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Central African Republic President Touadera wins 3rd term in office

Provisional results show President Faustin-Archange Touadera winning a third term after term limits were removed.

Central African Republic President Touadera wins 3rd term in office

Central African Republic President Touadera wins 3rd term in office

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

This northern Kenyan settlement inhabited only by Samburu women and children provides a self-governed sanctuary for survivors of violence and social ostracism.

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

Nearly 65,000 people displaced from Sudan's Kordofan due to insecurity: UN

Nearly 65,000 civilians have fled the Kordofan region in southern Sudan over the past three months due to escalating insecurity, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.

Nearly 65,000 people displaced from Sudan's Kordofan due to insecurity: UN

Nearly 65,000 people displaced from Sudan's Kordofan due to insecurity: UN

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Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

With millions under blockade and terrorists offering a grim form of order, the nations of the Sahel are in a race to prove that the state, not the gun, is the true guarantor of citizens' survival.

Ali Mohamed Farah

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and the geopolitics of the Red Sea

Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad

Israel's Somaliland Gamble: A reckless move fueling regional instability

Zambian youth: A call by the digitally native

By Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur

Democracy makes a strong comeback to Somalia after 56 years

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

With millions under blockade and terrorists offering a grim form of order, the nations of the Sahel are in a race to prove that the state, not the gun, is the true guarantor of citizens' survival.

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

Ali Mohamed Farah

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and the geopolitics of the Red Sea

Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad

Israel's Somaliland Gamble: A reckless move fueling regional instability

Zambian youth: A call by the digitally native

By Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur

Democracy makes a strong comeback to Somalia after 56 years

Erdogan to Trump: Venezuela must not be dragged into instability

Turkish President expresses Türkiye's support to the "friendly people of Venezuela in their struggle for prosperity, peace, and development."

Erdogan to Trump: Venezuela must not be dragged into instability

Erdogan to Trump: Venezuela must not be dragged into instability

Salah seals Egypt win over Benin to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal's Egypt's 3-1 win over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Monday.

Salah seals Egypt win over Benin to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Salah seals Egypt win over Benin to reach AFCON quarterfinals

At least nine Nigerian soldiers lose their lives after vehicle runs over explosive device

At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and several others injured when their convoy ran over a landmine and came under fire in Borno state in the northeast.

At least nine Nigerian soldiers lose their lives after vehicle runs over explosive device

At least nine Nigerian soldiers lose their lives after vehicle runs over explosive device

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

Ltungai: Where women fence off men for their protection

This northern Kenyan settlement inhabited only by Samburu women and children provides a self-governed sanctuary for survivors of violence and social ostracism.

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Pressure and progress: How Africa repositioned itself in 2025

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Göktuğ Çalışkan

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

With millions under blockade and terrorists offering a grim form of order, the nations of the Sahel are in a race to prove that the state, not the gun, is the true guarantor of citizens' survival.

Ali Mohamed Farah

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and the geopolitics of the Red Sea

Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad

Israel's Somaliland Gamble: A reckless move fueling regional instability

Zambian youth: A call by the digitally native

By Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur

Democracy makes a strong comeback to Somalia after 56 years

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

With millions under blockade and terrorists offering a grim form of order, the nations of the Sahel are in a race to prove that the state, not the gun, is the true guarantor of citizens' survival.

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

Sahel's shifting war: The hydra-headed challenge of terrorist groups

Ali Mohamed Farah

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and the geopolitics of the Red Sea

Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad

Israel's Somaliland Gamble: A reckless move fueling regional instability

Zambian youth: A call by the digitally native

By Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur

Democracy makes a strong comeback to Somalia after 56 years

AFCON 2025: Latest news and analysis

Knockout pressure mounts as Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria chase AFCON last 8 spots

Knockout pressure mounts as Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria chase AFCON last 8 spots

Knockout pressure mounts as Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria chase AFCON last 8 spots

