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African football champions stripped of continental title
The Confederation of African Football rules Senegal’s win invalid after a disciplinary review and beaten opponent Morocco’s appeal
Mar 18, 2026 14:31
Ex-Belgian diplomat faces trial over Lumumba assassination
Etienne Davignon took part in war crimes, including the “humiliating and degrading” treatment of the anti-colonial leader, prosecutors have said
Mar 18, 2026 12:59
Somali region cuts ties with federal government
Officials from the South West state have announced a split with Mogadishu over interference in local affairs
Mar 18, 2026 11:04
Congolese president wins election by landslide
Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in power for more than four decades, secured 94.82% of the vote in the Central African nation
Mar 18, 2026 09:10
Namibia determined to deepen ties with Russia – president
The African state’s president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, emphasized cooperation in energy, agriculture, defense, and education
Mar 17, 2026 14:58
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran – official
Pretoria cannot be drawn into the sphere-of-influence politics that the great powers want to pull it into, Foreign Ministry Director-General Zane Dangor has said
Mar 17, 2026 13:18
Moscow confirms next Russia-Africa summit
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the plans after talks with his Kenyan counterpart, Musalia Mudavadi
Mar 17, 2026 10:10
Multiple suicide bomb explosions hit Nigeria (VIDEO)
More than 20 people have been killed in blasts carried out by suspected Boko Haram militants in Maiduguri, the authorities have said
Mar 17, 2026 09:18
Floods force South Africa to shut border with neighbor (VIDEO)
Rising water levels pose a risk to staff, travelers, and infrastructure at the Pafuri and Giriyondo ports of entry with Mozambique, an official has said
Mar 16, 2026 15:48
Moscow talks give Russia-Kenya dialogue ‘new impetus’ – Lavrov
The top diplomats discussed many areas for cooperation, including trade, security, education and tourism
Mar 16, 2026 14:03
South Africa reviews Israel’s defense in Gaza genocide case
Pretoria will consider West Jerusalem’s submission and determine the next step in the proceedings, President Ramaphosa’s office has said
Mar 16, 2026 13:23
Congolese vote in presidential election (VIDEO)
Brazzaville’s relations with Moscow will remain strong, incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso has pledged
Mar 16, 2026 10:20
From De Gaulle to Macron: The place where every French leader makes the same mistakes FEATURE
For decades, Africa has consistently been viewed by Paris as a space to offset its lost global influence
Mar 14, 2026 12:10
South African leader defends army deployment in crime-hit areas
Pretoria wants to secure lasting stability and rid the country of crime, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Mar 14, 2026 12:10
Airport police arrest man with over 2,000 live ants
A Chinese national detained in Kenya was trying to smuggle insects in his luggage
Mar 13, 2026 15:04
US deports more migrants to Africa
Four deportees, a Tanzanian, a Sudanese and two Somalis, have arrived in Eswatini, the government has said
Mar 13, 2026 12:23
Ethiopia landslides claim 70 lives
Heavy rains have triggered a disaster in the Gamo Zone, displacing thousands and damaging 190 homes
Mar 13, 2026 11:13
Ghana seeks UN declaration of slave trade as ‘gravest crime’
The move is aimed at advancing truth, recognition and reconciliation, the African nation’s leader, John Mahama, has said
Mar 13, 2026 09:29
UNICEF worker killed in DR Congo (VIDEO)
At least three people, including a French national, have died in drone strikes in the city of Goma
Mar 12, 2026 14:02
Senegal lawmakers tighten anti-LGBTQ law
The African nation has already criminalized same-sex relations, but officials say the 1966 law is not strict enough
Mar 12, 2026 12:03
‘Hate speech’ and ‘genocide’ claims: Why has South Africa summoned the US envoy?
Washington cannot dictate to Pretoria how to deal with domestic issues, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has said
Mar 12, 2026 10:48
Dozens dead in Kenyan flooding (VIDEO)
More than 2,600 families have been displaced as heavy downpours damage homes and infrastructure across the country, police have said
Mar 12, 2026 10:10
Forget the island: Jeffrey Epstein’s secret war for Libya’s billions Opinion
New DOJ documents expose a 2011 plan by Epstein and former intelligence operatives to seize $70 billion in frozen Libyan assets
Mar 12, 2026 04:57
Soldiers deployed to combat crime in South Africa
A total of 550 personnel of the national defense force have been employed under ‘Operation Prosper – illegal mining,’ President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Mar 11, 2026 14:43

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