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Kidnapped Nigerian retired general and wife appeal for help in video

Major General Abubakar Rabe and his wife were abducted from their car while travelling in Katsina state and efforts are ongoing to rescue the couple.

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general and wife appeal for help in video

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general and wife appeal for help in video

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

As social media platforms increasingly rely on automated moderation systems to police content, artists who depict traditional African cultural practices are finding themselves trapped in a digital paradox.

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

Mozambique bishop dead after shooting at home

President Daniel Chapo expresses his "deep sadness" at Bishop Osorio Afonso's death, calling it "an irreparable loss for Mozambican society".

Mozambique bishop dead after shooting at home

Mozambique bishop dead after shooting at home

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Kennedy Chileshe

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

The enemy is poverty, inequality, poor leadership, lack of education, and the lingering poison of a divide-and-rule system that taught Africans to eat each other while the real thieves eat the continent.

Why Germany's China policy is dividing Europe and weakening its own economy

Somalia chose patience over quick cash

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

Uganda’s open door and the enduring power of African solidarity

By Cem Duran Uzun

The CHP Congress could not survive the rule of law

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

The enemy is poverty, inequality, poor leadership, lack of education, and the lingering poison of a divide-and-rule system that taught Africans to eat each other while the real thieves eat the continent.

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

Why Germany's China policy is dividing Europe and weakening its own economy

Somalia chose patience over quick cash

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

Uganda’s open door and the enduring power of African solidarity

By Cem Duran Uzun

The CHP Congress could not survive the rule of law

Mauritius restricts entry of travelers from Ebola-hit countries

The cabinet also proposes postponement of US-Africa business summit scheduled to be hosted in July.

Mauritius restricts entry of travelers from Ebola-hit countries

Mauritius restricts entry of travelers from Ebola-hit countries

African, Iranian journalists denied visas for World Cup, sports association says

The International Sports Press Association says it has written to FIFA's director of media relations for urgent action.

African, Iranian journalists denied visas for World Cup, sports association says

African, Iranian journalists denied visas for World Cup, sports association says

Ebola spread could match record outbreak, official warns

Modelling from US CDC shows the current outbreak could approach the worst Ebola outbreak in history, the West Africa epidemic in 2014-2016.

Ebola spread could match record outbreak, official warns

Ebola spread could match record outbreak, official warns

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

Mistaken culture? How AI moderation threatens African artistic traditions

As social media platforms increasingly rely on automated moderation systems to police content, artists who depict traditional African cultural practices are finding themselves trapped in a digital paradox.

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

African nursing, global divide: two wards, one struggle for universal care

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Kennedy Chileshe

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

The enemy is poverty, inequality, poor leadership, lack of education, and the lingering poison of a divide-and-rule system that taught Africans to eat each other while the real thieves eat the continent.

Why Germany's China policy is dividing Europe and weakening its own economy

Somalia chose patience over quick cash

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

Uganda’s open door and the enduring power of African solidarity

By Cem Duran Uzun

The CHP Congress could not survive the rule of law

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

The enemy is poverty, inequality, poor leadership, lack of education, and the lingering poison of a divide-and-rule system that taught Africans to eat each other while the real thieves eat the continent.

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

Why Germany's China policy is dividing Europe and weakening its own economy

Somalia chose patience over quick cash

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

Uganda’s open door and the enduring power of African solidarity

By Cem Duran Uzun

The CHP Congress could not survive the rule of law

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Istanbul hosts International Conquest Cup 2026

Istanbul hosts International Conquest Cup 2026

Istanbul hosts International Conquest Cup 2026

Athletes from across the globe test their skill, precision and mental strength as they aim for top honours.

Life

The super-rich and the burden of poverty in Africa

The super-rich and the burden of poverty in Africa

The super-rich and the burden of poverty in Africa

50 years on, Fela's legendary 'Zombie' album still resonates in Nigeria

50 years on, Fela's legendary 'Zombie' album still resonates in Nigeria

50 years on, Fela's legendary 'Zombie' album still resonates in Nigeria

Explained: What is Eid al-Adha?

Explained: What is Eid al-Adha?

Explained: What is Eid al-Adha?

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to perform with Shakira at 2026 World Cup final

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to perform with Shakira at 2026 World Cup final

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to perform with Shakira at 2026 World Cup final

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Iran blasts US 'discriminatory treatment' over World Cup visa refusals

The Iranian embassy accused the United States of deliberate discrimination after visas were not granted to managerial staff and technical advisers of the national team.

Ebola crisis: Traders suffer big losses on Uganda-DRC border

Uganda closed its western border to prevent the spread of Ebola from DRC, but the move is now hitting businesses.

Ebola spreading 'rapidly' with 71 new cases confirmed in one day

The new data bring the total number of confirmed cases to 452 since the outbreak with 82 confirmed deaths.

Guinea ruling party wins landslide in parliament, municipal elections

Guinea ruling party wins landslide in parliament, municipal elections

Guinea ruling party wins landslide in parliament, municipal elections

The elections were a step towards a return to democratic rule after a 2021 coup in the West African country.

Mali jails French diplomat over alleged destabilisation plot

Emine Erdogan: Zero Waste a key pillar of climate action

Ebola outbreak: WHO launches $518m plan to contain deadly virus

Israel, Netanyahu face unfavourable global public opinion: survey

Iran rejects idea of Trump meeting Khamenei, calls it 'unrealistic'

Iran blasts US 'discriminatory treatment' over World Cup visa refusals

The Iranian embassy accused the United States of deliberate discrimination after visas were not granted to managerial staff and technical advisers of the national team.

