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Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

A resolution adopted at the party’s annual conference directs the government to “initiate the requisite legislative amendments” to implement the plan.

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

Thousands have protests in Gabes city to demand the closure of a phosphate processing plant, which they say is behind a rise in pollution-related health problems.

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

IHH starts debris clearance and environmental cleanup operations in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction from Israeli brutal war attacks.

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

More than 218,000 registered voters in the TRNC prepare to choose a new president from eight candidates in the upcoming Sunday election.

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou failed to secure a win in eight matches since taking charge last month.

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

A cascade of dam projects across East Africa represents a region determined to harness its rivers for affordable electricity, industrial growth, and an end to energy dependence.

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Opinion

opinion

opinion

Kaan Devecioglu

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

In Tripoli, powerful groups such as the Rada (Deterrence) Forces and the 444th Brigade, among others, have effectively replaced state security mechanisms.

Iran’s nuclear calculus in an unsettled Middle East

Türkiye steps in: How Erdogan’s diplomacy helped deliver Gaza’s hardest-won ceasefire

By Fatma Sarıaslan

Apartheid in South Africa and Israel: Striking Parallels, Crucial Differences

By Richard Anderson Falk

Remembering October 7: contested memories and continuing consequences

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

In Tripoli, powerful groups such as the Rada (Deterrence) Forces and the 444th Brigade, among others, have effectively replaced state security mechanisms.

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

Iran’s nuclear calculus in an unsettled Middle East

Türkiye steps in: How Erdogan’s diplomacy helped deliver Gaza’s hardest-won ceasefire

By Fatma Sarıaslan

Apartheid in South Africa and Israel: Striking Parallels, Crucial Differences

By Richard Anderson Falk

Remembering October 7: contested memories and continuing consequences

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

A resolution adopted at the party’s annual conference directs the government to “initiate the requisite legislative amendments” to implement the plan.

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to extend President Mnangagwa's term

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

Thousands have protests in Gabes city to demand the closure of a phosphate processing plant, which they say is behind a rise in pollution-related health problems.

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

Arrests at Tunisia protests demanding closure of factory linked to poisoning

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

IHH starts debris clearance and environmental cleanup operations in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction from Israeli brutal war attacks.

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

In pictures: Turkish aid group launches debris removal, cleanup in Gaza’s north

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

Damming the rivers: How East Africa is powering an energy revolution

A cascade of dam projects across East Africa represents a region determined to harness its rivers for affordable electricity, industrial growth, and an end to energy dependence.

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political chess master who commanded millions of followers for years

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Benin's Makossa: Championing homegrown answers to Africa's nutrition crisis

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

More than 218,000 registered voters in the TRNC prepare to choose a new president from eight candidates in the upcoming Sunday election.

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

Turkish Cypriots prepare to vote in crucial presidential election

Opinion

opinion

opinion

Kaan Devecioglu

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

In Tripoli, powerful groups such as the Rada (Deterrence) Forces and the 444th Brigade, among others, have effectively replaced state security mechanisms.

Iran’s nuclear calculus in an unsettled Middle East

Türkiye steps in: How Erdogan’s diplomacy helped deliver Gaza’s hardest-won ceasefire

By Fatma Sarıaslan

Apartheid in South Africa and Israel: Striking Parallels, Crucial Differences

By Richard Anderson Falk

Remembering October 7: contested memories and continuing consequences

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

In Tripoli, powerful groups such as the Rada (Deterrence) Forces and the 444th Brigade, among others, have effectively replaced state security mechanisms.

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

Türkiye’s role in stabilising Libya’s fragmented political and security structure

Iran’s nuclear calculus in an unsettled Middle East

Türkiye steps in: How Erdogan’s diplomacy helped deliver Gaza’s hardest-won ceasefire

By Fatma Sarıaslan

Apartheid in South Africa and Israel: Striking Parallels, Crucial Differences

By Richard Anderson Falk

Remembering October 7: contested memories and continuing consequences

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou failed to secure a win in eight matches since taking charge last month.

