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Transport of Ebola victims' bodies risks fuelling further spread, UN warns

UN agency officials said community resistance is hampering efforts to ensure safe burials.

Transport of Ebola victims' bodies risks fuelling further spread, UN warns

Transport of Ebola victims' bodies risks fuelling further spread, UN warns

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

Seychelles, which tops African countries in fighting corruption according to a survey, says it invested in filling an expertise gap using advanced technology systems.

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

The price of water, the promise of peace

The price of water, the promise of peace

The price of water, the promise of peace

'One-sided rhetoric': Türkiye slams EU's latest assessment as lacking objectivity, strategic vision

Türkiye's communications chief says the document ignores the country's indispensable position in Euro-Atlantic security, reaffirmed at the NATO summit in Ankara.

'One-sided rhetoric': Türkiye slams EU's latest assessment as lacking objectivity, strategic vision

'One-sided rhetoric': Türkiye slams EU's latest assessment as lacking objectivity, strategic vision

OPINION

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Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

The central question facing Somalia today is not whether the Somali people are ready to vote. It is whether Somalia’s political class is ready to trust them.

Mayada Kamal Eldeen

Türkiye-Africa relations and the fight against FETÖ after the 15 July failed coup attempt

Artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and the ethics of journalism

By Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

The central question facing Somalia today is not whether the Somali people are ready to vote. It is whether Somalia’s political class is ready to trust them.

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

Mayada Kamal Eldeen

Türkiye-Africa relations and the fight against FETÖ after the 15 July failed coup attempt

Artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and the ethics of journalism

By Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

'King of the North' Burnham takes Labour helm, vows to unite UK

Burnham vows to boost the construction of public housing to try to resolve the homelessness crisis and pump resources into social care.

'King of the North' Burnham takes Labour helm, vows to unite UK

'King of the North' Burnham takes Labour helm, vows to unite UK

Türkiye seeks two-year extension of military mission in Somalia

The extension is meant to allow Turkish forces to continue supporting Somalia’s efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats, according to a motion submitted to parliament.

Türkiye seeks two-year extension of military mission in Somalia

Türkiye seeks two-year extension of military mission in Somalia

Sudanese filmmaker turns family’s Alzheimer's disease journey into award-winning AI film

The AI for Good Film Festival 2026 drew submissions from creators around the world

Sudanese filmmaker turns family’s Alzheimer's disease journey into award-winning AI film

Sudanese filmmaker turns family’s Alzheimer's disease journey into award-winning AI film

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model

Seychelles, which tops African countries in fighting corruption according to a survey, says it invested in filling an expertise gap using advanced technology systems.

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

From DRC to Canada: The power of refugee resettlement

The price of water, the promise of peace

The price of water, the promise of peace

The price of water, the promise of peace

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

The central question facing Somalia today is not whether the Somali people are ready to vote. It is whether Somalia’s political class is ready to trust them.

Mayada Kamal Eldeen

Türkiye-Africa relations and the fight against FETÖ after the 15 July failed coup attempt

Artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and the ethics of journalism

By Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

The central question facing Somalia today is not whether the Somali people are ready to vote. It is whether Somalia’s political class is ready to trust them.

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

Somalia’s democratic future depends on consensus-based, nationwide direct elections

Mayada Kamal Eldeen

Türkiye-Africa relations and the fight against FETÖ after the 15 July failed coup attempt

Artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and the ethics of journalism

By Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

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Joy and smiles at 100+: The world’s oldest sisters

Joy and smiles at 100+: The world’s oldest sisters

Joy and smiles at 100+: The world’s oldest sisters

Levita, 109, Zoraide, 104, and Zulina, 103, are the world’s longest-living trio of sisters, according to Guinness World Records.

Life

African countries that have no living former leaders

African countries that have no living former leaders

African countries that have no living former leaders

Discovery of DRC new monkey species reveals unexplored African biodiversity

Discovery of DRC new monkey species reveals unexplored African biodiversity

Discovery of DRC new monkey species reveals unexplored African biodiversity

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo pays music legend Mapfumo $1 million for two shows

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo pays music legend Mapfumo $1 million for two shows

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo pays music legend Mapfumo $1 million for two shows

'Use your money to help the poor,' Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu tells Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

'Use your money to help the poor,' Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu tells Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

'Use your money to help the poor,' Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu tells Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

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Ramaphosa seeks stronger ties with Namibia amid anti-migrant tensions

Both countries maintain strong bilateral relations based on a shared history of solidarity during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid.

Algeria recalls personnel from leave to battle more than 100 wildfires

Algeria has been gripped by a heat wave for several days, accompanied by dozens of wildfires.

20 children killed in Uganda school bus crash

Police shared images of the badly mangled and overturned bus, and said investigations were ongoing.

More than 1,000 people flee as gunmen attack Nigeria's Benue community

More than 1,000 people flee as gunmen attack Nigeria's Benue community

More than 1,000 people flee as gunmen attack Nigeria's Benue community

More than 1,000 residents have fled their homes after suspected armed bandits attacked Ankpechi community in Nigeria's north-central Benue State.

