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Africa Educational Technology Workshop trains robotics, coding teachers

The workshop programme was delivered within a framework spanning the fundamentals of algorithmic logic, block-based coding and gamification applications.

Africa Educational Technology Workshop trains robotics, coding teachers

Africa Educational Technology Workshop trains robotics, coding teachers

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

With UN chief António Guterres’ term ending in December, the organisation faces a leadership transition amid rising geopolitical tensions and waning trust. The question now is who will steer the UN through an increasingly uncertain landscape.

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

What is Tehran proposing to end the US-Israeli war with Iran?

Trump says he prefers maintaining the naval blockade on Iranian ports to increase pressure on Tehran.

What is Tehran proposing to end the US-Israeli war with Iran?

What is Tehran proposing to end the US-Israeli war with Iran?

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Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

In northern Benin, the front line against violent extremism is not only drawn by soldiers, but by women processing shea nuts into butter. As insecurity spreads across the country’s borderlands, these local cooperatives are quietly building stability.

Kennedy Chileshe

Beyond reparations: Africa's future demands a mindset shift, not payouts

Türkiye stood with Somalia; Somalia remembers

By Aya Jebari Laakel

Sanctions on Cuba, Iran, Iraq: What do they reveal about coercive power?

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

How the Iran war is hitting Africa’s economy, geography and politics.

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

In northern Benin, the front line against violent extremism is not only drawn by soldiers, but by women processing shea nuts into butter. As insecurity spreads across the country’s borderlands, these local cooperatives are quietly building stability.

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

Kennedy Chileshe

Beyond reparations: Africa's future demands a mindset shift, not payouts

Türkiye stood with Somalia; Somalia remembers

By Aya Jebari Laakel

Sanctions on Cuba, Iran, Iraq: What do they reveal about coercive power?

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

How the Iran war is hitting Africa’s economy, geography and politics.

UK maritime agency issues warning after vessel 'hijacked' off Somalia's coast

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has raised its threat level for the Somali Coast and Somali Basin to “substantial”.

UK maritime agency issues warning after vessel 'hijacked' off Somalia's coast

UK maritime agency issues warning after vessel 'hijacked' off Somalia's coast

South Africa set to overhaul decades-old money policy

A key aim of the overhaul is to address long-standing structural problems that have seen South Africa lose financial capital to rival hubs.

South Africa set to overhaul decades-old money policy

South Africa set to overhaul decades-old money policy

Mali's Defence Minister Camara 'exchanged gunfire' with terrorists before death

Sadio Camara succumbed to his injuries following coordinated assault, government says

Mali's Defence Minister Camara 'exchanged gunfire' with terrorists before death

Mali's Defence Minister Camara 'exchanged gunfire' with terrorists before death

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals

With UN chief António Guterres’ term ending in December, the organisation faces a leadership transition amid rising geopolitical tensions and waning trust. The question now is who will steer the UN through an increasingly uncertain landscape.

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC

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Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

In northern Benin, the front line against violent extremism is not only drawn by soldiers, but by women processing shea nuts into butter. As insecurity spreads across the country’s borderlands, these local cooperatives are quietly building stability.

Kennedy Chileshe

Beyond reparations: Africa's future demands a mindset shift, not payouts

Türkiye stood with Somalia; Somalia remembers

By Aya Jebari Laakel

Sanctions on Cuba, Iran, Iraq: What do they reveal about coercive power?

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

How the Iran war is hitting Africa’s economy, geography and politics.

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

In northern Benin, the front line against violent extremism is not only drawn by soldiers, but by women processing shea nuts into butter. As insecurity spreads across the country’s borderlands, these local cooperatives are quietly building stability.

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

Beyond weapons: Shea butter and the silent resistance of northern Benin

Kennedy Chileshe

Beyond reparations: Africa's future demands a mindset shift, not payouts

Türkiye stood with Somalia; Somalia remembers

By Aya Jebari Laakel

Sanctions on Cuba, Iran, Iraq: What do they reveal about coercive power?