South Africa gear up for AFCON rematch with Cameroon

South Africa gear up for AFCON rematch with Cameroon

South Africa gear up for AFCON rematch with Cameroon

AFCON 2025: Teams battle for quarterfinal spots

AFCON 2025: Teams battle for quarterfinal spots

AFCON 2025: Teams battle for quarterfinal spots

Gabon suspends the national team after 'disgraceful performance' at AFCON

Gabon suspends the national team after 'disgraceful performance' at AFCON

Gabon suspends the national team after 'disgraceful performance' at AFCON

Featured Story

Award-winning South African singer Makhadzi in 'stable condition' after car crash

Award-winning South African singer Makhadzi in 'stable condition' after car crash

Award-winning South African singer Makhadzi in 'stable condition' after car crash

Makhadzi had alighted from her vehicle when she was struck by a passing car.

Life

In pictures: Fireworks and celebrations as Africa welcomes 2026

In pictures: Fireworks and celebrations as Africa welcomes 2026

In pictures: Fireworks and celebrations as Africa welcomes 2026

DRC's hero: Lumumba's look-alike steals the show at AFCON 2025

DRC's hero: Lumumba's look-alike steals the show at AFCON 2025

DRC's hero: Lumumba's look-alike steals the show at AFCON 2025

How Anthony Joshua survived car crash in Nigeria

How Anthony Joshua survived car crash in Nigeria

How Anthony Joshua survived car crash in Nigeria

Turkish community inaugurates new mosque in Uganda

Turkish community inaugurates new mosque in Uganda

Turkish community inaugurates new mosque in Uganda

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Ethiopia's international bond jumps after draft deal with bondholders

Ethiopia's sole international bond rose on Monday, Tradeweb data showed, after the government said it had reached a preliminary restructuring deal with its bondholders.

Uganda bans live broadcasts of 'riots' as elections draw closer

Uganda's government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, "unlawful processions" and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his time in office.

Suspected terrorists attack gold mine, abduct employees in Mali

Suspected terrorists attacked the Morila gold mine in Mali at the weekend, burning equipment and taking seven employees hostage before releasing them, an official from the mining ministry told Reuters on Monday.

Angola floats 'proposals' to end fighting in eastern DRC

Angola floats 'proposals' to end fighting in eastern DRC

Angola floats 'proposals' to end fighting in eastern DRC

Angola said on Monday it had floated to President Felix Tshisekedi proposals to end the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and that the Congolese leader had found them "interesting."

Guterres criticises US at UNSC over Venezuela attack, Maduro abduction

Europeans must ensure their own security: Turkish FM

On land, Uganda can fight against the US, Museveni says as he reflects on Venezuela events

Nigerian preacher under probe over allegations of sexual abuse against multiple women

Erdogan calls for Türkiye's return to US-led F-35 programme, says move would improve NATO security

Ethiopia's international bond jumps after draft deal with bondholders

Ethiopia's sole international bond rose on Monday, Tradeweb data showed, after the government said it had reached a preliminary restructuring deal with its bondholders.

Uganda bans live broadcasts of 'riots' as elections draw closer

Uganda's government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, "unlawful processions" and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his time in office.

Suspected terrorists attack gold mine, abduct employees in Mali

Suspected terrorists attacked the Morila gold mine in Mali at the weekend, burning equipment and taking seven employees hostage before releasing them, an official from the mining ministry told Reuters on Monday.

Guterres criticises US at UNSC over Venezuela attack, Maduro abduction

Europeans must ensure their own security: Turkish FM

On land, Uganda can fight against the US, Museveni says as he reflects on Venezuela events

Nigerian preacher under probe over allegations of sexual abuse against multiple women

Erdogan calls for Türkiye's return to US-led F-35 programme, says move would improve NATO security

Politics

Trump threatens second strike in Venezuela if 'they don't behave', warns of operation in Colombia

Trump threatens second strike in Venezuela if 'they don't behave', warns of operation in Colombia

Trump threatens second strike in Venezuela if 'they don't behave', warns of operation in Colombia