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Forest boss Postecoglou sacked after defeat by Chelsea

Featured Story

Reggae music lover and Arsenal fan: Kenyans grieve Raila Odinga

Reggae music lover and Arsenal fan: Kenyans grieve Raila Odinga

Reggae music lover and Arsenal fan: Kenyans grieve Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga's force of personality gave him an outsize hold on Kenyan people despite five failed attempts at the presidency.

Life

South Africa introduces AI robot as school teacher

South Africa introduces AI robot as school teacher

South Africa introduces AI robot as school teacher

Igbo-Ora Twins Festival: How an ancient Nigerian town became world’s twin capital

Igbo-Ora Twins Festival: How an ancient Nigerian town became world’s twin capital

Igbo-Ora Twins Festival: How an ancient Nigerian town became world’s twin capital

Kingdom of Kubala: The Africans claiming Scotland as their ‘ancestral home’

Kingdom of Kubala: The Africans claiming Scotland as their ‘ancestral home’

Kingdom of Kubala: The Africans claiming Scotland as their ‘ancestral home’

Ethiopian heritage experts train in Türkiye on art of manuscript restoration

Ethiopian heritage experts train in Türkiye on art of manuscript restoration

Ethiopian heritage experts train in Türkiye on art of manuscript restoration

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Kenyan mourners injured in Odinga's public viewing in stronghold

Large crowds of people were seen crying, waving Kenyan flags and at one point pushing one another in a scuffle at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

French bank BNP Paribas enabled Bashir-era atrocities in Sudan - US jury

BNP Paribas ordered to pay a combined $20.5m to three Sudanese plaintiffs who testified about human rights abuses perpetrated under ex-president Omar al-Bashir's rule.

Obama pays tribute to Kenya opposition leader Odinga

Barrack Obama's father hailed from Siaya County on the shores of Lake Victoria - the same region where Raila Odinga was born and will be buried on Sunday.

Côte d'Ivoire reviews protest rules ahead of presidential vote

Côte d'Ivoire reviews protest rules ahead of presidential vote

Côte d'Ivoire reviews protest rules ahead of presidential vote

The authorities said only five candidates officially approved to contest the presidency in the October 25 vote will be allowed to hold rallies.

How India’s ‘bulldozer justice’ is targeting Muslims who say ‘I love Muhammad’

ICC rejects Israel's appeal bid over arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Gaza accuses Israel of organ theft from Palestinians, urges global probe

Guinea-Bissau's main opposition left out of final electoral list

Türkiye and Africa will continue walking toward a common future: President Erdogan

Kenyan mourners injured in Odinga's public viewing in stronghold

Large crowds of people were seen crying, waving Kenyan flags and at one point pushing one another in a scuffle at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

French bank BNP Paribas enabled Bashir-era atrocities in Sudan - US jury

BNP Paribas ordered to pay a combined $20.5m to three Sudanese plaintiffs who testified about human rights abuses perpetrated under ex-president Omar al-Bashir's rule.

Obama pays tribute to Kenya opposition leader Odinga

Barrack Obama's father hailed from Siaya County on the shores of Lake Victoria - the same region where Raila Odinga was born and will be buried on Sunday.

How India’s ‘bulldozer justice’ is targeting Muslims who say ‘I love Muhammad’

ICC rejects Israel's appeal bid over arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Gaza accuses Israel of organ theft from Palestinians, urges global probe

Guinea-Bissau's main opposition left out of final electoral list

Türkiye and Africa will continue walking toward a common future: President Erdogan

Politics

When will Cameroon's presidential election results be announced?

When will Cameroon's presidential election results be announced?

When will Cameroon's presidential election results be announced?

Coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president

Coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president

Coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president

Senegal's President Faye unveils report of French colonial massacre of WW II African soldiers

Senegal's President Faye unveils report of French colonial massacre of WW II African soldiers

Senegal's President Faye unveils report of French colonial massacre of WW II African soldiers

Madagascar coup leader says open to talks with African Union after suspension

Madagascar coup leader says open to talks with African Union after suspension

Madagascar coup leader says open to talks with African Union after suspension

Videos

Sports

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike loses bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike loses bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike loses bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics

Nneka Ogwumike had been trying to play for the country where her parents were born since the Tokyo Games in 2021.