By Hafsa Abdiwahab Sheikh

How the Iran war is hitting Africa’s economy, geography and politics.

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P-Square row: Nigerian twin musicians differ over birthday date

P-Square row: Nigerian twin musicians differ over birthday date

P-Square row: Nigerian twin musicians differ over birthday date

Peter’s decision to abandon 18 November — the date he shared with his estranged twin brother Paul Okoye — is being interpreted by many as yet another symbolic severing of ties.

Life

AMVCA 2026: Organisers shake up stage with new awards hosts

AMVCA 2026: Organisers shake up stage with new awards hosts

AMVCA 2026: Organisers shake up stage with new awards hosts

Rice off the menu: Uganda's Museveni shares secrets behind his 'healthy' life

Rice off the menu: Uganda's Museveni shares secrets behind his 'healthy' life

Rice off the menu: Uganda's Museveni shares secrets behind his 'healthy' life

Nigeria: Coronation of ‘Igbo Kings’ abroad banned

Nigeria: Coronation of ‘Igbo Kings’ abroad banned

Nigeria: Coronation of ‘Igbo Kings’ abroad banned

Ariana: The Haitian influencer taking Africa by storm

Ariana: The Haitian influencer taking Africa by storm

Ariana: The Haitian influencer taking Africa by storm

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President Erdogan expresses solidarity with Trump after dinner attack attempt

Turkish president held a call with his American counterpart following an attempted attack at a major media gathering in Washington.

Trump says he holds 'good conversations' with Putin and Zelenskyy on Russia-Ukraine war

The US president said talks with Russian and Ukrainian leaders are ongoing as he continues efforts to make progress towards resolving the war in Ukraine.

Egypt lifts energy-saving measures, ends 11 pm shop closing restriction

Egypt has lifted the energy-saving measures it introduced last month to deal with the effects of an energy crisis caused by the war on Iran.

ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali

ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali

ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali

The 12-member West African regional bloc ECOWAS has condemned a series of terrorist attacks in several towns across Mali, describing them as a threat to regional peace and stability.

South Sudan says heavy police presence in Juba aimed at 'election rehearsals'

Pope Leo says those who wage war are 'thieves stealing away our peaceful future'

Burundi's president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

Mali defence minister killed in terrorist attack: Al Jazeera

New fighting in Mali's Kidal town between army and separatists

President Erdogan expresses solidarity with Trump after dinner attack attempt

Turkish president held a call with his American counterpart following an attempted attack at a major media gathering in Washington.

Trump says he holds 'good conversations' with Putin and Zelenskyy on Russia-Ukraine war

The US president said talks with Russian and Ukrainian leaders are ongoing as he continues efforts to make progress towards resolving the war in Ukraine.

Egypt lifts energy-saving measures, ends 11 pm shop closing restriction

Egypt has lifted the energy-saving measures it introduced last month to deal with the effects of an energy crisis caused by the war on Iran.

South Sudan says heavy police presence in Juba aimed at 'election rehearsals'

Pope Leo says those who wage war are 'thieves stealing away our peaceful future'

Burundi's president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

Mali defence minister killed in terrorist attack: Al Jazeera

New fighting in Mali's Kidal town between army and separatists

Politics

Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from winning Iran war

Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from winning Iran war

Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from winning Iran war

Sudan RSF drone strikes on residential areas kill at least seven, medics say

Sudan RSF drone strikes on residential areas kill at least seven, medics say

Sudan RSF drone strikes on residential areas kill at least seven, medics say

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group

Nigeria sets up military court for 36 officers accused of 'coup plot'

Nigeria sets up military court for 36 officers accused of 'coup plot'

Nigeria sets up military court for 36 officers accused of 'coup plot'

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Sports

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa sets new world record in women's-only marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa sets new world record in women's-only marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa sets new world record in women's-only marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa defended her London Marathon crown on Sunday, breaking her own women's-only world record.