Guinea's Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya as election winner

Guinea's Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya as election winner

Guinea's Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya as election winner

Nigeria orders manhunt after gunmen kill dozens in Niger state

Nigeria orders manhunt after gunmen kill dozens in Niger state

Nigeria orders manhunt after gunmen kill dozens in Niger state

AU expresses 'grave concern', South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting over Venezuela

AU expresses 'grave concern', South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting over Venezuela

AU expresses 'grave concern', South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting over Venezuela

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Sports

Nigerian police charge Anthony Joshua's driver over fatal crash

Nigerian police charge Anthony Joshua's driver over fatal crash

Nigerian police charge Anthony Joshua's driver over fatal crash

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with reckless and dangerous driving.

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca joined Chelsea in 2024 but a poor run of form in December HAS prompted the club hierarchy to take action.

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Here’s a look at the nicknames and how the teams lived up to them in the group stage which ended Wednesday.

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

The heavyweight boxer was deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home, according to officials, after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings were to decide the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trajectory, Morocco would have played the final against Senegal, with The Atlas Lions winning the coveted trophy.

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca joined Chelsea in 2024 but a poor run of form in December HAS prompted the club hierarchy to take action.

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions and Eagles: Teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Here’s a look at the nicknames and how the teams lived up to them in the group stage which ended Wednesday.

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

The heavyweight boxer was deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home, according to officials, after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?

If FIFA rankings were to decide the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trajectory, Morocco would have played the final against Senegal, with The Atlas Lions winning the coveted trophy.

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Sudan army intercepts RSF drone attack on major dam, military sites

Sudan army intercepts RSF drone attack on major dam, military sites

Sudan army intercepts RSF drone attack on major dam, military sites

Turkish President Erdogan tells Saudi Crown Prince stability in Yemen, Somalia is critical

Turkish President Erdogan tells Saudi Crown Prince stability in Yemen, Somalia is critical

Turkish President Erdogan tells Saudi Crown Prince stability in Yemen, Somalia is critical

Four-week training on African history and heritage concludes in Istanbul

Four-week training on African history and heritage concludes in Istanbul

Four-week training on African history and heritage concludes in Istanbul

Somali forces kill 15, capture eight Al Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Somali forces kill 15, capture eight Al Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Somali forces kill 15, capture eight Al Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in drug bust

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in drug bust

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in drug bust

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow

Benin, Niger expel each other's diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Benin, Niger expel each other's diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Benin, Niger expel each other's diplomats in tit-for-tat move

US attacks in Venezuela killed at least 40 people: report

US attacks in Venezuela killed at least 40 people: report

US attacks in Venezuela killed at least 40 people: report

At least 25 people killed, 13 others rescued in Nigeria boat accident

At least 25 people killed, 13 others rescued in Nigeria boat accident

At least 25 people killed, 13 others rescued in Nigeria boat accident

More than 30 people killed, several others kidnapped in central Nigeria: police

More than 30 people killed, several others kidnapped in central Nigeria: police

More than 30 people killed, several others kidnapped in central Nigeria: police

Power outage after drone strikes in Sudan's El Obeid

Power outage after drone strikes in Sudan's El Obeid

Power outage after drone strikes in Sudan's El Obeid

Lightning kills two people, injures 150 others in South Africa

Lightning kills two people, injures 150 others in South Africa

Lightning kills two people, injures 150 others in South Africa

US plan for Venezuela: Abduct President Maduro, take oil and then what?

US plan for Venezuela: Abduct President Maduro, take oil and then what?

US plan for Venezuela: Abduct President Maduro, take oil and then what?

Sudan medics warn of looming humanitarian disaster in South Kordofan amid the RSF siege

Sudan medics warn of looming humanitarian disaster in South Kordofan amid the RSF siege

Sudan medics warn of looming humanitarian disaster in South Kordofan amid the RSF siege

Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after Nigeria car crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after Nigeria car crash