 villagers
Africa|Political|World

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting

The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks as mediators push for progress

Israel and Hamas signaled on Saturday they were preparing for the next phase of ceasefire negotiations, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks as mediators push for progress
Africa|Europe|Political|World

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence

Women have taken to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa, South America and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace - U.N. rights body

Increased violence and political friction in South Sudan threaten its fragile peace process, a United Nations rights body said on Saturday, days after the arrests of several

South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace - U.N. rights body
Africa|Business|Political|Technology

South Africa rejects Musk claim Starlink can't operate there because he's not Black

South Africa on Friday rejected a claim by multibillionaire Elon Musk that his Starlink satellite company could not operate in the

South Africa rejects Musk claim Starlink can't operate there because he's not Black
Africa|Election|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau to hold presidential and legislative vote on November 23

Guinea-Bissau on Friday set November 23 for its presidential and legislative elections, according to a presidential decree.

Guinea-Bissau to hold presidential and legislative vote on November 23
Africa|Political|US|World

South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' as Trump backs funding cut

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South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' as Trump backs funding cut
Africa|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Soldier returns from deployment and surprises children at school

Soldier returns from deployment and surprises children at school

Soldier returns from deployment and surprises children at school
Africa|Health|Political|World

Nearly 100 people died of cholera in less than a month in Sudan's White Nile State

Nearly 100 people have died of cholera in two weeks since the waterborne disease outbreak began in Sudan’s White Nile State

Nearly 100 people died of cholera in less than a month in Sudan's White Nile State
Africa|Political|World

South Africa's defence minister: Congo troop deployment to be relooked at

South Africa's defence minister said there was a need to "relook at" a Southern African mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, where troops from several countries including

South Africa's defence minister: Congo troop deployment to be relooked at
Africa|Crime|Political|World

General among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter evacuation in South Sudan

A South Sudanese general and dozens of soldiers were killed on Friday when a United Nations helicopter trying to evacuate them from the northern town of Nasir came under attack, the

General among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter evacuation in South Sudan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mob attacks surge in rebel-held east Congo city Bukavu

At least 11 people were killed in attacks over the past day in the rebel-held Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu as vigilante violence rises following the army's withdrawal,

Mob attacks surge in rebel-held east Congo city Bukavu
Africa|Europe|Political

Italy government furious as court orders compensation for sea migrant

An Eritrean who was among a group of sea migrants held on an Italian coast guard vessel for 10 days in 2018 is entitled to compensation, Italy's top appeals court

Italy government furious as court orders compensation for sea migrant
Africa|Health|World

Nigeria to receive leprosy drugs after a year-long delay

The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that led to a year

Nigeria to receive leprosy drugs after a year-long delay
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Nine Egyptians freed after 19 months in Sudanese captivity

By Mohamed Ezz FAYOUM, Egypt - Nine Egyptians freed after being held for 19 months by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces arrived in Egypt to celebrations on Thursday morning as the Sudanese

Nine Egyptians freed after 19 months in Sudanese captivity
Africa|MidEast|World

UN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti

The United Nations migration agency says four migrant boats have capsized in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving two people dead and 186 missing

UN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti
Africa|World

Congo refugees pour into Burundi, conditions dire, says UN

Conflict in Congo has sent 63,000 refugees fleeing to neighbouring Burundi in its largest such influx in decades, with conditions dire at a crammed stadium camp

Congo refugees pour into Burundi, conditions dire, says UN
Africa|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks in April

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will hold talks in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 10, Ramaphosa's spokesman said on Friday, as the Ukrainian

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks in April
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan detains oil minister and military officials in threat to peace deal

South Sudanese forces have arrested the petroleum minister and several senior military officials allied with First Vice President Riek Machar, Machar's spokesperson said on

South Sudan detains oil minister and military officials in threat to peace deal
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South Africa's net foreign reserves rise to $61.733 billion in February

South Africa's net foreign reserves rose to $61.733 billion at the end of February from $61.328 billion in January, central bank data showed on Friday.

South Africa's net foreign reserves rise to $61.733 billion in February
Africa|Health|World

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges, posing a challenge to health workers

Africa’s top public health agency says that Uganda’s Ebola caseload increased to 14 in the last week with a new cluster emerging from a 4-year-old child who recently died of the infectious disease

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges, posing a challenge to health workers
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US

Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development

A judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately moving to shut down a small federal agency that supports investment in African countries

Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Netherlands discusses extradition request for cocaine kingpin Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone

Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said on Thursday that he spoke over the phone with his Sierra Leone counterpart Alpha Sesay about the Dutch extradition request for European

Netherlands discusses extradition request for cocaine kingpin Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone
Africa|Political|World

Congo ex-president holds talks on political outlook amid rebellion, sources say

Congo's former President Joseph Kabila has initiated talks with opposition politicians about the country's political future as Rwanda-backed rebels seize

Congo ex-president holds talks on political outlook amid rebellion, sources say
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan launches case against United Arab Emirates at World Court

Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates at the World Court for allegedly violating its

Sudan launches case against United Arab Emirates at World Court
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology

Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure

Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in

Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure
Africa|Science|World

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Food|MidEast

Egypt and EU agree 90 million euro deal to boost food security

Egypt and the European Commission have signed a 90 million euro ($93.9 million) soft funding agreement to enhance food security, the Egyptian ministry of international cooperation said on

Egypt and EU agree 90 million euro deal to boost food security
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

World must stick to climate goals despite US, UK envoy says

The world must carry on pursuing the greenhouse gas emissions reductions outlined in the Paris Agreement, despite the United States' withdrawal, Britain's climate

World must stick to climate goals despite US, UK envoy says
Africa|Political|World

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors

The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world, including Sudan, after donors like the United States ordered major

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South African lender FirstRand expects marginally higher second-half profit

South Africa's FirstRand Ltd on Thursday forecast marginally higher second-half earnings than the 10% growth it reported in the first half, but net interest

South African lender FirstRand expects marginally higher second-half profit
Africa|Political|US|World

Lesotho insulted after Trump says nobody has heard of the country

Lesotho's foreign minister said on Wednesday he was shocked and insulted by U.S.

Lesotho insulted after Trump says nobody has heard of the country
Africa|Science|World

Archaeologists uncovered a cache of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools. They’re trying to determine who made them

Archaeologists uncovered a cache of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools. They’re trying to determine who made them

Archaeologists uncovered a cache of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools. They’re trying to determine who made them
Africa|Health|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump says no one has heard of Lesotho. But Musk is trying to do business in the African nation

U.S. President Donald Trump says no one has ever heard of Lesotho

Trump says no one has heard of Lesotho. But Musk is trying to do business in the African nation
Africa|Election|Political|World

Mozambique police fire on opposition march, leader's location unknown

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10

Mozambique police fire on opposition march, leader's location unknown
Africa|Business|Economy

Ghana consumer inflation slows for second month in February

Ghana's consumer inflation rate slowed for the second month in a row in February, to an annual 23.1% from 23.5% in January,

Ghana consumer inflation slows for second month in February
Africa|Political|World

Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested

South Sudanese soldiers have surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital and several of his allies were arrested after an armed group allied to him overran an army base

Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested
Africa|Business|Economy

Kenya's private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim

Kenya's private sector held steady in February, expanding at a similar pace to the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Kenya's private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim
Africa|Business|Economy

South Africa's business downturn eases in February, PMI shows

Business activity in South Africa continued to weaken in February, but the pace of contraction slowed compared with the start of the year, a survey showed on Wednesday.

South Africa's business downturn eases in February, PMI shows
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Germany stops new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

Germany said on Tuesday it had halted new development aid to Rwanda and was reviewing its existing commitments in response to the African nation's role in the conflict in

Germany stops new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Middle East latest: Arab leaders approve a counterproposal to Trump's postwar Gaza plan

A summit of Arab leaders in Cairo have approved Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza without expelling the Palestinians

Middle East latest: Arab leaders approve a counterproposal to Trump's postwar Gaza plan
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'

Arab leaders adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday that would cost $53 billion and avoid

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt's Sisi meets Syria's Sharaa in Cairo for first time

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, for the first time on the sidelines of the summit held to discuss Gaza's reconstruction in Cairo on

Egypt's Sisi meets Syria's Sharaa in Cairo for first time
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israel criticizes Cairo Arab summit outcome, Hamas welcomes it

Israel criticized a plan put forward by Arab states for Gaza's reconstruction on Tuesday, while Palestinian militant group Hamas welcomed it.

Israel criticizes Cairo Arab summit outcome, Hamas welcomes it
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Trial of Tunisian opposition leaders postponed

The trial of prominent opposition figures in Tunisia who have been accused of conspiring against the state was postponed on Tuesday until April 11 by the judge, who

Trial of Tunisian opposition leaders postponed
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Arab summit adopts Egyptian Gaza reconstruction plan

An Arab summit convened in Cairo on Tuesday adopted an Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said during a closing statement.

Arab summit adopts Egyptian Gaza reconstruction plan
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's RSF and allies formalise vision for parallel government

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups signed a transitional constitution on Tuesday that takes them a step closer to setting up a parallel government during a two-year

Sudan's RSF and allies formalise vision for parallel government
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian president welcomes Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he welcomed an Egyptian plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip and urged U.S.

Palestinian president welcomes Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Newly appointed rebel authorities in eastern Congo bury blast victims

Twelve victims of a deadly blast at a rally last week in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were laid to rest on Tuesday in a ceremony organized by newly appointed rebel

Newly appointed rebel authorities in eastern Congo bury blast victims
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Moroccan activist defending quake victims gets jail sentence

A Moroccan appeals court on Tuesday increased a jail sentence to one year against Moroccan activist Said Ait Mehdi, who led protests criticizing the government

Moroccan activist defending quake victims gets jail sentence
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Migrants rescued from energy platform off Tunisia after four days, charity says

A charity vessel has rescued more than 30 migrants including two children who had been stranded for four days on a gas platform in the Mediterranean off the coast of Tunisia, the Sea-

Migrants rescued from energy platform off Tunisia after four days, charity says
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political

Norway to extradite man to Rwanda for trial on murder charges in 1994 genocide

Norway will extradite a man to Rwanda on the East African country's request, to stand trial on charges of committing murder during the 1994 Rwanda genocide, Norwegian police

Norway to extradite man to Rwanda for trial on murder charges in 1994 genocide
Africa|Food|Health|World

Extra 1 million people could be engulfed in Somalia hunger crisis, WFP says

One million more people in Somalia could face crisis levels of hunger in coming months due to a forecast drought during the next crop cycle, the World Food Programme said on Tuesday

Extra 1 million people could be engulfed in Somalia hunger crisis, WFP says
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt’s Gaza plan excludes Hamas from future governance

Egypt’s Gaza plan excludes Hamas from future governance

Egypt’s Gaza plan excludes Hamas from future governance
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Arab summit draft communique adopts Egyptian plan for Gaza

An Arab summit draft communique on Tuesday adopted an Egyptian plan for Gaza's future and called on the international community and financial institutions to provide support for the

Arab summit draft communique adopts Egyptian plan for Gaza
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda asking UK for $63 million over cancelled asylum deal, source says

Rwanda is asking Britain for a 50 million-pound ($63.62 million) payment over a cancelled asylum deal, a source close to the government in Kigali said on Tuesday, after London

Rwanda asking UK for $63 million over cancelled asylum deal, source says
Africa|Business|Economy|Food

South Africa's Shoprite expands grocery online delivery to lower-income customers

Shoprite Holdings will expand its on-demand grocery delivery service to its namesake discount stores, stepping up a turf war for South Africa's low-income

South Africa's Shoprite expands grocery online delivery to lower-income customers
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Infants as young as one raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Children under five, including babies, are among victims of sexual violence in the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support

Infants as young as one raped in Sudan, UNICEF says
Africa|Election|Political

Guinea-Bissau president to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo said on Monday he would run for a second term in November, backtracking on earlier vows to step down and potentially stoking tensions

Guinea-Bissau president to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down
Africa|Business|Economy

South Africa sees modest Q4 growth on recovery in agriculture

South Africa's economy returned to modest growth in the fourth quarter of last year, helped by a recovery in agricultural output after the sector triggered a

South Africa sees modest Q4 growth on recovery in agriculture
Africa|Crime|World

More than 200 children were raped in Sudan since the beginning of 2024, UN children's agency says

The U.N. children’s agency says children in conflict-ravaged Sudan as young as a year old have been raped since the beginning of 2024 and that sexual violence is being used as a tactic of war

More than 200 children were raped in Sudan since the beginning of 2024, UN children's agency says
Africa|Americas|Political|World

Rwanda says Canada export permit, business suspension over Congo war 'shameful'

Rwanda said on Tuesday that Canada's position on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was "shameful", adding that measures announced by Ottawa against Kigali would not

Rwanda says Canada export permit, business suspension over Congo war 'shameful'
Africa|Business|Crime|Food|MidEast|World

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Infants and young children are being raped as a weapon of war in Sudan, UNICEF says

Infants and young children are being raped as a weapon of war in Sudan, UNICEF says

Infants and young children are being raped as a weapon of war in Sudan, UNICEF says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

East Congo rebels abduct at least 130 hospital patients, UN says

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launching an offensive in east Congo abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men from two hospitals in the city of Goma last week, the United Nations said on

East Congo rebels abduct at least 130 hospital patients, UN says
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire

Israeli fire killed at least two people in Rafah and wounded three others in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza, raising fears among Palestinians that the ceasefire

Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire
Africa|Economy|Food|Political|World

UN food program closes its southern Africa office in the wake of Trump administration aid cuts

The United Nations’ World Food Program is closing its southern Africa office in the wake of the Trump administration’s aid cuts

UN food program closes its southern Africa office in the wake of Trump administration aid cuts
Africa|Economy|Election|Political|World

Gabon's military leader announces he will run in April presidential election

Gabon’s military leader has announced that he will run as a candidate in the oil-rich central African nation’s presidential election set for April 12

Gabon's military leader announces he will run in April presidential election
Africa|Election|Political|World

Gabon interim president Nguema will run in April presidential election

Gabon's interim President Brice Oligui Nguema, who turned 50 on Monday, announced his decision to run as a candidate in the Central African nation's presidential election set for

Gabon interim president Nguema will run in April presidential election
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Food

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew

Earth's warming climate is causing problems for big coffee producers everywhere and some are looking to a rarely cultivated species that may stand up better to drought and heat

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war

With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war

With Gaza tensions high, Egyptians and Israelis warn of a new war
Africa|Business|Economy|World

UN food agency shuts Southern Africa bureau during drought, citing low funding

The United Nations World Food Programme, which relies on the U.S. for nearly half its budget, is closing its Southern Africa bureau due to funding constraints

UN food agency shuts Southern Africa bureau during drought, citing low funding
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast

Sonatrach and Saudi Aramco cut March LPG prices by 1-3%

Saudi Aramco and Algeria's Sonatrach have cut March's official selling prices (OSPs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 0.9-3.2% from the previous month because of lower oil prices and

Sonatrach and Saudi Aramco cut March LPG prices by 1-3%
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ghana lawmakers reintroduce anti-LGBTQ legislation

Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would become one of Africa's most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation, three sponsors told

Ghana lawmakers reintroduce anti-LGBTQ legislation
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters

Congolese soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel last week to stand trial for crimes including rape and

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters
Africa|Business|Economy|Food

South Africa's RCL Foods posts profit surge, resumes dividends

South African food producer RCL Foods reported a 38.8% rise in half-year earnings on Monday and declared its first interim dividend in two years, sending its

South Africa's RCL Foods posts profit surge, resumes dividends
Africa|Business|Economy

South African manufacturing sentiment worsens further, Absa PMI shows

South African manufacturers reported a continued deterioration in business conditions in February, a local purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday.