Ebola crisis: Traders suffer big losses on Uganda-DRC border

Uganda closed its western border to prevent the spread of Ebola from DRC, but the move is now hitting businesses.

Ebola spreading 'rapidly' with 71 new cases confirmed in one day

The new data bring the total number of confirmed cases to 452 since the outbreak with 82 confirmed deaths.

Mali jails French diplomat over alleged destabilisation plot

Emine Erdogan: Zero Waste a key pillar of climate action

Ebola outbreak: WHO launches $518m plan to contain deadly virus

Israel, Netanyahu face unfavourable global public opinion: survey

Iran rejects idea of Trump meeting Khamenei, calls it 'unrealistic'

Politics

Anti-immigration: Nigeria repatriating over 1,000 nationals from South Africa

Anti-immigration: Nigeria repatriating over 1,000 nationals from South Africa

Anti-immigration: Nigeria repatriating over 1,000 nationals from South Africa

South Africa sacks organised crime unit boss

South Africa sacks organised crime unit boss

South Africa sacks organised crime unit boss

Libyan protesters storm UN mission headquarters over 'migrant resettlement' reports

Libyan protesters storm UN mission headquarters over 'migrant resettlement' reports

Libyan protesters storm UN mission headquarters over 'migrant resettlement' reports

Tunisian court sentences opposition leader Ghannouchi to life in prison

Tunisian court sentences opposition leader Ghannouchi to life in prison

Tunisian court sentences opposition leader Ghannouchi to life in prison

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Sports

France to beat Spain in World Cup final: economists

France to beat Spain in World Cup final: economists

France to beat Spain in World Cup final: economists

French player Kylian Mbappe picked as likely winner of both the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player, and the Golden Boot for top scorer, according to the survey.

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between co-host Mexico and South Africa.

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

The Democratic Republic of Congo's football squad travelled to Spain on Thursday to continue their World Cup preparations and still hope to go ahead with their planned friendly against Chile next week.

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

With a blend of seasoned leaders and rising stars, the Crescent-Stars begin their final preparations ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 24 years.

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit football jerseys in Canadian history.

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

Burna Boy, Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between co-host Mexico and South Africa.

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

DRC travel to Spain for World Cup preparations even after mayor cancels Chile friendly

The Democratic Republic of Congo's football squad travelled to Spain on Thursday to continue their World Cup preparations and still hope to go ahead with their planned friendly against Chile next week.

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

World Cup countdown begins as Türkiye's national team arrive in US

With a blend of seasoned leaders and rising stars, the Crescent-Stars begin their final preparations ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 24 years.

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Canada police arrest two people selling fake World Cup jerseys worth $2.5 million

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit football jerseys in Canadian history.

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At least 49 die of thirst in Sahara desert after truck breakdown in Niger

At least 49 die of thirst in Sahara desert after truck breakdown in Niger

At least 49 die of thirst in Sahara desert after truck breakdown in Niger

Nigeria arrests man over deepfake audio of President Tinubu

Nigeria arrests man over deepfake audio of President Tinubu

Nigeria arrests man over deepfake audio of President Tinubu

Iran says missiles ready as Israeli threats to Beirut raise ceasefire fears

Iran says missiles ready as Israeli threats to Beirut raise ceasefire fears

Iran says missiles ready as Israeli threats to Beirut raise ceasefire fears

Nigeria's Dangote refinery exceeds capacity, processes 700,000 barrels

Nigeria's Dangote refinery exceeds capacity, processes 700,000 barrels

Nigeria's Dangote refinery exceeds capacity, processes 700,000 barrels

Guinea Bissau's opposition leader under house arrest

Guinea Bissau's opposition leader under house arrest

Guinea Bissau's opposition leader under house arrest

Türkiye slams Israel's approval of new illegal settlements in occupied West Bank

Türkiye slams Israel's approval of new illegal settlements in occupied West Bank

Türkiye slams Israel's approval of new illegal settlements in occupied West Bank

Algeria builds new section of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline

Algeria builds new section of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline

Algeria builds new section of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline

Zambia sweetens buyback offer for $1.36 billion 2053 Eurobond

Zambia sweetens buyback offer for $1.36 billion 2053 Eurobond

Zambia sweetens buyback offer for $1.36 billion 2053 Eurobond

Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing

Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing

Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing

DRC reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

DRC reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

DRC reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Trump says Israel couldn't have 'even come close' to attacking Iran without US help

Trump says Israel couldn't have 'even come close' to attacking Iran without US help

Trump says Israel couldn't have 'even come close' to attacking Iran without US help

Türkiye, Niger sign cooperation agreements after presidential level talks

Türkiye, Niger sign cooperation agreements after presidential level talks

Türkiye, Niger sign cooperation agreements after presidential level talks

Iran's supreme leader warns dissenters amid war and economic turmoil

Iran's supreme leader warns dissenters amid war and economic turmoil

Iran's supreme leader warns dissenters amid war and economic turmoil

Africa to add only 10 dollar-billionaires over next five years: report

Africa to add only 10 dollar-billionaires over next five years: report

Africa to add only 10 dollar-billionaires over next five years: report

Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Niger's Tiani in Ankara to discuss bilateral ties

Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Niger's Tiani in Ankara to discuss bilateral ties

Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Niger's Tiani in Ankara to discuss bilateral ties