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mohamed Salah went to ground just before the hour mark holding the back of his left leg and was given a standing ovation as he made way out.

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed on the field during a friendly game on Friday, the Nigerian Football Federation said

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

The league hope to secure long-term funding, but it depends on whether investors are willing to back the commercial future of professional basketball in Africa.

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's history-making Sebastian Sawe runs marathon in under 2 hours

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mo Salah limps off in Liverpool's win over Palace

Mohamed Salah went to ground just before the hour mark holding the back of his left leg and was given a standing ovation as he made way out.

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed on the field during a friendly game on Friday, the Nigerian Football Federation said

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

Basketball Africa League eyes $600 million franchise

The league hope to secure long-term funding, but it depends on whether investors are willing to back the commercial future of professional basketball in Africa.

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Turkish foreign minister holds calls with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts to discuss US-Iran talks

Turkish foreign minister holds calls with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts to discuss US-Iran talks

Turkish foreign minister holds calls with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts to discuss US-Iran talks

UN chief Guterres expresses 'solidarity with Mali' after coordinated terrorist attacks

UN chief Guterres expresses 'solidarity with Mali' after coordinated terrorist attacks

UN chief Guterres expresses 'solidarity with Mali' after coordinated terrorist attacks

Türkiye condemns terrorist attacks across Mali

Türkiye condemns terrorist attacks across Mali

Türkiye condemns terrorist attacks across Mali

African Union condemns Mali attacks, expresses solidarity with security forces

African Union condemns Mali attacks, expresses solidarity with security forces

African Union condemns Mali attacks, expresses solidarity with security forces

Mali army: Situation under control after terrorist attacks

Mali army: Situation under control after terrorist attacks

Mali army: Situation under control after terrorist attacks

Egypt's Sisi warns of 'deliberate attempts' to redraw Middle East map

Egypt's Sisi warns of 'deliberate attempts' to redraw Middle East map

Egypt's Sisi warns of 'deliberate attempts' to redraw Middle East map

WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies

WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies

WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies

War or deal? Iran FM, Pakistan army chief discuss possible second US talks

War or deal? Iran FM, Pakistan army chief discuss possible second US talks

War or deal? Iran FM, Pakistan army chief discuss possible second US talks

Blasts, gunfire reported near Mali’s main military camp

Blasts, gunfire reported near Mali’s main military camp

Blasts, gunfire reported near Mali’s main military camp

EU Commission chief's remarks on Türkiye 'unfortunate': Fidan

EU Commission chief's remarks on Türkiye 'unfortunate': Fidan

EU Commission chief's remarks on Türkiye 'unfortunate': Fidan

Morocco aims to boost tourism with new $700-million skyscraper

Morocco aims to boost tourism with new $700-million skyscraper

Morocco aims to boost tourism with new $700-million skyscraper

Türkiye maintains 'cautious optimism' despite Israeli war efforts: Erdogan

Türkiye maintains 'cautious optimism' despite Israeli war efforts: Erdogan

Türkiye maintains 'cautious optimism' despite Israeli war efforts: Erdogan

Nigeria's Tinubu expresses solidarity with Gulf states amid Iran war

Nigeria's Tinubu expresses solidarity with Gulf states amid Iran war

Nigeria's Tinubu expresses solidarity with Gulf states amid Iran war

Hundreds of Indians claiming descent from biblical 'lost tribe' arrive in Israel

Hundreds of Indians claiming descent from biblical 'lost tribe' arrive in Israel

Hundreds of Indians claiming descent from biblical 'lost tribe' arrive in Israel

Türkiye's Baykar rolls out next-generation homegrown AI-powered drones

Türkiye's Baykar rolls out next-generation homegrown AI-powered drones

Türkiye's Baykar rolls out next-generation homegrown AI-powered drones