South African manufacturing sentiment worsens further, Absa PMI shows
Africa|Environment|Travel|World

'Wildlife corridors' are encouraged to support Kenya's recovering animal populations

As nations mark World Wildlife Day, conservationists in Kenya are warning of shrinking wildlife spaces in a country that generates substantial revenue from wildlife tourism

'Wildlife corridors' are encouraged to support Kenya's recovering animal populations
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates

Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Africa|Election|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau president threatens to expel ECOWAS mission, bloc says

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo threatened to expel a political mission sent to his country by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the political and

Guinea-Bissau president threatens to expel ECOWAS mission, bloc says
Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them

Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them

Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them
Africa|Business|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Saudi bourse extends losses on lacklustre earnings; Egypt gains

Saudi Arabia's stock market ended lower on Sunday, extending losses for a fourth session, amid disappointing corporate earnings, while Egypt's stock index was buoyed by

Saudi bourse extends losses on lacklustre earnings; Egypt gains
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready, pushes efforts for ceasefire's second phase

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan, which ensures Palestinians remain in their land,

Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready, pushes efforts for ceasefire's second phase
Africa|Political|US|World

Mauritius prime minister says Trump comments on Chagos deal positive

Mauritius' Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has described as "positive" U.S.

Mauritius prime minister says Trump comments on Chagos deal positive
Africa|Health|World

A child dies of Ebola in Uganda, raising concern over disease surveillance in outbreak

The World Health Organization says a 4-year-old child has become the second person to die of Ebola in Uganda

A child dies of Ebola in Uganda, raising concern over disease surveillance in outbreak
Africa|Political|World

Namibian founding president Sam Nujoma is laid to rest and praised as the last African liberator

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president who steered the country to freedom from apartheid South Africa, has been laid to rest in the country’s Heroes Acre cemetery following a state funeral attended by African leaders and foreign dignitaries

Namibian founding president Sam Nujoma is laid to rest and praised as the last African liberator
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase

Hamas said on Saturday that it rejected Israel's "formulation" of extending the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, on the day the first stage of the deal was set to expire.

Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|World

USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed

Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding

USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
Africa|Environment|Europe|World

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

At least four people died after cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday, bringing wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), local authorities said

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion
Africa|Political|World

African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma

African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country's "founding father" Sam Nujoma, who challenged

African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma
Africa|Americas|Political|World

Jamaican government urged to 'fully decolonise' with bill to ditch King Charles

Many Jamaicans want their country to ditch King Charles as head of state but a bill presented by the government to do just that has

Jamaican government urged to 'fully decolonise' with bill to ditch King Charles
Africa|Health|World

WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness

The World Health Organization says that authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated

WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness
Africa|Asia|MidEast|World

Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated

Officials say the bodies of 12 out of at least 16 Pakistanis who died this month when a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off Libya’s coast have been repatriated to Pakistan

Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated
Africa|Environment|Political|World

Three dead as cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

At least three people died when cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday with wind speeds of up

Three dead as cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion
Africa|Sports

Dale Whitnell makes two holes-in-one in same round at South African Open

Dale Whitnell has made two holes-in-one in a round that started with him worrying about just making the cut at the South African Open

Dale Whitnell makes two holes-in-one in same round at South African Open
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Malawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests

Malawi's government trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year in its annual budget on Friday as disgruntled citizens protested in major cities over rising

Malawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France's Macron concerned about author Sansal's detention in Algeria

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was concerned about the detention and the health of Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal in Algeria, and added that it was time to

France's Macron concerned about author Sansal's detention in Algeria
Africa|Political|World

Congo and rebels trade blame for deadly blasts at rally

Democratic Republic of Congo's government and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels traded blame on Friday for explosions at a rally in the rebel-held eastern city of Bukavu that killed 13 people and

Congo and rebels trade blame for deadly blasts at rally
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudanese army ally claims major interception of RSF military supplies

Forces fighting alongside Sudan's army said on Friday they had intercepted a substantial quantity of military supplies from a convoy destined for the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

Sudanese army ally claims major interception of RSF military supplies
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK development minister quits over PM Starmer's cut to aid budget

British international development minister Anneliese Dodds resigned on Friday in a surprise move triggered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's

UK development minister quits over PM Starmer's cut to aid budget
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday

It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan parallel government offers route to diplomatic leverage and arms for RSF

A parallel government being set up by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) aims to grab diplomatic legitimacy from its army-led rival and ease access to advanced weaponry

Sudan parallel government offers route to diplomatic leverage and arms for RSF
Africa|Environment|Europe|World

Tropical cyclone smashes into French Indian Ocean island, bringing 100-mile-an-hour winds

Tropical cyclone smashes into French Indian Ocean island, bringing 100-mile-an-hour winds

Tropical cyclone smashes into French Indian Ocean island, bringing 100-mile-an-hour winds
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce by six weeks, Egyptian security sources say

An Israeli delegation in Cairo aims to negotiate to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal by an additional 42 days, two Egyptian security sources said on Friday.

Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce by six weeks, Egyptian security sources say
Africa|Election|Political

Namibia's top court dismisses opposition election challenge

Namibia's Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a challenge against last year's presidential election brought by opposition parties, clearing the way for the ruling

Namibia's top court dismisses opposition election challenge
Africa|Business|Economy

ArcelorMittal South Africa to cease long steel production by April

ArcelorMittal South Africa will cease long steel production by April this year after discussions with the government failed to avert the plant's closure, the company said on Friday.

ArcelorMittal South Africa to cease long steel production by April
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|MidEast|World

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations

With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forgo buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
Africa|Political|World

Senegal has signed a deal with separatist rebels. But will it end one of Africa's longest conflicts?

Senegal’s government has signed an agreement with separatist rebels to bring peace in its southern region, where an armed rebellion has been raging for over 40 years over calls for independence

Senegal has signed a deal with separatist rebels. But will it end one of Africa's longest conflicts?
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France's Macron urges Reunion residents to stay safe in face of approaching cyclone

French President Emmanuel Macron urged residents on the French overseas territory of Reunion to hunker down on Thursday as a cyclone barrelled toward the Indian Ocean island.

France's Macron urges Reunion residents to stay safe in face of approaching cyclone
Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he is likely to accept UK deal on Chagos Islands

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was inclined to back a deal between Britain and Mauritius over the future of a U.S.-UK military base in the Chagos

Trump says he is likely to accept UK deal on Chagos Islands
Africa|Asia|Economy|Finance

BOJ chief warns of strong global uncertainty due to US tariffs

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Thursday warned of "very strong" uncertainty on the global economic outlook that required vigilance in setting monetary policy

BOJ chief warns of strong global uncertainty due to US tariffs
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|US|World

Services to millions of people collapse as USAID cuts contracts worldwide

U.S.-funded projects worldwide, including those providing lifesaving care for millions of people in countries such

Services to millions of people collapse as USAID cuts contracts worldwide
Africa|Health|World

Malaria endures in northwest Congo as officials seek cause of illnesses that have sickened hundreds

Hundreds of people have tested positive for malaria in northwest Congo as health officials try to understand what is behind illnesses that have surpassed 1,000 cases and killed at least 60 people

Malaria endures in northwest Congo as officials seek cause of illnesses that have sickened hundreds
Africa|Political|US|World

South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed a visit by a lobby group for the country’s white minority Afrikaner community to the White House this week

South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visit
Africa|Political|World

Blasts kill 11 at rally in eastern Congo, rebels say

Explosions killed 11 people and wounded 65 at a rally held by M23 rebels in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu on Thursday, the leader of the rebel alliance said, blaming President Felix

Blasts kill 11 at rally in eastern Congo, rebels say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say

At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu where explosions struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group that took control of the city earlier this month

At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World

G20 finance meeting ends without consensus or communique

South Africa voiced dismay on Thursday that Group of 20 talks it hosted on global economic issues ended without consensus, after

G20 finance meeting ends without consensus or communique
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11, wound 65, rebel leader says

Explosions at a rally held by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu killed 11 people and wounded 65 others, Corneille Nangaa, head of the rebel alliance

Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11, wound 65, rebel leader says
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Trump's ending of 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts slams programs around the world

Health groups and non-governmental organizations have expressed surprise and outrage and say many humanitarian programs will collapse after the Trump administration’s decision to cut 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts

Trump's ending of 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts slams programs around the world
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Poor, indebted countries need collective relief, African leaders say

Growing external debt burdens are crippling the world's poorest countries, a group of former African leaders warned on Thursday as they pushed for a new

Poor, indebted countries need collective relief, African leaders say
Africa|Political|World

UN rights chief warns of 'mass deaths from famine' in Sudan

The U.N. human rights chief warned of the risk of a further escalation of the war in Sudan on Thursday and said that there was a growing risk of deaths from starvation on a wide

UN rights chief warns of 'mass deaths from famine' in Sudan
Africa|Environment|MidEast|Science|World

Cleopatra’s birthplace sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study shows

Cleopatra’s birthplace sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study shows

Cleopatra’s birthplace sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study shows
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South African leader wants to do a deal with Trump to resolve dispute

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he wanted to "do a deal" with U.S.

South African leader wants to do a deal with Trump to resolve dispute
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Growth outlook slows again and 'peace dividend' fades, EBRD says

Weak external demand and the impact of conflicts slowed economic growth again in countries covered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),

Growth outlook slows again and 'peace dividend' fades, EBRD says
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's Abiy visits Somalia, holds talks with President Mohamud

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia's presidency said,

Ethiopia's Abiy visits Somalia, holds talks with President Mohamud
Africa|Arts|World

Nigeria's museum agrees with royal ruler on custody of Benin Bronzes

Nigeria's national museum

Nigeria's museum agrees with royal ruler on custody of Benin Bronzes
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Africa|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha

King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the

Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's top currency diplomat sees no disparity between yen rise, solid economy

Japan's top currency diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, said on Wednesday he did not see any disparity between recent rises in the yen and a slew of positive economic data

Japan's top currency diplomat sees no disparity between yen rise, solid economy
Africa|Health|World

What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick

What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

France threatens to review Algeria migration pact in row over deportations

France said on Wednesday it would review a decades-old agreement that makes it easier for Algerian citizens to move to France unless Algeria agrees to take back those who are

France threatens to review Algeria migration pact in row over deportations
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's RSF operating drones from Darfur base, pictures show

Satellite images show at least three drones and the construction of hangars at an airport in South Darfur held by Sudan's Rapid

Sudan's RSF operating drones from Darfur base, pictures show
Africa|Environment|World

More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town

More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain

More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US

UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump tariff threats

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday she was confident that U.S.-UK trade and investment would not be derailed as President Donald Trump

UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump tariff threats
Africa|Food|Political|World

UN food agency pauses aid to famine-hit Sudan displacement camp of half a million people

The United Nations’ food agency says it has paused aid distribution in Sudan’s famine-hit Zamzam displacement camp of a half-million people as fighting intensifies between the country’s warring sides

UN food agency pauses aid to famine-hit Sudan displacement camp of half a million people
Africa|Election|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row

Guinea-Bissau's opposition has vowed to bring the West African country to a standstill on Thursday in a dispute over when the five-year mandate of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo

Guinea-Bissau opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin hosts Guinea-Bissau leader as Russia builds Africa ties

President Vladimir Putin hosted Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for talks in the Kremlin on Wednesday, the latest sign of a drive by Moscow to build up economic and

Putin hosts Guinea-Bissau leader as Russia builds Africa ties
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

South Africa's G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance

South Africa's G20 presidency this year will prioritise efforts to help developing countries finance their shift to a low-carbon economy, President Cyril

South Africa's G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance
Africa|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

No-shows, aid cuts mar G20 meet on global poverty

South Africa sought to salvage international talks on tackling global poverty on Wednesday as finance chiefs from several leading economies skipped

No-shows, aid cuts mar G20 meet on global poverty
Africa|Political|World

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46

Sudanese officials say the death toll from a military plane crash in the city of Omdurman has increased to at least 46 people, including women and children

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use 'new mechanism'

Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday an exchange of Palestinian prisoners for the bodies of Israeli hostages would take place through "a new mechanism" that guaranteed Israel's

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use 'new mechanism'
Africa|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

The US is missing again as G20 finance chiefs meet in South Africa

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 developed and developing nations have gathered in South Africa for a two-day meeting

The US is missing again as G20 finance chiefs meet in South Africa
Africa|Business|Political|Travel

Nigeria to automate short stay visa approval process

Nigeria is automating its electronic visa approval and issuance process in an effort to boost travel and business, the interior minister said.

Nigeria to automate short stay visa approval process
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says

International sanctions against Rwanda will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels who have made lightning advances in eastern Congo this year,

Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says
Africa|Business|Political|US|World

Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa, Bloomberg News reports

An initiative by the United States to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by U.S.

Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Economy|Finance

South Africa inflation edges up in first release since basket update

South African inflation edged up in January in the first release since the statistics agency updated its consumer price basket, but the headline rate

South Africa inflation edges up in first release since basket update
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood

Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti's capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and

Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood
Africa|Business|Economy

Botswana, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers

The Botswana government has signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company after seven years of negotiations

Botswana, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers
Africa|Business|Economy

Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo is considering introducing cobalt export quotas as the world's biggest supplier of the battery metal seeks to

Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in
Africa|Political|World

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Eastern and Southern African countries are looking into the possibility of deploying troops to secure areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo now under M23 rebel control, according

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo
Africa|Health|World

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick
Africa|Health|Political|World

Security conditions in a famine-hit camp in Sudan are 'unbearable,' an aid group says

An international aid worker says all roads around Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur are blocked and the security situation there has become “unbearable.”

Security conditions in a famine-hit camp in Sudan are 'unbearable,' an aid group says
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt rejects proposals to displace Palestinians

Egypt rejects proposals to displace the Palestinian people in order to not "liquidate" the Palestinian cause and to avoid threatening the national security of countries in the region

Egypt rejects proposals to displace Palestinians
Africa|Economy|Finance|World

Debt crisis hits new highs in developing nations, relief deal needed, says UN

The debt crisis facing the world's poorest economies is reaching new highs and debt servicing is eating up a growing share of revenues at

Debt crisis hits new highs in developing nations, relief deal needed, says UN
Africa|Business|Economy

Botswana, De Beers sign long-delayed diamonds deal

Botswana's government on Tuesday signed a long-delayed 10-year diamonds sales agreement with Anglo American unit De Beers adding a possible extension period of five

Botswana, De Beers sign long-delayed diamonds deal
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

South African central bank governor says trade and tax policies pose inflation risks

Global trade tensions and a potential value-added tax hike in South Africa could derail two years of slowing inflation, the country's central bank governor said

South African central bank governor says trade and tax policies pose inflation risks
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring

UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Africa|Americas|Education|Health

Women sew feminine care products for girls around the world

Women sew feminine care products for girls around the world

Women sew feminine care products for girls around the world
Africa|Crime|Health|World

The main ingredients in Sierra Leone's kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds

A new report released by an anti-transnational crime group has identified the core chemical components of kush, a synthetic drug that has swept through Sierra Leone and the region in the past few years

The main ingredients in Sierra Leone's kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

A police union in Haiti demands more protection after gangs kill a Kenyan police officer

Haitian police officers are demanding better protection and treatment a day after gunmen killed a Kenyan police officer who was part of a U.N.-backed mission tasked with fighting gangs in the troubled Caribbean country

A police union in Haiti demands more protection after gangs kill a Kenyan police officer
Africa|Political|World

UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict

Britain will introduce sanctions soon against Rwanda over fighting in neighbouring Congo, a minister in the UK Foreign Office told Reuters on Monday.

UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State

Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks against national and international targets in the country by a 12-member cell loyal to

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State
Africa|Political|World

More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year

Congo says over 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in its mineral-rich eastern region

More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'

When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe was blunt: "When you choose to

Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'
Africa|Crime|Political

A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditions

Two men are on trial in Zambia on charges of practicing witchcraft and possessing charms intended to harm the country’s president

A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditions
Africa|Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Prosus to buy Just Eat to create a European food delivery 'champion'

Dutch technology investor Prosus has agreed to buy Just Eat Takewaway.com for 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion) to create a "European tech

Prosus to buy Just Eat to create a European food delivery 'champion'
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Children face lethal violence, rape in east Congo war

As Rwanda-backed rebels closed in on eastern Congo's largest city, retreating army soldiers barged into Suzanne Amisi Wilonja's home near the airport to loot, firing indiscriminately and

Children face lethal violence, rape in east Congo war
Africa|Political|World

Fighting in Congo has killed 7,000 since January, DRC prime minister says

Some 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the prime minister of the DRC told a high-level meeting of

Fighting in Congo has killed 7,000 since January, DRC prime minister says
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World

Somali pirates have used the Red Sea Crisis and war in Gaza to stage a return

Somali pirates have used the Red Sea Crisis and war in Gaza to stage a return

Somali pirates have used the Red Sea Crisis and war in Gaza to stage a return
Africa|Health|Political|World

MSF pulls out of famine-stricken camp in Sudan's Darfur due to heavy fighting

Medical charity MSF has been forced to suspend its activities in a famine-stricken camp in Sudan's North Darfur because of heavy fighting in the area, it said on Monday.

MSF pulls out of famine-stricken camp in Sudan's Darfur due to heavy fighting
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting

Kenyan authorities say one of their officers sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs was killed in an operation in the countryside

Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting
Africa|Health|Political|World

Sudan’s military breaks paramilitary group's siege of crucial city

Sudan's miliary says it has broken a paramilitary group's yearlong siege of the crucial city of Obeid, restoring access to a strategic area in the south-central region and strengthening crucial supply routes in their nearly two years of war

Sudan’s military breaks paramilitary group's siege of crucial city
Africa|Political|World

Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads

Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis

Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's army makes key advances after RSF signs political charter

Sudan's army said on Sunday it had seized back control of the town of el-Gitaina, just south of the capital, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and broken the paramilitary group's

Sudan's army makes key advances after RSF signs political charter
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter to form parallel government, two signatories say

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces signed a charter with allied political and armed groups late on Saturday to establish a "government of peace and unity", signatories al-

Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter to form parallel government, two signatories say
Africa|Political|World

Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said on Saturday, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23

Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis
Africa|Political|World

Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city

Crowds of Congolese police officers who switched to the M23 rebel group sang and clapped in occupied Bukavu city on Saturday, preparing for retraining under the authority of the Rwandan-

Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city
Africa|Health|World

Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say

Health officials in Sudan say a cholera outbreak in a southern city has killed nearly 60 people and sickened about 1,300 others over the last three days

Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo

Rwanda's government has asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo

Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
Africa|Political|US|World

US top diplomat Rubio, Kenyan president call for ceasefire in eastern Congo

U.S.

US top diplomat Rubio, Kenyan president call for ceasefire in eastern Congo
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Arab leaders in Riyadh discuss 'Palestinian cause' and Gaza developments

Arab leaders discussed on Friday the joint efforts supporting "the Palestinian cause" and Gaza developments, during an informal meeting in Riyadh attended by Gulf states, Egypt and

Arab leaders in Riyadh discuss 'Palestinian cause' and Gaza developments
Africa|Political|World

Congo frees opposition leader and former president's ally Kabund

Democratic Republic of Congo has freed an opposition leader and the president's former right-hand man, Jean-Marc Kabund, his lawyer said on Friday, ending his imprisonment on

Congo frees opposition leader and former president's ally Kabund
Africa|Political|World

UN Security Council calls on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo

The United Nations Security Council on Friday called on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Security Council calls on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo
Africa|Environment|World

An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history

An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara Desert

An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history
Africa|Health|Political|World

Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says

Burundi is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian situation as more than 40,000 people have fled there in two weeks to escape fighting in eastern Democratic

Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says
Africa|Business|Economy|World

China's Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls, sources say

China North Industries Corp, known as Norinco, has offered to adjust its offer to buy copper and cobalt assets owned by Chemaf SA by raising the Congo

China's Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls, sources say
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains

The U.S. government's foreign aid freeze has upended the supply chain for medical products crucial for fighting diseases including HIV and

US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains
Africa|Crime|Political

Ugandan opposition politician charged with treason

A Ugandan magistrates' court charged detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye with treason on Friday, rejecting his lawyer's pleas that he be transferred to hospital to help

Ugandan opposition politician charged with treason
Africa|Finance|Political|US|World

UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace and challenges Lavrov at tense G20 meet

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he saw no appetite for peace from Russia in Ukraine after listening to a speech by Russia’s top diplomat at a tense Group of 20 meeting in South Africa

UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace and challenges Lavrov at tense G20 meet
Africa|Crime|Political

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by force

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Africa|Health|Political|World

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle

A U.S. aid freeze is threatening the lives of HIV-positive orphans at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle
Africa|Asia|Political|World

China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy

China came out in support of U.S.

China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy
Africa|Americas|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Green Climate Fund approves $687 million in investments

The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world's largest fund helping developing countries deal with the impacts of climate change, said on Friday it had approved $686.8

Green Climate Fund approves $687 million in investments
Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

EU's Kallas warns against Ukraine talks giving in to Russian aggression

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday that interactions between the United States and Russia showed Moscow had

EU's Kallas warns against Ukraine talks giving in to Russian aggression
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian judge releases prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb

A Tunisian judge on Thursday released prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, a critic of President Kais Saied, his lawyer told Reuters, a move the opposition hopes will lead to the

Tunisian judge releases prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo army runaways loot and sow panic in North Kivu town

The Congolese army called on deserters to rejoin their units on Thursday, as rogue soldiers fired guns and looted parts of the eastern town of Lubero after fleeing nearby clashes with

Congo army runaways loot and sow panic in North Kivu town
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK's Lammy sees no Russian appetite for peace with Ukraine at G20

British Foreign Minister David Lammy said on Thursday he saw no appetite from Russia for peace with Ukraine after listening to his Russian counterpart Sergei

UK's Lammy sees no Russian appetite for peace with Ukraine at G20
Africa|Business|Political|Sports|World

Rwanda says DRC criticism of Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals threatens regional peace

Rwanda on Thursday described recent criticism of its Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain sponsorship deals by the Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign

Rwanda says DRC criticism of Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals threatens regional peace
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Nigeria keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation seen falling gradually

Nigeria's central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday after six hikes last year, saying that it was reassured by

Nigeria keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation seen falling gradually
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies met in South Africa on Thursday, amid tensions between members over the Ukraine war,

G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine
Africa|Political|World

Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule

A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said.

Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery

Former colonial powers must apologise and pay compensation for their historic role in the enslavement of Africans, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell told European

Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery
Africa|Finance|Political|US|World

US Treasury's Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Africa|Health|Political|World

Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake

The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a disease

Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake
Africa|Political|World

Advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo threatens regional peace, UN officials warn

Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region

Advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo threatens regional peace, UN officials warn
Africa|Political|US|World

US top diplomat Rubio speaks to Angola about conflict in eastern Congo

U.S.

US top diplomat Rubio speaks to Angola about conflict in eastern Congo
Africa|Arts|MidEast|Science|World

Tomb of ancient Egyptian king unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Tomb of ancient Egyptian king unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Tomb of ancient Egyptian king unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Africa|Political|World

Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight rebels, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight a spiralling insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces, a Chadian

Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight rebels, sources say
Africa|Business|Economy

Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute

Canadian miner Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end an almost two-year-old dispute over its

Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rebel advance causes panic in Congolese border town Uvira

Volleys of gunfire rang out in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern border town of Uvira on Wednesday, local sources said, as clashes broke out among allied forces amid the advance of

Rebel advance causes panic in Congolese border town Uvira
Africa|Asia|Health|Political|US|World

U.S. aid freeze 'decimates' life-saving work globally, survey finds

Aid groups across the world have closed operations, laid off staff and halted life-saving work, including with

U.S. aid freeze 'decimates' life-saving work globally, survey finds
Africa|Political|World

Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east

As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's

Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
Africa|Asia|Crime|World

Myanmar scam centre survivors recall torture and coercion

Inside a Thai military camp, four Ethiopian men on Wednesday showed the bruises and scars on their bodies they said were sustained during their time in one of

Myanmar scam centre survivors recall torture and coercion
Africa|Political|World

Congolese church leaders push for peace talks between government, rebels

Congolese religious leaders are aiming to organise peace talks that would bring President Felix Tshisekedi's government, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and exiled

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill

Donald Trump's axing of aid to South Africa, in response to land reform policies he says will harm its white minority, has raised fears a trade deal may be next,

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Italy arrests drug traffickers who used migrants as couriers, police say

Twenty-seven people have been arrested in a pan-European raid against two drug trafficking groups, one of which used migrants as couriers, Italy's Carabinieri police said on Wednesday

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

Egypt's president called on the international community on Wednesday to adopt a plan to rebuild war-torn Gaza without displacing Palestinians, after a proposal by U.S.

Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Suspected Somali pirates seize a new Yemeni fishing boat in second recent attack

Suspected Somali pirates have seized another Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of Africa

Africa|Arts|Europe|World

Netherlands to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands has agreed to return more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, the latest European country to return cultural artefacts to Africa, the Dutch embassy in

Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Spain arrests crew of migrant boat after eight deaths, including baby

Spanish police have arrested seven crew members of a crammed migrant boat that arrived in the Canary Islands in December from Senegal over the alleged killing of eight passengers,

Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World

African leaders approve creation of financial stability fund

African leaders have approved the establishment of a continental financial stability fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB) said, a move

African leaders approve creation of financial stability fund
Africa|Health|World

Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says

Uganda has discharged eight people after they recovered from Ebola although at least 265 contacts remain under quarantine, its health minister said.

Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
Africa|Health|Political|World

Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say

Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they had been fighting against M23 rebels, four sources said on Tuesday, in a further blow to Congo's army

Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say
Africa|Political|World

Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo

Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels appear to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo

Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo
Africa|Political|World

As Congo army retreats from Bukavu, children pick up guns and get killed

Rwanda-backed M23 insurgents shot dead three boys who had picked up guns left by Congolese soldiers fleeing the rebel advance in eastern Congo, the U.N. said

As Congo army retreats from Bukavu, children pick up guns and get killed
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Police in Haiti name former senator among suspects facing arrest over deadly gang attacks

A former senator is among suspects facing arrest in Haiti in connection with deadly gang attacks on a community near the capital for the past three weeks

Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola Fast Facts

Ebola Fast Facts

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to travel to Riyadh on Thursday, two Egyptian security sources said, where he is due to

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead in White Nile State

Sudanese officials and rights groups say attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Force have killed hundreds of civilians, including infants, in White Nile state

Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead in White Nile State
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK summons top Rwandan diplomat after M23 advances in eastern Congo

Britain said on Tuesday it had summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by the Rwandan Defence Force and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic

Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children

Africa|Political|World

Burundi's army is withdrawing from DR Congo, four sources say

Burundian soldiers, who have been fighting Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, were pulling out following the fall of the city of Bukavu, four sources,

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Northern Mali rebels say army killed 24 civilians, army reports clashes

A Tuareg-dominated rebel alliance in northern Mali accused Malian soldiers, accompanied by Russian Wagner mercenaries, of killing 24 civilians travelling north to Algeria from the city of

Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Middle East latest: Egypt postpones Arab summit on Gaza to March 4

Egypt has postponed an emergency Arab summit to counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to remove the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip and take over the territory

Middle East latest: Egypt postpones Arab summit on Gaza to March 4
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician

The Commonwealth called on Tuesday for Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye, saying his detention undermined

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Attacks by Sudan's RSF leave many dead as force prepares political charter

Attacks by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have killed more than 200 people over the past three days, activists said on Tuesday, as the paramilitary group delayed signing a political charter

Attacks by Sudan's RSF leave many dead as force prepares political charter
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Nigeria's inflation rate drops after statistics overhauled and updated

Nigeria's annual inflation rate stood at 24.48% in January, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, well down from the previous month's

Nigeria's inflation rate drops after statistics overhauled and updated
Africa|Political|World

Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?

Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces

Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Children were executed by M23 in Congo's Bukavu, UN says

Three children were executed by the Rwanda-backed M23 after they donned weapons and uniforms abandoned by the Congolese army in the eastern city of Bukavu, the U.N. human rights

Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa's unemployment rate marginally lower in fourth quarter

South Africa's official unemployment rate fell slightly in the fourth quarter of last year, helped by job gains in the finance and

South Africa's unemployment rate marginally lower in fourth quarter
Africa|Health|Political|Science

Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks

South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV vaccine, which has eluded scientists for decades, when the

Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump's call to depopulate the territory

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the U.S. can take it over

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump's call to depopulate the territory
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Congo rebels promise security in Bukavu after looting

Residents of eastern Congo's second-largest city on Monday surveyed the aftermath of widespread looting that accompanied the arrival of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who have pledged to

Congo rebels promise security in Bukavu after looting
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy

Column-Congo emerges as China's strategic copper supplier: Andy Home

China is reaping the rewards of its massive mining investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the form of surging imports of physical copper.

Column-Congo emerges as China's strategic copper supplier: Andy Home
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

French minister in Western Sahara to back Moroccan sovereignty

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to disputed Western Sahara where she will meet officials and open a French cultural center in a show

French minister in Western Sahara to back Moroccan sovereignty
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

UN seeks $6 billion to ease hunger catastrophe in Sudan

U.N. officials on Monday asked for $6 billion for Sudan this year from donors to help ease what they called the world's worst ever hunger catastrophe and the mass

UN seeks $6 billion to ease hunger catastrophe in Sudan
Africa|Political|US|World

South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support

South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that the United States had not responded to attempts to discuss President Donald

South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan to allow aid agencies to use Adre border crossing for three more months

Sudan's government said on Monday it would allow aid agencies to use the Adre border crossing for a further three months as of February 16.

Africa|Political|World

Official says Ugandan opposition figure will be tried in civilian court instead of military one

A Ugandan official says a prominent opposition figure facing military trial will be charged before a civilian court instead

Africa|Europe|Health|Sports

Soccer star Nabil Bentaleb scores in first game since suffering cardiac arrest last year

Soccer star Nabil Bentaleb scores in first game since suffering cardiac arrest last year

Soccer star Nabil Bentaleb scores in first game since suffering cardiac arrest last year
Africa|Crime|Political|World

The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa, prompting claims of an assassination

A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings

Africa|Economy|Political|Technology|World

South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran, minister says

South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister said, a stance analysts say could deepen a

South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran, minister says
Africa|Science|World

An apex carnivore was ‘king of the ancient Egyptian forest’ then mysteriously went extinct. A fossil could offer clues

An apex carnivore was ‘king of the ancient Egyptian forest’ then mysteriously went extinct. A fossil could offer clues

An apex carnivore was ‘king of the ancient Egyptian forest’ then mysteriously went extinct. A fossil could offer clues
Africa|Crime|World

Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa

Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa

Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa
Africa|Health|Political

Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike taken to hospital, lawmaker says

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated, an

Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike taken to hospital, lawmaker says
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east

Congo’s government says Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
Africa|Health|Political|World

South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Trump's aid freeze has hit hard

In the rural villages of South Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on foreign aid impacts hundreds of thousands of HIV patients

South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Trump's aid freeze has hit hard
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Militant attack kills six Benin soldiers, army spokesperson says

A militant attack on an army position has killed six soldiers in northern Benin, where government troops are trying to curb cross-border assaults by armed Islamist groups, an army

Africa|Crime|Political

Mauritius' former prime minister gets bail on money laundering charges

A court in Mauritius has released former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on bail following his arrest on charges of money laundering, a magistrate at the court said.

Mauritius' former prime minister gets bail on money laundering charges
Africa|Europe|Sports

Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 minute half marathon, smashing world record

Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 minute half marathon, smashing world record

Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 minute half marathon, smashing world record
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting little resistance from government troops, witnesses and the armed

M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills three Palestinian police officers in Gaza, Interior Ministry says

An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinian police officers east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, the Hamas-run Interior Ministry said, calling it

Israeli strike kills three Palestinian police officers in Gaza, Interior Ministry says
Africa|Political|World

Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover

Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover

Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her son

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told a mother who has been on hunger strike for 140 days that he will press the Egyptian government to release her son

UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her son
Africa|Business|Economy|World

The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali

A gold mine has collapsed in the east of Mali, leaving a preliminary death toll of 42 and many injured, according to Malian national television and local authorities

Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse

Forty-three people, mostly women, were killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Mali on Saturday, the head of an industry union said.

Africa|Political|US|World

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism

Some white South Africans have showed support for President Donald Trump and gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
Africa|Crime|Political

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested, says Financial Crimes Commission

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday.

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested, says Financial Crimes Commission
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest city

Panic and looting are sweeping through eastern Congo’s second largest city as residents flee by the thousands to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels

Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest city
Africa|Political|World

Congo PM demands 'withdrawal of Rwandan troops' after M23 reach Bukavu suburbs

Chaotic scenes unfolded in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu on Saturday after M23 rebels reached its outskirts, while Congo's prime minister declined to comment on a threat by Uganda's army

Congo PM demands 'withdrawal of Rwandan troops' after M23 reach Bukavu suburbs
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

Human rights advocates and politicians from the region say Russian mercenaries are believed to be behind the disappearance of two soldiers in Central African Republic

Africa|Political|World

Djibouti's foreign minister elected to top African Union post

African leaders chose Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to chair the African Union commission on Saturday at a summit dominated by fears of the Congo war

Djibouti's foreign minister elected to top African Union post
Africa|Political|World

Uganda military chief threatens to attack eastern Congo town of Bunia

Uganda will attack the town of Bunia in neighbouring eastern Congo unless "all forces" there surrender their arms within 24 hours, the chief of Ugandan defence forces, General

Uganda military chief threatens to attack eastern Congo town of Bunia
Africa|Election|Political|World

African leaders elect Djibouti's foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission

African leaders elected Djibouti’s foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union

Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Sudan's RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden

Sudan's Rapid Support

Sudan's RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden
Africa|Political|World

AU summit unlikely to make progress on Congo in face of Rwanda defiance

Congo's war tops the agenda at this weekend's African Union summit but chances of diplomatic progress are slim as rebels advance and Rwanda's leader

AU summit unlikely to make progress on Congo in face of Rwanda defiance
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by

Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US global disaster response teams unable to deploy following USAID shutdown, sources say

A world-renowned U.S. program for international disaster and crisis assistance can no longer deploy in the event of a major emergency due to the Trump administration's

US global disaster response teams unable to deploy following USAID shutdown, sources say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter, UN agency says

The U.N. refugee agency voiced concern at the "rapidly deteriorating" situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, saying the war had left

Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter, UN agency says
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city Bukavu on Friday, a rebel leader told Reuters, as residents reported seeing the militants in the

Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels reach airport near Bukavu in eastern Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told

Africa|Crime|Political|World

What's happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-

What's happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say

Residents and community leaders say that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu, the latest ground gained since a major escalation of their yearslong fighting with government forces

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Africa|Crime|World

Civilian death toll exceeds 80 after east Congo militia attack, says UN mission

More than 80 civilians were killed in a late night attack by the armed group CODECO on a cluster of villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week, UN peacekeeping

Africa|Europe|Political|World

European Parliament seeks freeze on EU aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

The European Parliament

European Parliament seeks freeze on EU aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Africa|Health|Political|World

Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp

Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp

Africa|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Emerging economies most vulnerable to USAID elimination

War-torn countries, those with high levels of debt and U.S. allies such as Jordan have the most to lose if the United States Agency for

Emerging economies most vulnerable to USAID elimination
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Kenya's budget deficit set to narrow in 2025/26, finance ministry says

Kenya expects to have a slightly narrower budget deficit and a modest increase in overall spending in its 2025/26 (July-June) fiscal year compared with the year that ends in June,

Kenya's budget deficit set to narrow in 2025/26, finance ministry says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

The U.N. children’s fund is accusing armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of children over the past weeks as rebels expand their footprint and push government forces out

Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says
Africa

How Trump's USAID cuts impact women in South Africa

Thandiwe Mhlambi talks to Christiane Amanpour about how USAID has bettered her life, and what life may be like without it.

How Trump's USAID cuts impact women in South Africa
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

Nigerian lawmakers approve $200 million to offset shortfall from US health aid cuts

Nigerian lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the health sector as part of its 2025 spending plan to offset the shortfall from U.S. aid cuts

Africa|Business|Economy|Environment

Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports

This Valentine's Day Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides

Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports
Africa|Asia|Crime|World

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, mostly Ethiopians, army says

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, mostly Ethiopians, army says

Africa|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

European naval force helps free ship seized by suspected Somali pirates off Horn of Africa

A European naval force in the Mideast helped free a Yemeni fishing boat seized by suspected Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa

Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says

Libyan security authorities have recovered at least 11 more bodies of migrants a mass grave in the southeast of the country, a security official told Reuters on Thursday.

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says
Africa|Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip

Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

African leaders to push for slavery reparations despite resistance

African leaders meeting in Ethiopia this weekend are to launch a new push for slavery and colonial reparations, but can expect to be stonewalled by former colonial

African leaders to push for slavery reparations despite resistance
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation

Rwanda's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.5% for the second monetary policy meeting in a row, saying that despite a recent pickup in

Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation
Africa|Economy|Political

Nigerian lawmakers pass increased budget of $36.6 billion for 2025

Nigerian lawmakers approved a budget of 54.99 trillion naira ($36.6 billion) for 2025, exceeding the proposal submitted by President Bola Tinubu, the parliamentary

Nigerian lawmakers pass increased budget of $36.6 billion for 2025
Africa|Asia|Crime|World

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says

Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
Africa|Political|World

Humanitarian catastrophe looms in east Congo as rebels push south, official says

The advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province threatens to trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in an area already housing thousands of

Humanitarian catastrophe looms in east Congo as rebels push south, official says
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

24 people have died in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Zimbabwe, police say

Police say 24 people have died in a collision between a bus and a truck in Zimbabwe

Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

How your phone may be fueling deadly fighting in Congo

Video shows gunfire and clashes in Goma, a key location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a rebel group claimed to have captured the area. Goma is in a conflict-battered province of the DRC and this, CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz explains, may be linked to consumers’ ravaging demand for smartphones.

How your phone may be fueling deadly fighting in Congo
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will not travel to

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Africa|Health|Science|World

Countries with confirmed cases of new mpox strain

Countries outside of Africa are still reporting cases of the clade Ib form of the mpox virus that prompted the World Health Organization to declare the virus a global public health

Africa|Election|Political|World

Ethiopia's election body suspends Tigray regional party's activities

Ethiopia's national elections body on Thursday imposed a three-month suspension on a party that administers the war-scarred Tigray region, saying it had breached laws governing

Africa|Political|World

Liberia's president suspends over 450 government officials for failing to declare their assets

Liberia’s president has suspended over 450 government officials who failed to declare their assets to the anti-corruption agency on time

Africa|Crime|Health|Political

Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell

A prominent opposition figure jailed in Uganda for allegedly threatening state security is unwell and in need of urgent medical care

Africa|Health|Political|US|World

USAID employees detail harrowing exits from DR Congo amid violence as Trump administration dismantles agency

USAID employees detail harrowing exits from DR Congo amid violence as Trump administration dismantles agency

USAID employees detail harrowing exits from DR Congo amid violence as Trump administration dismantles agency
Africa|Political|World

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace

Congo’s largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Russian Red Sea base deal still on the table, Sudanese FM says

An agreement signed years ago for the creation of a Russian naval base in Sudan remains on the table following talks in Moscow, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusef Sharif said in an

Russian Red Sea base deal still on the table, Sudanese FM says
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Barrick aims to reopen Mali mine once it can ship gold, CEO says

Barrick Gold will resume operations at its shuttered Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali once authorities in the country allow it to resume gold shipments

Barrick aims to reopen Mali mine once it can ship gold, CEO says
Africa|Economy|Political

Audit shows Senegal's previous government misreported key economic data

Senegal's Court of Auditors released a long-awaited review of the country's finances on Wednesday that confirmed the previous government

Africa|Political|World

Congo Catholic delegation meets rebel leader as forces advance

Representatives of Congo's powerful Catholic church met on Wednesday with a rebel leader whose Rwandan-backed M23 forces last month seized Goma, the biggest city in the country's east, and

Congo Catholic delegation meets rebel leader as forces advance
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Global marine fuel sales jump in 2024 on Red Sea diversions

Global marine fuel sales jumped in 2024 after attacks by Yemen's Houthis starting in late 2023 prompted most shipping companies to divert vessels around southern

Global marine fuel sales jump in 2024 on Red Sea diversions
Africa|Health|Political|World

Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic

Families and activists in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, have protested over the government’s closure of a critical unit at the main public hospital following two sudden deaths

Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France, Senegal say in talks to arrange departure of French troops

Senegal and France will set up a joint commission to organize the departure of French troops from Senegal and the restitution of French military bases by the end of 2025, the foreign

Africa|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Christian aid groups weigh life-threatening choices about who to help after USAID funding pause

Christian aid groups are being hard-hit after the Trump administration froze most foreign aid and sidelined the U.S. Agency for International Development

Christian aid groups weigh life-threatening choices about who to help after USAID funding pause
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US

South Africa's G20 ambitions bump up against reality of Trump

South Africa's G20 presidency was meant to be an opportunity to get rich, powerful nations to pay attention to poorer countries'

South Africa's G20 ambitions bump up against reality of Trump
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Beijing has long used infrastructure development as a means of building influence in Africa. Now, it’s using media as well.

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Libyan state minister survives assassination attempt in Tripoli, govt says

A Libyan state minister survived an assassination attempt when gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital Tripoli on Wednesday, a government statement said.