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in a penalty shootout.

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

DR Congo, Nigeria, and Gabon join Cameroon in booking their tickets for next month’s African Play-Off Tournament.

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

For the first time in history, Cabo Verde will compete at a FIFA World Cup, joining Ghana, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco as Africa’s representatives at the 2026 tournament.

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in a penalty shootout.

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

Galatasaray hail Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin in World Cup Qualifiers

DR Congo, Nigeria, and Gabon join Cameroon in booking their tickets for next month’s African Play-Off Tournament.

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

Cabo Verde president leads nation in celebrating historic World Cup qualification

For the first time in history, Cabo Verde will compete at a FIFA World Cup, joining Ghana, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco as Africa’s representatives at the 2026 tournament.

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Millions, not few, must adopt zero waste, emphasises Emine Erdogan

Millions, not few, must adopt zero waste, emphasises Emine Erdogan

Millions, not few, must adopt zero waste, emphasises Emine Erdogan

Two die in Kenya crush at funeral for opposition leader Odinga - charity

Two die in Kenya crush at funeral for opposition leader Odinga - charity

Two die in Kenya crush at funeral for opposition leader Odinga - charity

Sudan atrocities funding lawsuit against French bank BNP Paribas goes to jury

Sudan atrocities funding lawsuit against French bank BNP Paribas goes to jury

Sudan atrocities funding lawsuit against French bank BNP Paribas goes to jury

Erdogan calls for Gaza's healing, vows Türkiye's support for lasting peace

Erdogan calls for Gaza's healing, vows Türkiye's support for lasting peace

Erdogan calls for Gaza's healing, vows Türkiye's support for lasting peace

Türkiye-Africa ties enter new era of “irreversible” partnership - AU Commissioner

Türkiye-Africa ties enter new era of “irreversible” partnership - AU Commissioner

Türkiye-Africa ties enter new era of “irreversible” partnership - AU Commissioner

In pictures: Thousands attend state funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga

In pictures: Thousands attend state funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga

In pictures: Thousands attend state funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga

Lebanese court grants bail to Gaddafi's son held for years

Lebanese court grants bail to Gaddafi's son held for years

Lebanese court grants bail to Gaddafi's son held for years

Turkish diver Sahika Ercumen breaks world record in dive devoted to Gaza

Turkish diver Sahika Ercumen breaks world record in dive devoted to Gaza

Turkish diver Sahika Ercumen breaks world record in dive devoted to Gaza

Zero Waste Forum kicks off in Istanbul to advance sustainability goals

Zero Waste Forum kicks off in Istanbul to advance sustainability goals

Zero Waste Forum kicks off in Istanbul to advance sustainability goals

Rift Valley fever outbreak kills over 30 in Senegal, Mauritania

Rift Valley fever outbreak kills over 30 in Senegal, Mauritania

Rift Valley fever outbreak kills over 30 in Senegal, Mauritania

Chinese firm rushes to extract over 60,000 metric tonnes of lithium ahead of Zimbabwe ban

Chinese firm rushes to extract over 60,000 metric tonnes of lithium ahead of Zimbabwe ban

Chinese firm rushes to extract over 60,000 metric tonnes of lithium ahead of Zimbabwe ban

South Sudan hails Türkiye's enduring friendship, eyes broader economic cooperation

South Sudan hails Türkiye's enduring friendship, eyes broader economic cooperation

South Sudan hails Türkiye's enduring friendship, eyes broader economic cooperation

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan advocates women's role in global peace at Türkiye-Africa Forum

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan advocates women's role in global peace at Türkiye-Africa Forum

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan advocates women's role in global peace at Türkiye-Africa Forum

Russia to start 'immediately' preparing Putin-Trump summit

Russia to start 'immediately' preparing Putin-Trump summit

Russia to start 'immediately' preparing Putin-Trump summit

Four people reportedly killed as police fire into crowd during Raila Odinga's viewing in Kenya

Four people reportedly killed as police fire into crowd during Raila Odinga's viewing in Kenya

Four people reportedly killed as police fire into crowd during Raila Odinga's viewing in Kenya