DRC forms new council in push for war crimes justice

Approximately 1,000 more Sudanese nationals return home from Egypt

Kenyan, Zambian currencies expected to remain steady against the US dollar

Lavrov outlines priorities for Russia-Africa summit, Guinea-Bissau confirms participation

UK sanctions RSF gold and finance networks over Sudan war

Ramaphosa seeks stronger ties with Namibia amid anti-migrant tensions

Both countries maintain strong bilateral relations based on a shared history of solidarity during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid.

Algeria recalls personnel from leave to battle more than 100 wildfires

Algeria has been gripped by a heat wave for several days, accompanied by dozens of wildfires.

20 children killed in Uganda school bus crash

Police shared images of the badly mangled and overturned bus, and said investigations were ongoing.

DRC forms new council in push for war crimes justice

Approximately 1,000 more Sudanese nationals return home from Egypt

Kenyan, Zambian currencies expected to remain steady against the US dollar

Lavrov outlines priorities for Russia-Africa summit, Guinea-Bissau confirms participation

UK sanctions RSF gold and finance networks over Sudan war

Politics

Djibouti defence minister Bourhan dies in Paris hospital

Djibouti defence minister Bourhan dies in Paris hospital

Djibouti defence minister Bourhan dies in Paris hospital

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye refuses court-appointed lawyers at treason trial

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye refuses court-appointed lawyers at treason trial

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye refuses court-appointed lawyers at treason trial

Terrorists' cameraman killed in Nigeria, recovered videos reveal foreign fighters

Terrorists' cameraman killed in Nigeria, recovered videos reveal foreign fighters

Terrorists' cameraman killed in Nigeria, recovered videos reveal foreign fighters

Iran carries out massive missile, drone strikes targeting 'enemy bases' across the region

Iran carries out massive missile, drone strikes targeting 'enemy bases' across the region

Iran carries out massive missile, drone strikes targeting 'enemy bases' across the region

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Sports

Aston Villa signs front-of-shirt Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

Aston Villa signs front-of-shirt Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

Aston Villa signs front-of-shirt Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

The multi-year deal was signed on Tuesday, with media reports putting the value at about £20 million ($26 million) per year.

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's president was reportedly forced to intervene after coach Pape Thiaw threatened not to travel to the World Cup if his salary demands were not met.

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

The claims by the football federation president have been condemned by the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine as "unfounded and defamatory".

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of football player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup.

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's disappointing World Cup linked to coach Thiaw's salary demands

Senegal's president was reportedly forced to intervene after coach Pape Thiaw threatened not to travel to the World Cup if his salary demands were not met.

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist': federation boss

The claims by the football federation president have been condemned by the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine as "unfounded and defamatory".

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup

Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of football player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup.

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Rare 1, 305.4-carat diamond discovered in Botswana

Rare 1, 305.4-carat diamond discovered in Botswana

Rare 1, 305.4-carat diamond discovered in Botswana

Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa

Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa

Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa

Türkiye seeks full, unconditional inclusion in Europe's 'Made in EU' policy: minister

Türkiye seeks full, unconditional inclusion in Europe's 'Made in EU' policy: minister

Türkiye seeks full, unconditional inclusion in Europe's 'Made in EU' policy: minister

Bandits abduct more than 20 internally displaced persons in northwest Nigeria

Bandits abduct more than 20 internally displaced persons in northwest Nigeria

Bandits abduct more than 20 internally displaced persons in northwest Nigeria

More than 80% of new Ebola cases in DRC detected outside contact lists: WHO

More than 80% of new Ebola cases in DRC detected outside contact lists: WHO

More than 80% of new Ebola cases in DRC detected outside contact lists: WHO

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

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Ebola patients flee as angry mob attacks DRC hospital

Ebola patients flee as angry mob attacks DRC hospital

Ebola patients flee as angry mob attacks DRC hospital

Kenyan court rejects Rastafarians' bid for 'religious' use of marijuana

Kenyan court rejects Rastafarians' bid for 'religious' use of marijuana

Kenyan court rejects Rastafarians' bid for 'religious' use of marijuana

Children among 11 people killed in fire at Algeria orphanage

Children among 11 people killed in fire at Algeria orphanage

Children among 11 people killed in fire at Algeria orphanage

Nigeria's ex-justice minister faces seizure of 48 properties in corruption case

Nigeria's ex-justice minister faces seizure of 48 properties in corruption case

Nigeria's ex-justice minister faces seizure of 48 properties in corruption case

More than 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar

More than 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar

More than 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar

Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status

Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status

Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status

Zambia accords former acting president Guy Scott state funeral

Zambia accords former acting president Guy Scott state funeral

Zambia accords former acting president Guy Scott state funeral

Türkiye to continue its fight against terror group FETO: Erdogan

Türkiye to continue its fight against terror group FETO: Erdogan

Türkiye to continue its fight against terror group FETO: Erdogan

DRC Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources tell Reuters

DRC Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources tell Reuters

DRC Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources tell Reuters