Africa|Business|Technology|World

Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part

Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part

Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

South Africa business confidence stabilises after surging late last year

South African business confidence stabilised in January, data showed on Wednesday, after surging in the second half of 2024 because of optimism about the country's economic

South Africa business confidence stabilises after surging late last year
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Detained Ugandan opposition figure Besigye is on hunger strike, his wife says

A prominent opposition figure in Uganda who is on trial in a military tribunal has begun a hunger strike, his wife said, two weeks after the country's top

Detained Ugandan opposition figure Besigye is on hunger strike, his wife says
Africa|Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Amnesty International details gruesome impact of gang violence on children in Haiti

Amnesty International has released a report that details the impact gang violence has had on children across Haiti and called for immediate action

Amnesty International details gruesome impact of gang violence on children in Haiti
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

US aid freeze paralyzes NGOs working to help millions of internally displaced people in Somalia

In a desolate makeshift camp on the fringes of Somalia’s capital, tens of thousands of internally displaced people sit under the baking sun not sure if they can have access to food rations and medication following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decree to freeze most of his country’s foreign aid

US aid freeze paralyzes NGOs working to help millions of internally displaced people in Somalia
Africa|Economy|Political|World

110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return

The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo’s cities controlled by Rwanda-backed rebels after the rebels were accused of forced camp closures

110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip

Egypt said on Tuesday it plans to offer a "comprehensive proposal" to rebuild Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain on their land, according to a foreign ministry statement.

Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Congo humanitarian operations hit hard by Trump aid pause, says UN official

A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a "major impact" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where humanitarian operations last year were 70% funded by

Congo humanitarian operations hit hard by Trump aid pause, says UN official
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares

The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, as

M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares
Africa|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

U.S.

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

UAE proposes Sudan ceasefire; army rejects the call

The United Arab Emirates called on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Sudan during the coming holy month of Ramadan, a UAE official said, a call rejected by the Sudanese army, as the

UAE proposes Sudan ceasefire; army rejects the call
Africa|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

On the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to

China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Islamic State attacks military bases in Somalia's Puntland

The Islamic State armed group attacked military bases in Somalia's northeastern Puntland state overnight with suicide car and motorbike bombs, but government forces repelled the

Africa|Crime|World

Militia kills more than 35 civilians in east Congo village attack

Armed militants killed more than 35 civilians in an attack on a cluster of villages in eastern Democratic Republic of

Africa|Economy|Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad

They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced

In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad
Africa|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator

What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator

What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator
Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

Norwegian Refugee Council NGO to suspend some aid work across 20 countries due to Trump policy

The

Norwegian Refugee Council NGO to suspend some aid work across 20 countries due to Trump policy
Africa|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan says at least 16 nationals died in migrant boat sinking near Libya

Pakistan says at least 16 citizens died when a boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsized near the Libyan coast over the weekend

Africa|Political|US|World

South Africa does have a history of racist land inequality. Just not in the way Trump and Musk are portraying

South Africa does have a history of racist land inequality. Just not in the way Trump and Musk are portraying

South Africa does have a history of racist land inequality. Just not in the way Trump and Musk are portraying
Africa|Crime|World

At least 55 civilians killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo

Authorities say militia fighters in northeastern Congo have killed at least 55 civilians in an attack on a cluster of villages and a camp for displaced people camp

Africa|Health|World

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine

Health authorities in Uganda say Ebola cases in the country have risen to nine while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt tells US top diplomat Rubio that Arab states reject Trump's Gaza plan

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Arab states rejected U.S.

Egypt tells US top diplomat Rubio that Arab states reject Trump's Gaza plan
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa

Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of Africa

Africa|Science|World

USGS reports 5.1 magnitude quake in northern Morocco

The United States Geological survey (USGS) said early on Tuesday that a 5.1 magnitude quake hit near Ksar el Kebir in northern Morocco. There were no official reports of casualties.

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trial begins for 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians

The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country’s conflict-battered east has begun

Africa|Education|Health|World

Making a splash in South Sudan: Local students saving lives in remote African villages

Making a splash in South Sudan: Local students saving lives in remote African villages

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say

Mediators fear a breakdown of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, two Egyptian security sources said on Monday, after Hamas said Israel was not serious about executing the deal and

Africa|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Egypt annual inflation rate inches down to 24% in January

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate inched down to 24% year-on-year in January from 24.1% in December, data from statistics agency CAPMAS showed on Monday.

Egypt annual inflation rate inches down to 24% in January
Africa|Political|World

South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission

South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and diplomatic

South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
Africa|Political|World

The South African land law that prompted a Trump executive order is being challenged in court

South Africa’s second biggest political party has launched a legal challenge against a new land expropriation law that was roundly criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump

The South African land law that prompted a Trump executive order is being challenged in court
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African party accuses white group of treason over Trump attack

The party of South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma on Monday filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a group championing the white Afrikaner minority, after

South African party accuses white group of treason over Trump attack
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market

Botswana's economy is forecast to grow 3.3% this year after a contraction in 2024, due to an expected recovery in the global diamond market, its

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Migrants' bodies in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, IOM says

Some of the bodies of migrants found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds, the International Organization for Migration said on Monday, adding that one of the sites is

Migrants' bodies in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, IOM says
Africa|Health|Political|World

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
Africa|Crime|World

South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns

South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due

Africa|Economy|Political|World

The stark divide that South Africa's land act seeks to bridge

The township of Fateng Tse Ntsho houses some 7,000 Black South Africans, its huddle of corrugated metal roofs surrounded on all sides by vast

The stark divide that South Africa's land act seeks to bridge
Africa|Business|Celebrity|MidEast|Political|World

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony

The Aga Khan IV has been laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump's Gaza plan infuriates key allies

Egypt has announced it will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to discuss “new and dangerous developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt disapproves of statements by Netanyahu in US media, foreign ministry says

Egypt disapproves of the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in U.S. media describing them as "misleading accusations", the foreign ministry said late on

Egypt disapproves of statements by Netanyahu in US media, foreign ministry says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Dozens of runaway Congo soldiers face trial on violence charges

Congo authorities will put at least 75 soldiers on trial on Monday for fleeing the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into the eastern province of South Kivu and for violence against

Dozens of runaway Congo soldiers face trial on violence charges
Africa|Political|US|World

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

U.S.

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum, say military sources

The formation of a new Sudanese government is expected to happen after the recapture of Khartoum is completed, military sources told Reuters on Sunday, a day

Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum, say military sources
Africa|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya

Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert in the latest tragedy involving people seeking to reach Europe through the chaos-stricken North African country

2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Bodies of migrants recovered in southeast Libya, attorney general says

Libya's security authorities recovered at least 28 bodies of migrants from a mass grave in the desert in southeast Libya, the country's attorney general said on its Facebook page

Africa|Business|Economy

Ethiopia says debt restructuring negotiations in final stage

Ethiopia is in the "final stages" of negotiations with its creditors in an ongoing plan to restructure its debt, its finance minister, Ahmed Shide, said on Sunday.

Ethiopia says debt restructuring negotiations in final stage
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on 27 February to discuss 'serious' Palestinian developments

Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on 27 February to discuss what it described as "serious" developments for Palestinians, according to a statement from the Egyptian foreign

Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on 27 February to discuss 'serious' Palestinian developments
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali army says 25 civilians killed in convoy ambush

Insurgents killed 25 civilians and injured 13 others in an ambush of a military-escorted convoy near Mali's northeastern city of Gao on Friday, the army said late on Saturday.

Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?

U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human rights violation against a white minority group

Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?
Africa|Political|World

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Congo

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Congo
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday, citing

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
Africa|Americas|Political|US|World

Trump says some white South Africans are oppressed, could be resettled in the US. They say no thanks

Groups representing some of South Africa’s white minority have responded to a plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to offer them refugee status and resettlement in the United States by saying: thanks, but no thanks

Trump says some white South Africans are oppressed, could be resettled in the US. They say no thanks
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers
Africa|Election|Political

Ex-banker Thiam renounces French citizenship to run in Ivory Coast election

Former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has renounced his French citizenship to meet eligibility conditions for Ivory Coast's presidential election in October, as his party mulls

Ex-banker Thiam renounces French citizenship to run in Ivory Coast election
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt condemns Israeli suggestion of Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

Egypt condemned statements by Israeli officials suggesting the establishment of a Palestinian state on Saudi territory as "irresponsible" on Saturday.

Egypt condemns Israeli suggestion of Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|World

Trump’s aid freeze keeps life-saving programs shut, sparks “mayhem”

In Ghana and Kenya, insecticide and mosquito nets sit in warehouses because U.S. officials haven’t approved urgent anti-malaria campaigns.

Trump’s aid freeze keeps life-saving programs shut, sparks “mayhem”
Africa|Political|World

African leaders call for direct talks with rebels to resolve Congo conflict

Leaders at an unprecedented joint summit of Eastern and Southern African blocs aimed at defusing the crisis in Eastern Congo urged

African leaders call for direct talks with rebels to resolve Congo conflict
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Over 50 people killed in convoy ambush in northeast Mali, sources say

More than 50 people were killed near Mali's northeastern city of Gao on Friday after armed assailants ambushed their convoy and its army escort, a local official and residents said.

Africa|Political|US|World

Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country's land expropriation law

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formalizing his announcement earlier this week that he’ll freeze assistance to South Africa for a law aiming to address some of the wrongs of South Africa’s racist apartheid era

Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country's land expropriation law
Africa|Crime|Political|World

A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land

Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region

A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Bodies of migrants recovered in two locations in Libya, security and Red Crescent say

At least ‮29‬ bodies of migrants have been recovered in two locations in the southeast and west of Libya, a security directorate and the Libyan Red Crescent said on Thursday.

Bodies of migrants recovered in two locations in Libya, security and Red Crescent say
Africa|Americas|Crime|World

Children's bodies a 'battleground' in Haiti as sexual violence surges, UNICEF warns

Sexual violence against children in Haiti has surged in the last year and their bodies have been turned into "battlegrounds," UNICEF warned on Friday.

Children's bodies a 'battleground' in Haiti as sexual violence surges, UNICEF warns
Africa|Political|World

Worst may be coming in east Congo conflict, says UN rights head

The worst could be yet to come in east Congo's escalating crisis, U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday, warning that abuses including rape and sexual

Worst may be coming in east Congo conflict, says UN rights head
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time

Laila Soueif is a mathematician, a university professor, a political activist

A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt galvanizes Arab momentum against Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt said on Friday it had been in contact with Arab partners including Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to firm up the region's rejection of any displacement of

Egypt galvanizes Arab momentum against Trump's Gaza plan
Africa|Political|World

US warns of sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials over conflict

The U.S. has warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials ahead of a summit meant to address the escalating conflict in eastern Congo, according to a

US warns of sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials over conflict
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack

Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its neighbour's border.

Africa|Health|World

Threat of disease in DRC "multiplied" by conflict, WHO says

Conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has "multiplied" the risk of the spread of diseases, including cholera, malaria, tuberculosis and the deadly mpox virus, the

Threat of disease in DRC "multiplied" by conflict, WHO says
Africa|Political|World

UN rights body holds urgent session on violence in eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels advance

The U.N.’s top human rights body is holding an urgent session on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels recently captured a major city

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Puntland offensive deals blow to Islamic State in Somalia

Forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive they hope will

Puntland offensive deals blow to Islamic State in Somalia
Africa|Political|US|World

Reid G. Miller, longtime AP international correspondent and editor, dies at 90

Longtime Associated Press journalist Reid G

Reid G. Miller, longtime AP international correspondent and editor, dies at 90
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
Africa|Economy|Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

UN food agency WFP received dozens of US stop work orders despite emergency waiver

The U.N.

UN food agency WFP received dozens of US stop work orders despite emergency waiver
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it

Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s plan to empty the territory of its population

Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it
Africa|Economy|Food|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger

The Trump administration’s effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global

Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Another cobalt bust but this time it's different: Andy Home

The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last. 

Another cobalt bust but this time it's different: Andy Home
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to shore up security mission after US funding limbo

More than 100 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti's capital on Thursday to reinforce a security mission whose future has been in limbo, after the U.S. froze some funding

More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to shore up security mission after US funding limbo
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC sends health alert on Uganda's Ebola outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned doctors and other healthcare workers about an outbreak of Ebola cases in Uganda.

US CDC sends health alert on Uganda's Ebola outbreak
Africa|Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's aid cuts imperil emerging market investment cash

The United States' decision to freeze and potentially scrap its core aid agency jolted countries receiving its funding and could make it harder

Trump's aid cuts imperil emerging market investment cash
Africa|Economy|Finance

Zimbabwe central bank keeps policy rate at 35%

Zimbabwe's central bank said on Thursday that its monetary policy rate had been kept unchanged at 35%.

Zimbabwe central bank keeps policy rate at 35%
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian who survived 1948 Nakba rejects Trump's Gaza relocation plan

"We are staying here and dying here."

Palestinian who survived 1948 Nakba rejects Trump's Gaza relocation plan
Africa|Europe|World

Morocco foils 78,685 migrant attempts to reach Europe in 2024

Morocco stopped 78,685 migrants from illegally crossing into European Union territory in 2024, up 4.6% from a year earlier, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.

Morocco foils 78,685 migrant attempts to reach Europe in 2024
Africa|Health|Political|World

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Africa's leading public health official will write to the U.S.

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World

Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday

The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died on Tuesday in Lisbon after nearly seven decades as the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, will be

Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday
Africa|Political|World

Tshisekedi to join regional summit on eastern Congo conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi will take part in a joint summit of Eastern and Southern African leaders starting on Friday to discuss the conflict in its east,

Tshisekedi to join regional summit on eastern Congo conflict
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Swiss aid group says three workers killed in Congo attack

A Swiss aid group said on Thursday that three of its local employees were killed during an attack while on a humanitarian mission in eastern Congo where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels

Africa|Health|Travel|World

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Kenya central bank sees minimal effect on shilling from Trump aid freeze

Kenya's central bank governor said on Thursday that bank officials did not see much effect on the exchange rate from U.S.

Kenya central bank sees minimal effect on shilling from Trump aid freeze
Africa|Crime|World

More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says

More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says

More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
Africa|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bodies of 4 Pakistanis who died on a migrant boat journey off West Africa return home for burial

The bodies of four Pakistanis who drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa last month have been repatriated

Africa|Health|Political

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze

A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
Africa|Political|US|World

US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa

U.S.

