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South Africa will not urge allies to boycott G20 Summit in US – president
Cyril Ramaphosa says Pretoria is not “wired” to push for this type of action, as each country must decide for itself
Dec 4, 2025 14:21
Negotiating with terrorists is ‘unacceptable’ – Nigerian defense minister
General Christopher Musa says talks only strengthen armed groups as the country faces a surge in kidnappings
Dec 4, 2025 13:22
US to punish Nigerians accused of killing Christians
A new State Department policy targets Islamist terrorists and other violent actors in the African country
Dec 4, 2025 13:05
Apartheid-era police officers found guilty of murder
South African judges have convicted suspects for the 1987 shooting death of student activist Caiphus Nyoka
Dec 4, 2025 09:59
UN sounds alarm over escalating violence in African state
A conflict driven by Al-Shabaab militants that erupted in Mozambique in 2017 is rapidly spreading to new areas, the organization has warned
Dec 4, 2025 09:55
Trump brands Somalis ‘garbage’
The US president claims migrants from the African country “contribute nothing” to US society
Dec 3, 2025 14:11
UK troops committed murder, sex abuse and torture in Kenya – investigators
A parliamentary inquiry has flagged BATUK for lack of transparency and accountability, citing allegations of misconduct and abuse of power
Dec 3, 2025 10:28
DR Congo and rebels trade ceasefire violation claims
Army officials and the M23 coalition have accused each other of breaking a truce just days before a Washington-backed peace deal is set to be signed
Dec 3, 2025 09:55
Adolf Hitler seeks name change after reelection
The Namibian politician says his name has caused confusion and unwanted associations with Nazi ideology
Dec 2, 2025 14:11
African opposition leader dies in custody
Anicet Ekane’s party has labelled his death a “political assassination” and accused Cameroon’s government of denying him medical care
Dec 2, 2025 12:24
Africa demands its seat at the table. Will it get one? Opinion
The continent needs a unified stance to receive more support for its pursuit of UNSC reform, experts believe
Dec 2, 2025 12:06
African state declares end of Ebola outbreak
The virus has been contained three months after the start of the epidemic in DR Congo, which resulted in 45 deaths, according to health officials
Dec 2, 2025 10:30
Nigeria grants asylum to opposition figure from neighbor state
Abuja says its embassy in Guinea-Bissau is offering protection to Fernando Dias after “imminent threats” to his life
Dec 2, 2025 09:25
African state denies ownership of vessel seized by Iran
Eswatini’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport says the country has no ships registered under its flag
Dec 1, 2025 14:08
Africa demands accountability for colonial crimes
The continent continues to pay a heavy price for atrocities committed against its people, Algeria’s foreign minister has said
Dec 1, 2025 14:02
Russia to open first embassy in island nation
Moscow will open a diplomatic mission in the Comoros after decades of handling bilateral ties through its consular post in Madagascar
Dec 1, 2025 10:01
South Africa dismisses Trump’s G20 threat
The country will remain an active member of the group despite a diplomatic rift with the US, its leader has said
Dec 1, 2025 09:20
Africa must not copy the West – expert Exclusive
Nations on the continent should draw on their own traditions and economic sovereignty to shape democratic systems that fit local realities, Moussa Ibrahim has said
Nov 28, 2025 14:00
Guinea-Bissau president flees after post-election coup
Regional leaders have intervened to secure Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s release following his arrest by the military on Wednesday
Nov 28, 2025 12:23
Corruption fight is key policy – Madagascar’s interim leader Exclusive
Michael Randrianirina has said all those who plundered the country “for many years” will be held accountable
Nov 28, 2025 09:51
Apple sued over ‘deceptive’ claims
A US-based advocacy group is seeking a court order to bar the tech giant from misleading consumers over its DR Congo minerals supply chain
Nov 28, 2025 09:13
South Africa receives backing after US G20 threat
The non-profit FW de Klerk Foundation says Pretoria is an “equal” member of the group and must not be bullied out of global forums
Nov 27, 2025 14:38
Nigerian president declares emergency as attacks surge
Bola Tinubu has ordered a major recruitment drive for the security forces after abductions intensified across the country
Nov 27, 2025 14:05

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