US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa
Africa|Business|Political|World

South African leader spoke to Elon Musk about misinformation after Trump attack

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk on the subject of misinformation about South Africa, the presidency said on Tuesday, after U.S.

South African leader spoke to Elon Musk about misinformation after Trump attack
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

'I won't leave. Put that in your brain.' Palestinians reject Trump's call to expel them from Gaza

Stunned Palestinians rejected President Donald Trump's proposal to expel them from the Gaza Strip so that the U.S. could take over the territory and rebuild it for others

'I won't leave. Put that in your brain.' Palestinians reject Trump's call to expel them from Gaza
Africa|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

Tunisian president sacks finance minister, names a judge as new minister

The Tunisian president on Wednesday sacked Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri and named Michkat Khaldi, a judge, as new finance minister.

Africa|Americas|Health|Travel|World

US officials advise travelers to be careful in Uganda because of Ebola

U.S. health officials are telling Americans to take precautions if they travel to Uganda because of an Ebola outbreak

US officials advise travelers to be careful in Uganda because of Ebola
Africa|Political|World

Ceasefire in east Congo appears to crumble as rebels take another town

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of a mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, eight sources said on

Ceasefire in east Congo appears to crumble as rebels take another town
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo

Officials and residents say Rwanda-backed rebels have gained ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control of a town 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu

Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

As Goma ceasefire largely holds, Congo rushes to bury bodies from rebel offensive

Rebels in eastern Congo's largest city, Goma, began a ceasefire on Tuesday and people rushed to bury some 2,000 victims of last week's battles for the city as they feared the spread of

As Goma ceasefire largely holds, Congo rushes to bury bodies from rebel offensive
Africa|Crime|Political

Daughter of South Africa's ex-president Zuma charged over 2021 riots

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Daughter of South Africa's ex-president Zuma charged over 2021 riots
Africa|Political|World

Malawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered defense forces to begin preparations for a withdrawal of its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a statement said on

Malawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian court hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians

A Tunisian court sentenced a number of top politicians, former officials and journalists to long prison terms on Wednesday, defence lawyers said, the latest move in what critics say

Tunisian court hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

Britain and Mauritius deny reports the cost of Chagos Islands deal has doubled

Britain and Mauritius denied on Wednesday media reports that London could end up paying double the amount in a renegotiated deal to

Africa|Crime|Education|World

At least 17 students die in fire in northern Nigeria

At least 17 students died in a fire in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state on Tuesday night, a state police spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Kenya has begun talks with IMF for new lending program, finance minister says

Kenya has already started talks with International Monetary Fund officials to secure a new lending program when the current one expires in April, its finance

Kenya has begun talks with IMF for new lending program, finance minister says
Africa|Business|Health|Political|Technology

South African president phones influential billionaire Musk after Trump's funding threat

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk a day after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to cut the country's funding over a land expropriation law

South African president phones influential billionaire Musk after Trump's funding threat
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant

Italy’s justice minister has strongly defended the government’s decision to free and repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa's miners and governments: Russell

Beyond the short-term volatility and uncertainty created by U.S.

Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa's miners and governments: Russell
Africa|Education|Science|World

These apes can tell when humans don’t know something, study finds

These apes can tell when humans don’t know something, study finds

Africa|Business|Economy

South Africa business activity contracts again in January, PMI shows

South African private sector activity contracted sharply in January as output fell due to lower sales, a survey showed on Wednesday.

South Africa business activity contracts again in January, PMI shows
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Kenya private sector activity expands weakly in January, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for a fourth straight month in January but only modestly and at a slower pace than in December, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Kenya private sector activity expands weakly in January, PMI shows
Africa|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Uganda detains 9 finance ministry officials over central bank hack

Uganda's police have detained nine finance ministry officials as part of an investigation into accusations of hacking the central bank's electronic systems that resulted in theft

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

South Africa's president needed to call Elon Musk on Monday evening.

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Soldiers from El Salvador join UN-backed mission in Haiti to combat gang violence

Seventy soldiers from El Salvador have arrived in Haiti to support a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to help fight gangs that killed thousands of people last year and control much of the capital

Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal

Mauritius welcomes the prospect of U.S.

Africa|Health|Political|World

Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as reports of fighting continue

Congo’s government has described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as “false communication,” while the United Nations on Tuesday noted reports of heavy fighting with Congolese forces in the region

Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as reports of fighting continue
Africa|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Man makes unexpected discovery while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Man makes unexpected discovery while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Man makes unexpected discovery while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa|Asia|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UN warns maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause

A U.N. aid official said on Tuesday that a U.S. funding pause would cut off millions of Afghans from sexual and reproductive health services, and the continued absence

UN warns maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause
Africa|Political|World

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Congo

The U.N.

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Congo
Africa|Political|World

'I don't know': Rwandan president on if his country's troops are in DR Congo

In an exclusive interview with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, CNN's Larry Madowo pressed the country's leader on the uptick in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kagame has been accused by the Congolese government of supporting the rebel group M23 in the DRC. UN experts believe that an up to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are supporting M23 fighters there.

'I don't know': Rwandan president on if his country's troops are in DR Congo
Africa|Crime|World

Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims

The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against its former member John Smyth, who mistreated children in the 1970s and 1980s in the U.K. and Zimbabwe before fleeing to South Africa, where he died in 2018

Africa|Election|MidEast|Political|World

Libya's UN Mission forms panel to propose ways to solve election impasse

The U.N.

Africa|Political|World

South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat

South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat

South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat
Africa|Political|World

Uganda sends 1,000 more soldiers to east Congo near M23 conflict, sources say

Uganda has deployed more than 1,000 extra soldiers into east Congo in the last week near an area where the Kinshasa government is fighting M23 rebels

Uganda sends 1,000 more soldiers to east Congo near M23 conflict, sources say
Africa|Economy|Food|MidEast|World

Ukraine wants to open food hub in Egypt, minister says

Ukraine is studying the possibility of opening a logistics hub in Egypt for supplies of Ukrainian agricultural products to the region, agriculture minister Vitaliy Koval said on

Africa|Political|World

Rebels call for ceasefire in DR Congo after hundreds are killed in a week of fighting

Rebels call for ceasefire in DR Congo after hundreds are killed in a week of fighting

Rebels call for ceasefire in DR Congo after hundreds are killed in a week of fighting
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

Nigeria union suspends planned protest over telecom tariff, enters talks with government

Nigeria's largest labour union has suspended a planned nationwide protest against a 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs and will negotiate with the government to

Africa|Health|Science|World

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola

Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country's latest outbreak, according to the World

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast

Egypt's non-oil private sector posts growth in January, PMI shows

Egypt's non-oil private sector expanded in January, marking its best performance in over four years and its first growth since August as output and sales volumes increased, a

Egypt's non-oil private sector posts growth in January, PMI shows
Africa|Health|World

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people

Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Oil tanker attacked last year crosses Red Sea as Houthi ceasefire holds

Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker Chrysalis, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis last year, sailed through the Red Sea this week, the Suez Canal said on Monday, in one of the first

Oil tanker attacked last year crosses Red Sea as Houthi ceasefire holds
Africa|Political|US|World

How Trump's pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk's criticism of his homeland

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation

How Trump's pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk's criticism of his homeland
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over land law. Musk has also criticized the country

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa and has launched an investigation of the country’s polices, claiming a “massive” human rights violation is happening over a new land expropriation law

Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over land law. Musk has also criticized the country
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire

The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized eastern Congo’s key city of Goma have announced a unilateral ceasefire in the region for humanitarian reasons

The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire
Africa|Political|World

Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'

The international community must take concrete action and impose sanctions on Rwanda to curb the M23 rebel conflict in eastern Congo and keep the

Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'
Africa|Political|World

Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4

The Eastern Congo rebel alliance that includes the M23 has declared a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons starting on Feb. 4, the group known as the Congo River Alliance said in a

Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Gangs attack a neighborhood in Haiti that's home to the country's elite

Heavily armed gangs in Haiti have attacked a neighborhood that’s home to most of the country’s elite and had been largely untouched by criminals

Africa|Political|World

Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC

Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC

Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears

As Rwanda-backed M23

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump that laid bare deep

Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Nigeria moves to restart oil production in vulnerable region after Shell sells much of its business

The Nigerian government is in talks with local communities to restart oil production in a region that’s previously suffered environmental damage after oil giant Shell’s sale of its onshore business in the country

Nigeria moves to restart oil production in vulnerable region after Shell sells much of its business
Africa|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Gazans in Egypt reject displacement, grapple with decision when to go home

Weeks into the ceasefire in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians who left for neighbouring Egypt are grappling with the question of when they might go home, though they

Gazans in Egypt reject displacement, grapple with decision when to go home
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Africa takes GDP recalculation campaign to G20, but scepticism abounds

African countries plan a fresh push at international summits this year for standard measures of economic strength such as GDP to have better recognition of

Africa takes GDP recalculation campaign to G20, but scepticism abounds
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senior Islamic State Somalia commander captured in Puntland

A senior commander of Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, police and state media said, two days after the IS leadership was targeted with U.S. airstrikes and as

Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Cost of insuring South Africa's debt against default hits six-month high

The cost of insuring South Africa's debt against default rose to its highest since early August on Monday, after U.S.

Cost of insuring South Africa's debt against default hits six-month high
Africa|Political|World

What is behind Trump's aid threat to South Africa over land?

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding because of what he said were land

What is behind Trump's aid threat to South Africa over land?
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick Gold

Two former company executives with inside knowledge of Barrick Gold's operations in West Africa are helping to drive Mali's demands for a payment of around $200 million from the Canadian

How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick Gold
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Suspected al Shabaab gunmen abduct local officials in northeast Kenya

Gunmen suspected of belonging to the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group abducted five government officials in northeast Kenya on Monday as they were on their way to work, local

Africa|Business|Economy

Ghana consumer inflation slows to 23.5% year-on-year in January

Ghana's consumer inflation dipped slightly to 23.5% year-on-year in January from 23.8% in December, the statistics service said on Monday.

Ghana consumer inflation slows to 23.5% year-on-year in January
Africa|Health|Political|World

Hospitals in eastern Congo are crowded with wounded and exhausting their supplies

Hundreds of wounded people have poured into overcrowded hospitals in Goma after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the major city in eastern Congo last week

Hospitals in eastern Congo are crowded with wounded and exhausting their supplies
Africa|Political|US|World

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid
Africa|Business|Economy

South African factory conditions worsen for third straight month, Absa PMI shows

South African manufacturers reported a deterioration in business conditions for the third month in a row in January, a local purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on

South African factory conditions worsen for third straight month, Absa PMI shows
Africa|Asia|Political|World

Taiwan says S.Africa gives March deadline to move office from Pretoria

The South African government has given Taiwan a deadline of the end of March to relocate the island's de facto embassy outside of the capital city Pretoria, the Taiwanese Foreign

Taiwan says S.Africa gives March deadline to move office from Pretoria
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act

U.S.

Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act
Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

South Africa says its expropriation act is not exceptional after Trump says he will cut off aid

South Africa's foreign ministry said on Monday that its expropriation act was not exceptional, after U.S.

Africa|Crime|World

Attack on South Sudan cattle camps kills 35, community leader says

Unidentified attackers raided cattle camps in a southeastern area of South Sudan last week, killing at least 35 people and wounding 46, a community leader said.

Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Widow Francine Nsengiyumva and her three children have little to eat and sleep on the hard ground, but like many others at a makeshift displacement

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse

Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala

Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Paramilitary group attacks an open market in Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding scores

Sudan’s health authorities say a paramilitary group has attacked an open market in the city of Omdurman, killing 54 people and wounding scores

Paramilitary group attacks an open market in Sudan, killing 54 people and wounding scores
Africa|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Sick and wounded children begin crossing into Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after several months

A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing through Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt for treatment

Sick and wounded children begin crossing into Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after several months
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says U.S. carries out airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia

U.S. forces carried out airstrikes in Somalia on Saturday targeting a senior Islamic State attack planner and other members of the

Trump says U.S. carries out airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia
Africa|Political|US|World

US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia

The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term

US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania in 3rd failed attempt to keep them out

An Italian navy ship has taken migrants to Italy from asylum processing centers in Albania following a court decision in Rome

Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania in 3rd failed attempt to keep them out
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss Gaza; no mention of Palestinian transfer

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S.

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss Gaza; no mention of Palestinian transfer
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan

Powerful Arab nations have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan

Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo health ministry says 773 bodies in Goma hospital morgues

There were 773 bodies in hospital morgues in and around the eastern Congolese city of Goma as of Jan. 30 following this week's offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic

Congo health ministry says 773 bodies in Goma hospital morgues
Africa|Crime|Political|World

At least 54 people killed in Sudan market attack, health ministry says

At least 54 people were killed and 158 wounded on Saturday in a strike by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a market in the city of Omdurman, the health ministry said in a

Africa|Crime|Economy|World

Mali gold mine accident kills more than a dozen, including women and children

Thirteen artisanal miners, including women and three children, were killed in southwest Mali on Wednesday after a tunnel in which they were digging for gold flooded, the national

Africa|Asia|Europe|Travel|World

How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world

How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world

How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances, presenting a unified stance against U.S.

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ugandan leader pledges to continue using military courts despite ban

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said on Saturday his government would continue to prosecute civilians in military tribunals even after the country's top court banned the

Ugandan leader pledges to continue using military courts despite ban
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

Horst Koehler, former German president and IMF chief, dies at 81

Horst Koehler, former German president from 2004 to 2010 and a respected global policymaker with a particular interest in Africa, died on Saturday after a short illness at the age

Horst Koehler, former German president and IMF chief, dies at 81
Africa|Political|World

As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity

The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012

As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer wants 'strong protections' for military base in Chagos Islands deal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday told his Mauritian counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, that he wants "strong protections", including from "malign influence", for a U.S.-

UK's Starmer wants 'strong protections' for military base in Chagos Islands deal
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France to propose UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DRC conflict

France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N.

France to propose UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DRC conflict
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes

The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels were quickly expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region’s major city

Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
Africa|Business|Crime|Europe|World

Swiss criminal court convicts commodities firm Trafigura in Angola bribery case

Switzerland’s top criminal court convicted a multinational company for the first time, ruling against commodities trader Trafigura in a case of bribery linked to lucrative oil industry contracts in Angola

Swiss criminal court convicts commodities firm Trafigura in Angola bribery case
Africa|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|World

World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador

Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer who ranks as world’s most popular TikTok personality, has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the U.N.'s children’s agency

World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
Africa|Health|Political|World

UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo

UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo

UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt's president Sisi congratulates Syria's new president Sharaa, statement says

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was appointed on Wednesday by armed factions, and wished him success in achieving the

Egypt's president Sisi congratulates Syria's new president Sharaa, statement says
Africa|Political|World

Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march

Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old

Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Africa|Crime

Kenya's wave of deadly violence spurs women to fight back

From the young woman brutally murdered and dismembered in a short-term rental apartment to the Olympic runner set on fire by her estranged boyfriend, a surge in

Kenya's wave of deadly violence spurs women to fight back
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels captured a key city?

Rwanda-backed rebels have captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped

What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels captured a key city?
Africa|Crime|Travel|World

Tourist trampled to death by elephant while reportedly trying to save his grandchild at South Africa park

Tourist trampled to death by elephant while reportedly trying to save his grandchild at South Africa park

Tourist trampled to death by elephant while reportedly trying to save his grandchild at South Africa park
Africa|Business|Crime|Europe|World

Trafigura and former executive found guilty of bribing Angolan official

Switzerland's top criminal court convicted trading house Trafigura and a former senior executive of corruption on Friday in an unprecedented case over

Trafigura and former executive found guilty of bribing Angolan official
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo

The worsening conflict in eastern Congo has led to a surge in human rights violations including summary executions, the bombing of displacement camps, reports of gang rape and other

UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|Political

Uganda's top court bans military prosecution of civilians

Uganda's top court said on Friday that trying civilians in military courts was unconstitutional and ordered any ongoing prosecutions to stop immediately.

Uganda's top court bans military prosecution of civilians
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egyptians protest Trump displacement plan at Rafah border crossing

Thousands of people demonstrated at the Rafah border crossing on Friday, an eyewitness told Reuters, in a rare state-sanctioned protest against a proposal earlier this week by U.S.

Egyptians protest Trump displacement plan at Rafah border crossing
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology

Africa's big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade

Africa's biggest copper producers, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, are working on deals to gain exposure to metal trading

Africa's big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Suez Canal Authority says stability returning to Red Sea

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie has told shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk there are signs of stability returning to the Red Sea, and urged the company to take that into

Suez Canal Authority says stability returning to Red Sea
Africa|Crime|Political

2 associates of Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot

Two associates of Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup in the small West African country

Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital

Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Africa|Political|World

Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions

South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the deaths of 13 of its soldiers in

Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
Africa|Political|World

Having seized Goma, Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern

When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to immediately withdraw.

Having seized Goma, Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali

Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali

A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo

In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support

Africa|Health|World

Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years

A Ugandan health official says a nurse in the capital, Kampala, has died of Ebola, in the first recorded fatality since the country's last outbreak ended in 2023

Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years
Africa|Election|Political|World

Comoros president says a 'child' will replace him, opponents see succession plan

(The Jan. 24 story said the president's comments confirmed accusations he had been grooming his son to take over.

Comoros president says a 'child' will replace him, opponents see succession plan
Africa|Election|Political|World

Comoros president Assoumani denies he intends to hand power to son

(This Jan. 25 story has been corrected to clarify that President Assoumani's remarks have been interpreted in different ways by the government and his opponents.

Comoros president Assoumani denies he intends to hand power to son
Africa|Health|World

Congo checks 12 possible Ebola cases, African health body says

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities are investigating 12 possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus in its northwest, Africa's main health body said on Thursday, though first

Congo checks 12 possible Ebola cases, African health body says
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas confirms killing of its military leader, months after airstrike

Hamas' armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, on Thursday confirmed the killing of its military leader Mohammed Deif and deputy military commander Marwan Issa in combat.

Hamas confirms killing of its military leader, months after airstrike
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains

The United Nations expressed deep concern at reports of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops advancing south towards the Congolese city of Bukavu on Thursday, as the militants sought also to

Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains
Africa|Health|World

Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead

Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala with the first confirmed patient dying from it on Wednesday, the health ministry said

Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead
Africa|Political|World

DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover

DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover

DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Africa|Health|World

WHO cites reports saying 45 dead in Congo fighting, warns of disease risks

The World Health Organization said on Thursday that over 2,000 people have been wounded by fighting in and around Congo's city of Goma and 45 people have died, citing unnamed

WHO cites reports saying 45 dead in Congo fighting, warns of disease risks
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump says crisis between Rwanda and DRC is a 'very serious problem'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described the crisis between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo as a "very serious problem."

Trump says crisis between Rwanda and DRC is a 'very serious problem'
Africa|Political|World

French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis

France's foreign minister was due in Rwanda on Thursday after talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of efforts to prevent a

French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France hands over last military base in Chad

France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities

France hands over last military base in Chad
Africa|Crime|Political

Daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma arrested on terrorism charges over riots

A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence during deadly riots that shook the country in 2021

Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Smaller economies' medium term default risk could have risen

Some of the world's smallest economies, especially in Africa, could be at increased risk of being unable to pay their debts in the medium term, even as

Smaller economies' medium term default risk could have risen
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Morocco stops German feed grain imports over foot-and-mouth disease

Morocco has halted imports of feed grains from Germany following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the head of Morocco's grain trade federation (FNCL) said on Thursday.

Morocco stops German feed grain imports over foot-and-mouth disease
Africa|Economy|Political

Nigeria union rejects telecom tariff hike, plans nationwide protest

Nigeria's main labour union has rejected a government-approved 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs and announced plans for a nationwide protest on Feb. 4.

Nigeria union rejects telecom tariff hike, plans nationwide protest
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

The U.N. human rights chief appealed on Thursday for $500 million in funding for 2025 to support its work such as investigating human rights abuses around the world from Syria to

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
Africa|Economy|Political|World

UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict

Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardise the over $1 billion of aid it receives every year.

UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Forty-five people arrested in Africa in anti-terrorism and drugs stings, says Interpol

Forty-five people have been arrested in west Africa over the past three months in operations targeting drugs trafficking and the financing of terrorism, said global police body

Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

International Criminal Court has Putin, Netanyahu in its sights, yet its courtrooms are empty

The International Criminal Court has found itself without a single trial ahead for the first time in years

International Criminal Court has Putin, Netanyahu in its sights, yet its courtrooms are empty
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo's largest city

Rebels backed by Rwanda have captured more towns in eastern Congo as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the conflict-battered region

Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo's largest city
Africa|Political|World

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south

As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda urges ceasefire in Congo, negotiations with rebels, foreign minister says

Rwanda, which diplomats say backs M23 fighters who seized Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo this week, called on Wednesday for a ceasefire across eastern Congo and for

Rwanda urges ceasefire in Congo, negotiations with rebels, foreign minister says
Africa|Asia|Business|MidEast|World

Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says

A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday.

Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hamas will free 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in next hostage release Thursday

Israel and Hamas say the militant group will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals in the next hostage release on Thursday

Hamas will free 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in next hostage release Thursday
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed

Health and humanitarian groups around the world were still uncertain on Wednesday if and how they could resume work after

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed
Africa|Political|World

ECOWAS pledges to 'keep door open' after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS

ECOWAS pledges to 'keep door open' after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
Africa|Political|World

Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover
Africa|Lifestyle|World

Pug life: A South African woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable 'clowns of the dog world'

A woman in South Africa has rescued more than 2,500 pugs over the years after she and her husband sold their house, lived in a trailer home for a while and generally reset their lives to help as many dogs in need as they could

Pug life: A South African woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable 'clowns of the dog world'
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him

Migrants expressed their dismay and sense of betrayal on Wednesday over Italy's decision last week to release a Libyan policeman wanted by the International Criminal

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him
Africa|Political|World

Congo's defeated foreign mercenaries head home with 'big relief'

Nearly 300 foreign mercenaries hired by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to counter a swift offensive by

Congo's defeated foreign mercenaries head home with 'big relief'
Africa|World

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers

A small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan's Unity State crashed on takeoff from its oilfield airport on Wednesday, killing 20 people, the region's information minister

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers
Africa|Political|World

Congolese civilians caught in a growing rebellion face a terrible choice

Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s interior and seek the protection of an army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda, which is accused of backing the rebels

Congolese civilians caught in a growing rebellion face a terrible choice
Africa|Business|World

20 killed when a Chinese oil company's flight crashes in South Sudan

South Sudanese authorities say 20 people were killed when a small plane chartered by a Chinese oil company crashed in a remote part of South Sudan

Africa|Political|World

What happened in Rwanda's 1994 genocide?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma.

What happened in Rwanda's 1994 genocide?
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Sisi says Egypt will not take part in 'act of injustice' displacing Palestinians

Egypt will not participate in the displacement of Palestinians, an "act of injustice" that would threaten Egyptian security, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Wednesday in his

Sisi says Egypt will not take part in 'act of injustice' displacing Palestinians
Africa|Political|World

West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the bloc following their

West Africa bloc announces formal exit of three junta-led states
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections

An Italian navy ship has arrived in Albania with 49 migrants intercepted in international waters for processing of their asylum applications at special Albanian centers

Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections
Africa|Political|US|World

Rubio tells Rwandan president US wants ceasefire in Congo

U.S.

Rubio tells Rwandan president US wants ceasefire in Congo
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting worldwide. Rubio adds more exemptions

U.S.-funded aid programs worldwide have begun firing staff and preparing to shut down their operations as an unprecedented Trump administration freeze on foreign assistance brings their work to a sudden halt

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting worldwide. Rubio adds more exemptions
Africa|Political|World

Refugees and surrendering Congolese soldiers stream into Rwanda

Refugees, surrendering Congolese soldiers and stranded truckers thronged the Rwandan border on Tuesday, hoping to reach safety after rebels captured the

Refugees and surrendering Congolese soldiers stream into Rwanda
Africa|Political|World

Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets

Congolese security forces have tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after entering eastern Congo’s largest city

Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets
Africa|Political|World

US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo

The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan troops and M23 rebel forces in

US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital

Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city Goma on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to

Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
Africa|Political|World

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Trump's order will stop aid group feeding malnourished children in Ethiopia, sources say

The Trump administration's freeze on U.S. foreign aid globally has included a stop-work order to a program run by aid group Action Against Hunger helping severely

Trump's order will stop aid group feeding malnourished children in Ethiopia, sources say
Africa|Political|World

Rise of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Congo harder to stop this time

After three years on the run from the Rwandan-backed M23 insurgency in eastern Congo, on Sunday, with the rebels fighting their way into Goma's city outskirts,

Rise of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Congo harder to stop this time
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

'No safe place to go to from Goma' for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city

Bodies are lying on the streets

'No safe place to go to from Goma' for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
Africa|Asia|Economy|Health|MidEast|World

China bans livestock product imports from numerous countries on disease worries

China has prohibited imports of sheep, goat, poultry and even-toed ungulates from African, Asian and European countries due to outbreaks of livestock diseases such as sheep pox,

Africa|Political|World

Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east

Rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa on Tuesday, drawing tear gas from police, in an

Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east
Africa|Asia|Business|MidEast|World

Crew abandon HK-flagged container ship in Red Sea after fire, sources say

The crew of the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia have abandoned the container ship in the Red Sea after it caught fire on Tuesday, two maritime sources said, adding the cause

Africa|Political|World

Congo's M23 rebels control Goma airport, diplomatic and security sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group has gained control of the airport in the eastern city of Goma, diplomatic and security sources told Reuters.

Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries, sources say

The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries, sources say
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World

‘Things are really changing for them’: Why explorer known as ‘Indiana Jones for girls’ is walking across Saudi Arabia

‘Things are really changing for them’: Why explorer known as ‘Indiana Jones for girls’ is walking across Saudi Arabia

‘Things are really changing for them’: Why explorer known as ‘Indiana Jones for girls’ is walking across Saudi Arabia
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Goma hospitals overwhelmed with wounded, dead bodies in the streets, UN agencies say

Dead bodies were scattered in the streets of Goma and hospitals were overwhelmed with patients with gunshot and shrapnel wounds, a day after Rwanda-backed rebels

Africa|Political|World

Four more South African soldiers killed in Congo, defence department says

Four more South African soldiers have been killed in fighting with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said, taking the number of South African

Four more South African soldiers killed in Congo, defence department says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again

Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what

With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Africa|Crime|Political|World

ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for those accused of atrocities in Sudan's West Darfur region

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says his office will be seeking arrest warrants for those accused of atrocities in Sudan’s West Darfur region, which has seen reported ethnic cleansing by paramilitary forces that have been fighting government forces for 19 months

ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for those accused of atrocities in Sudan's West Darfur region
Africa|Travel|US|World

US opens probe into sudden movement on United Airlines flight from Nigeria

The U.S.

US opens probe into sudden movement on United Airlines flight from Nigeria
Africa|Political|World

Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation

Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo's largest city Goma on Monday,

Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
Africa|Political|World

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they've captured the key city of Goma

Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the regional hub from Congolese forces

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they've captured the key city of Goma
Africa|Crime|Political|World

At least 22 Nigerian soldiers killed as insurgents counter military assault

At least 22 soldiers have been killed and several wounded in Nigeria's northeast after insurgents deployed improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers to ward off attacks by the

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN

Fighting across the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and "is still very much ongoing ... it's not over yet," senior U.N. official in

Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings

South Sudan has lifted a nationwide curfew imposed more than 10 days ago after a night of deadly rioting in the capital over the alleged killing of South Sudanese people by the army

South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings
Africa|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|US

Goldman Sachs promotes Duffner to head activism defense in EMEA, memo says

Goldman Sachs on Monday tapped veteran banker Stefan Duffner to lead the investment bank's activism and shareholder advisory work in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at a

Goldman Sachs promotes Duffner to head activism defense in EMEA, memo says
Africa|Election|Political|World

Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency

In 2018, Corneille Nangaa orchestrated the heavily criticised vote that handed President Felix Tshisekedi power.

Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

After whirlwind gains, Sudanese military leaders hail 'turning point'

After a week of whirlwind gains for the Sudanese army and allies in the capital Khartoum, leaders hailed a turning point in the civil war, speaking to reporters

After whirlwind gains, Sudanese military leaders hail 'turning point'
Africa|MidEast|World

How Gazans returning north are checked for weapons

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians returning to their homes in northern Gaza have passed through checkpoints in a central zone of the enclave where scanners check for

How Gazans returning north are checked for weapons
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Imane Ayissi celebrates African craftsmanship with modern elegance at Paris Couture Week

Cameroon-born designer Imane Ayissi fused sumptuous satin and taffeta with ancestral African crafts in a couture collection that celebrated heritage while embracing modernity

Imane Ayissi celebrates African craftsmanship with modern elegance at Paris Couture Week
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Thirty-seven suspected terrorists arrested in East Africa, says Interpol

Thirty-seven suspected terrorists, including suspected members of Islamic State, have been arrested across east Africa over the last two months, the global police body Interpol said

Thirty-seven suspected terrorists arrested in East Africa, says Interpol
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a 'declaration of war'

Rwanda-backed rebels claim they have captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, as the United Nations describe a “mass panic” among its 2 million people and Congo’s government say the rebel advance was a “declaration of war.”

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a 'declaration of war'
Africa|Europe|Political|World

France condemns Rwanda's action in Democratic Republic of Congo

France expresses its solidarity regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo and condemns actions by Rwanda in the country, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday.

France condemns Rwanda's action in Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier

The new era of unpredictability, marked by tariff threats and rising global tensions, is prompting emerging market investors to look for shelter in frontier markets

To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier
Africa|Political|World

UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo

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UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Arab allies and confounds a Republican senator

President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza has fallen flat with both countries' governments and perplexed a congressional ally

Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Arab allies and confounds a Republican senator
Africa|Political|World

Leader of Congo's rebel alliance say they have taken Goma

Congolese rebels said on Sunday they had taken Goma, the biggest city in the east of the mineral-rich country, after a lightning advance that has forced

Leader of Congo's rebel alliance say they have taken Goma
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan army chief visits Khartoum headquarters, vows to defeat RSF paramilitary

Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited its strategic headquarters in central Khartoum on Sunday in his first appearance there since government forces claimed to

Sudan army chief visits Khartoum headquarters, vows to defeat RSF paramilitary
Africa|Health|MidEast|Political|World

About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says

Around 70 people were killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan

About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sierra Leone says it is investigating reports that Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country

Sierra Leone's information ministry said on Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is in the country and benefiting from high-level

Sierra Leone says it is investigating reports that Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country
Africa|Health|Political|World

Airstrike kills at least 70 seeking care at last functioning hospital in North Darfur capital as Sudan’s civil war rages

Airstrike kills at least 70 seeking care at last functioning hospital in North Darfur capital as Sudan’s civil war rages

Airstrike kills at least 70 seeking care at last functioning hospital in North Darfur capital as Sudan’s civil war rages
Africa|Crime|World

Islamist militants kill at least 20 Nigerian troops, security sources say

Suspected Islamist fighters killed at least 20 Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, after attacking an army base in a remote town in

Africa|Political|World

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

United Nations and army officials say fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city
Africa|Health|Political|World

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike

The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Sudan after a drone attack on a hospital in Sudan's North Darfur

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Africa|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Benedict Cumberbatch explains how a near-death experience changed his outlook on life

Benedict Cumberbatch explains how a near-death experience changed his outlook on life

Benedict Cumberbatch explains how a near-death experience changed his outlook on life
Africa|MidEast|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 153 war detainees

Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
Africa|Political|World

Congo severs ties with Rwanda as eastern conflict escalates

Congo has severed all diplomatic ties with Rwanda and South Africa said on Saturday that nine of its peacekeepers had been killed amid a surge in fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels in

Congo severs ties with Rwanda as eastern conflict escalates
Africa|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

Fighting around Sudan’s largest oil refinery has set the sprawling complex ablaze, sending thick, black smoke over the country’s capital, Khartoum

Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show
Africa|Business|Food|Health|Science

‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’

‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’

‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Moody's revises Kenya's ratings to 'positive' on potential liquidity risks easing

Global ratings agency Moody's revised Kenya's outlook to "positive" from "negative" on Friday, citing a potential ease in liquidity risks and improving debt affordability over time.

Moody's revises Kenya's ratings to 'positive' on potential liquidity risks easing
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources

By David Lewis, Stephanie van den Berg and Reade Levinson NAIROBI/THE HAGUE - One of Europe's most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has found refuge and high-level

European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum; RSF disputes

The Sudanese army has broken a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of its command centre in central Khartoum, the army said on Friday, in what would be a major victory in

Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum; RSF disputes
Africa|Political|World

Congo provincial military governor dies in rebel offensive

The military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has died from gunshot wounds suffered on the front line during an offensive by M23 rebels, the army said on

Congo provincial military governor dies in rebel offensive
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says

The army says Nigerian soldiers have killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers over the past week in an operation targeting a decades-long insurgency by Islamic militants in the northeast and attacks by various armed groups in the northwest

Africa|Travel|US|World

Six people injured in mid-air jolt that forced DC-bound United plane to make emergency landing in Nigeria

Six people injured in mid-air jolt that forced DC-bound United plane to make emergency landing in Nigeria

Africa|Environment|World

Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is flooded

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises that were swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods this month caused by a tropical cyclone

Africa|Environment|World

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery

More than 100 dead dolphins have been found on the coast of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, with officials yet to establish what caused their deaths.

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this

Two U.S. lawmakers will keep trying to block arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, having determined that the UAE is providing weapons to the paramilitary

US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military says it remains deployed in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Friday that it remained deployed in southern Lebanon while maintaining the terms of the ceasefire deal.

Israeli military says it remains deployed in southern Lebanon
Africa|Political|World

Governor of Congo's North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma

Governor of Congo's North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export

Officials say Egypt and a consortium made up of energy companies Total of France and Italy’s Eni will sign a key agreement next month to transport natural gas from an undersea deposit inside Cypriot waters to Egypt, where it will be liquefied and processed for export

Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Scores of Ethiopians die in long-running Amhara conflict, rights body says

Ethiopian forces and Amhara militiamen have both in recent months killed dozens of civilians, caught in a conflict plaguing the country's second-largest

Scores of Ethiopians die in long-running Amhara conflict, rights body says
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation

When a 25-year-old government worker was asked in 2007 to allow spoiled rice from Rwanda to be transported across the border to eastern Congo, he knew the risks of resisting corruption

Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation
Africa|Asia|Education|Environment|World

Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says

The United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather

Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
Africa|Business|Europe|MidEast|World

Maersk not returning to the Gulf of Aden for now

Maersk will continue to divert vessels away from the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea and toward the southern tip of Africa despite Yemen's Houthis announcing they will curb their

Maersk not returning to the Gulf of Aden for now
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian court declares Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation

A federal court in Nigeria has declared the Islamist Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation, a designation that allows the military to use maximum force against a

Africa|Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Thais send smuggled tortoises home to Tanzania as evidence against suspected wildlife traffickers

More than 100 baby tortoises, most of them dead, have been returned to Tanzania from Thailand as evidence in a case against a wildlife smuggling network

Africa|Environment|Science|World

Fears that the world’s biggest iceberg could hit island in the South Atlantic

Fears that the world’s biggest iceberg could hit island in the South Atlantic

Fears that the world’s biggest iceberg could hit island in the South Atlantic
Africa|Health|MidEast|Political

Egypt's new malpractice law could accelerate an exodus of doctors, medics warn

Late at night in a Cairo public hospital, a young doctor treating a patient in severe pain found the CT scanner was broken, so relying on his clinical judgment alone,

Egypt's new malpractice law could accelerate an exodus of doctors, medics warn
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|World

U.S. WHO exit jeopardizes Africa, says health body

The U.S. plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization will squeeze Africa's health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, calling

U.S. WHO exit jeopardizes Africa, says health body
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels battling Congo's army close in on Goma as panic spreads among city's 2 million people

Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army

M23 rebels battling Congo's army close in on Goma as panic spreads among city's 2 million people
Africa|Americas|Economy|Political|World

Haitians demand priority after government spends $3.8M for a brief visit from Colombia's leader

Haiti's government has invested more than $3.8 million to welcome Colombia's president

Haitians demand priority after government spends $3.8M for a brief visit from Colombia's leader
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within a year or two, finance minister says

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within the next year or two from an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter to lift its population out of

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within a year or two, finance minister says
Africa|Crime|World

Boko Haram militants kill at least 20 in Nigeria's Borno state

At least 20 fishermen have been killed in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno after Boko Haram insurgents attacked their village, fishermen and local security officers said on

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa

Botswana President Duma Boko said on Thursday that the West had every reason to play a role in Africa as other global powers like China exert an influence on the

Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudanese army, paramilitary RSF trade blames for fires at Khartoum refinery

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday accused each other of attacking the Khartoum refinery in Al-Jaili.

Sudanese army, paramilitary RSF trade blames for fires at Khartoum refinery
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

Botswana president aims to clinch De Beers deal, diversify economy

Top diamond producer Botswana's new President Duma Boko said on Thursday that he hoped to clinch a long-delayed sales pact with industry giant De

Botswana president aims to clinch De Beers deal, diversify economy
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Families of apartheid-era victims sue South African government for damages

Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government for what

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance

Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,

Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance
Africa|Arts|Business|Fashion and Beauty|World

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion
Africa|Election|Political

Gabon to hold presidential elections on April 12

Gabon's council of ministers said late on Wednesday that presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on

Africa|Business|Economy

S.Africa's Reserve Bank to cut rates by 25 bps Jan 30 to 7.50%- Reuters poll

The South African Reserve Bank will trim its repo rate next week by a quarter of a percentage point to 7.50% and repeat that in March, but then delay its final

S.Africa's Reserve Bank to cut rates by 25 bps Jan 30 to 7.50%- Reuters poll
Africa|MidEast|World

Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity

Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity

Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
Africa|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Malian singer Rokia Traore to be released from Belgian prison, news agency reports

Malian singer Rokia Traore, arrested in Rome last year over an international child custody dispute and later handed over to Belgium, will be released from a Belgian prison on

Malian singer Rokia Traore to be released from Belgian prison, news agency reports
Africa|Business|Political|World

South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.

South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says
Africa|Political|World

1,772 Black servicemen who died in WWI were ignored in South Africa. At last they are being honored

More than 1,700 Black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles on the Allied side during World War I and have no known grave have been recognized with a memorial more than a century later

1,772 Black servicemen who died in WWI were ignored in South Africa. At last they are being honored
Africa|Political|World

A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo's largest city and over 100,000 people have fled

The M23 rebel group is advancing toward eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma

A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo's largest city and over 100,000 people have fled
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route

The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local

Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route
Africa|Economy|World

UN seeks $910 million for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's northeast

The United Nations will this week appeal for $910 million to help tackle a humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria, which has been in the grip of an Islamist

UN seeks $910 million for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's northeast
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs

More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs

More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs
Africa|Political|World

Junta-led Sahel states ready joint force of 5,000 troops, says minister

A joint force of 5,000 troops from military-led neighbours Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region, Niger's defence chief said on state

Junta-led Sahel states ready joint force of 5,000 troops, says minister
Africa|Crime|Technology|World

The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note

Late last year, a specialized camera was lowered into an almost 1.6-mile-deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped and starving

The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Freed Spanish hostage set to land in Algerian air base

A plane carrying Spanish hostage Gilbert Navarro, who was kidnapped in North Africa on Jan. 17, was expected to land in Algeria's Boufarik air base, Algerian state media

Freed Spanish hostage set to land in Algerian air base
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Mali rebel group frees Spanish national kidnapped in Algeria

A rebel group in Mali says it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

More than 2,400 aid trucks enter Gaza under truce, UN says no big looting issues

Nearly 900 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the third day of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas, as a

More than 2,400 aid trucks enter Gaza under truce, UN says no big looting issues
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen Red Sea port capacity down sharply after hostilities, UN says

Operations at a Red Sea port in Yemen used for aid imports have fallen to about a quarter of its capacity, a UN official said on Tuesday, adding it was not certain that a Gaza

Yemen Red Sea port capacity down sharply after hostilities, UN says
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy releases senior Libyan police officer it arrested on ICC warrant

Italy has released a senior member of Libya's judicial police who it had arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes accusations, an interior

Africa|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled

Italian state-run RAI says a court in Turin has freed a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

Africa|MidEast|Political|World

2011 Africa and Middle East Unrest Fast Facts

2011 Africa and Middle East Unrest Fast Facts

Africa|Political

Ghana president taps retired army officer as envoy to junta-led Sahel states

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina

Ghana president taps retired army officer as envoy to junta-led Sahel states
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Suez expansion to be operational in first quarter, canal chairman says

The new stretch of the Suez Canal near Egypt's Little Bitter Lake will be operational in the first quarter of this year, the chairman of the canal authority Osama Rabie said on

Suez expansion to be operational in first quarter, canal chairman says
Africa|Crime|World

Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in Burkina Faso have been released

Four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in West Africa over the weekend have been released in Niger

Africa|Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case

An investigating magistrate has been appointed in Belgium after Democratic Republic of the Congo in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using

Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case
Africa|Crime|Economy|World

Nigeria death toll from fuel truck blast reaches 98

The death toll from a weekend fuel truck blast in Nigeria has reached 98 after more bodies were recovered from the wreckage on Monday, the head of the regional

Africa|Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

Nigeria to rebase GDP and inflation data by month-end, stats office says

Nigeria plans to rebase its gross domestic product and inflation data by the end of the month to capture changes in certain sectors of the economy and to reflect current consumption

Nigeria to rebase GDP and inflation data by month-end, stats office says
Africa|Crime|World

Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say

South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where dozens of miners died and 246 were rescued last week

Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Sudan says 16 Sudanese nationals killed in last week's unrest

South Sudan police said on Monday that 16 Sudanese nationals were killed in riots last week over the alleged killings of South Sudanese people in Sudan's El Gezira region.

Africa|Health|World

A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears

Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease

A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
Africa|Crime|World

Gang leader 'Tiger' evades South African police after 78 mine deaths

A suspected gang leader known as "Tiger" escaped with the help of South African police after being pulled from an illegal gold mine last week where at least 78

Gang leader 'Tiger' evades South African police after 78 mine deaths
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners

Ghana's military says that soldiers have killed at least seven people at a gold mine

Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

UK'S Lammy says it is 'right' US reviews Chagos Islands deal

Britain's foreign secretary David Lammy said it was right that the new U.S. administration has the chance to review a deal with Mauritius over the future of a U.S.-British military

UK'S Lammy says it is 'right' US reviews Chagos Islands deal
Africa|Business|Education|Technology

Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark

Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark