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Algeria orders evacuations in Jijel province after wildfires threaten residential areas

Algeria civil protection said there were 37 active blazes nationwide.

Algeria orders evacuations in Jijel province after wildfires threaten residential areas

Algeria orders evacuations in Jijel province after wildfires threaten residential areas

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa accounts for more than a quarter of the UN's membership and holds no permanent UNSC seat. As the race to succeed Guterres enters its final stretch, a divided African field is testing whether the continent's numbers can translate into influence

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

Türkiye, Syria discuss $10B trade target in Damascus

Turkish trade minister Omer Bolat visits Damascus to discuss trade relations and investment opportunities with Syrian officials.

Türkiye, Syria discuss $10B trade target in Damascus

Türkiye, Syria discuss $10B trade target in Damascus

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Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

The break with ECOWAS has evolved into a wider realignment, as the Alliance of Sahel States deepens ties with Algeria and other non-Western partners while Morocco and other regional powers compete for influence.

Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan

From presence to partnership: fifteen years after Erdoğan’s Mogadishu moment

25 years of AK Party and Türkiye’s rise as a regional and global actor

By Luc Gnonlonfoun

What happens between elections matters most

By Mohamed Okash

Can Somalia become East Africa’s next maritime powerhouse?

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

The break with ECOWAS has evolved into a wider realignment, as the Alliance of Sahel States deepens ties with Algeria and other non-Western partners while Morocco and other regional powers compete for influence.

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan

From presence to partnership: fifteen years after Erdoğan’s Mogadishu moment

25 years of AK Party and Türkiye’s rise as a regional and global actor

By Luc Gnonlonfoun

What happens between elections matters most

By Mohamed Okash

Can Somalia become East Africa’s next maritime powerhouse?

WHO confirms Ebola outbreak 'over' in Uganda

The WHO monitored the situation until this week to ensure that no chains of transmission had been missed.

WHO confirms Ebola outbreak 'over' in Uganda

WHO confirms Ebola outbreak 'over' in Uganda

Mali veteran musician Keita cancels South Africa shows over 'xenophobic violence'

Keita said he could not ignore the reports of xenophobic violence against his African brothers and sisters.

Mali veteran musician Keita cancels South Africa shows over 'xenophobic violence'

Mali veteran musician Keita cancels South Africa shows over 'xenophobic violence'

African Union to launch credit rating agency in October

African leaders have long said the "big three" western ratings agencies do not fairly assess the risk of lending to African countries.

African Union to launch credit rating agency in October

African Union to launch credit rating agency in October

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa's blueprint for the UN's top office: Can it work again?

Africa accounts for more than a quarter of the UN's membership and holds no permanent UNSC seat. As the race to succeed Guterres enters its final stretch, a divided African field is testing whether the continent's numbers can translate into influence

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Why Afro-Creole languages deserve to be celebrated

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

The break with ECOWAS has evolved into a wider realignment, as the Alliance of Sahel States deepens ties with Algeria and other non-Western partners while Morocco and other regional powers compete for influence.

Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan

From presence to partnership: fifteen years after Erdoğan’s Mogadishu moment

25 years of AK Party and Türkiye’s rise as a regional and global actor

By Luc Gnonlonfoun

What happens between elections matters most

By Mohamed Okash

Can Somalia become East Africa’s next maritime powerhouse?

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

The break with ECOWAS has evolved into a wider realignment, as the Alliance of Sahel States deepens ties with Algeria and other non-Western partners while Morocco and other regional powers compete for influence.

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

Redrawing the Sahel: How new alliances are changing West African security

Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan

From presence to partnership: fifteen years after Erdoğan’s Mogadishu moment

25 years of AK Party and Türkiye’s rise as a regional and global actor

By Luc Gnonlonfoun

What happens between elections matters most

By Mohamed Okash

Can Somalia become East Africa’s next maritime powerhouse?

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Tributes pour in for late veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’

Tributes pour in for late veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’

Tributes pour in for late veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’

Taiwo Hassan built a career spanning more than four decades and became one of the most recognisable figures in Yoruba-language cinema.

Life

Benin’s Angélique Kidjo earns a Hollywood star: What does it take to get one?

Benin’s Angélique Kidjo earns a Hollywood star: What does it take to get one?

Benin’s Angélique Kidjo earns a Hollywood star: What does it take to get one?

Tyla calls for ‘unified Africa’ amid anti-migrant protests in South Africa

Tyla calls for ‘unified Africa’ amid anti-migrant protests in South Africa

Tyla calls for ‘unified Africa’ amid anti-migrant protests in South Africa

Nigeria's 'Dancing Governor' Ademola Adeleke wins Osun state elections

Nigeria's 'Dancing Governor' Ademola Adeleke wins Osun state elections

Nigeria's 'Dancing Governor' Ademola Adeleke wins Osun state elections

The sisters fueling Malawi’s historic run at 2026 WAFCON tournament

The sisters fueling Malawi’s historic run at 2026 WAFCON tournament

The sisters fueling Malawi’s historic run at 2026 WAFCON tournament

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Nepal floods: Four South African tourists among hundreds missing

Videos posted online by police teams show a huge rush of water sweeping towards multi-storey buildings along a river.

Africa's first locally made sickle cell treatment raises hopes

Africa accounts for nearly 80 percent of all sickle cell disease cases yet the continent remains largely dependent on expensive medicines imported from abroad.

Uganda president's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba declares 2031 presidential bid

Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he hoped to win the 2031 election by a landslide, according to posts on the X platform.

Zambia announces swearing-in date for Hichilema after re-election win

Zambia announces swearing-in date for Hichilema after re-election win

Zambia announces swearing-in date for Hichilema after re-election win

The cabinet said President Hakainde Hichilema would be sworn in on Tuesday, September 1 after the judiciary had received no petition challenging his re-election.

Guinea-Bissau gears up for referendum on shift to presidential system

China warns its citizens to leave Eswatini citing security risks

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Those seeking to destabilise region will lose: Türkiye's Erdogan

Tanzania's Suluhu Hassan accepts Vice President Nchimbi's resignation

Nepal floods: Four South African tourists among hundreds missing

Videos posted online by police teams show a huge rush of water sweeping towards multi-storey buildings along a river.

Africa's first locally made sickle cell treatment raises hopes

Africa accounts for nearly 80 percent of all sickle cell disease cases yet the continent remains largely dependent on expensive medicines imported from abroad.

Uganda president's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba declares 2031 presidential bid

Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he hoped to win the 2031 election by a landslide, according to posts on the X platform.

Guinea-Bissau gears up for referendum on shift to presidential system

China warns its citizens to leave Eswatini citing security risks

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Those seeking to destabilise region will lose: Türkiye's Erdogan

Tanzania's Suluhu Hassan accepts Vice President Nchimbi's resignation

Politics

Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns

Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns

Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns

Dozens killed by RSF-aligned group in Sudan’s South Kordofan

Dozens killed by RSF-aligned group in Sudan’s South Kordofan

Dozens killed by RSF-aligned group in Sudan’s South Kordofan

University degree no longer needed to become Kenyan president

University degree no longer needed to become Kenyan president

University degree no longer needed to become Kenyan president

Uganda ex-speaker Anita Among released from house arrest: army chief

Uganda ex-speaker Anita Among released from house arrest: army chief

Uganda ex-speaker Anita Among released from house arrest: army chief

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Sports

Morocco's Bouaddi becomes most expensive teenager in Premier League history

Morocco's Bouaddi becomes most expensive teenager in Premier League history

Morocco's Bouaddi becomes most expensive teenager in Premier League history

Ayyoub Bouaddi has joined Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said was worth $117 million.

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Carlos Baleba signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for sixth year, Manchester United said.

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia last hosted the continental tournament in 1976 and has formally submitted its bid to CAF to host AFCON 2028.

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Former Cameroonian star Samuel Eto’o rejects calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

Tete was shot dead outside his home in South Africa.

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba completes move to Man Utd from Brighton

Carlos Baleba signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for sixth year, Manchester United said.

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia joins race to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia last hosted the continental tournament in 1976 and has formally submitted its bid to CAF to host AFCON 2028.

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Cameroon football boss Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Former Cameroonian star Samuel Eto’o rejects calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

South Africa arrests four in killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete

Tete was shot dead outside his home in South Africa.

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Ancient theatre site in Türkiye reveals evidence of Anatolia's earliest known plague

Ancient theatre site in Türkiye reveals evidence of Anatolia's earliest known plague

Ancient theatre site in Türkiye reveals evidence of Anatolia's earliest known plague

US faces backlash after describing Ethiopia as 'Africa's second-largest economy'

US faces backlash after describing Ethiopia as 'Africa's second-largest economy'

US faces backlash after describing Ethiopia as 'Africa's second-largest economy'

Türkiye hails US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list

Türkiye hails US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list

Türkiye hails US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list

Iran war makes Tanzania gas field more attractive, oil giant Equinor says

Iran war makes Tanzania gas field more attractive, oil giant Equinor says

Iran war makes Tanzania gas field more attractive, oil giant Equinor says

Red Cross condemns 'unacceptable' attacks on Ebola responders in DR Congo

Red Cross condemns 'unacceptable' attacks on Ebola responders in DR Congo

Red Cross condemns 'unacceptable' attacks on Ebola responders in DR Congo

Namibia clears world-first mining of phosphate from ocean's floor

Namibia clears world-first mining of phosphate from ocean's floor

Namibia clears world-first mining of phosphate from ocean's floor

Ethiopian UN peacekeepers shot dead in South Sudan

Ethiopian UN peacekeepers shot dead in South Sudan

Ethiopian UN peacekeepers shot dead in South Sudan

Erdogan, Lula seek closer economic ties in phone call

Erdogan, Lula seek closer economic ties in phone call

Erdogan, Lula seek closer economic ties in phone call

German court convicts siblings over $37 million looted Egyptian artefacts

German court convicts siblings over $37 million looted Egyptian artefacts

German court convicts siblings over $37 million looted Egyptian artefacts

Namibia buries apartheid liberation heroes returned from South Africa

Namibia buries apartheid liberation heroes returned from South Africa

Namibia buries apartheid liberation heroes returned from South Africa

DR Congo Ebola outbreak crosses 100 days as cases surpass 5,200

DR Congo Ebola outbreak crosses 100 days as cases surpass 5,200

DR Congo Ebola outbreak crosses 100 days as cases surpass 5,200

Ceasefire monitoring mission deployed in eastern Congo under Qatari peace deal

Ceasefire monitoring mission deployed in eastern Congo under Qatari peace deal

Ceasefire monitoring mission deployed in eastern Congo under Qatari peace deal

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

'Chipflation': How the AI boom is making everyday technology more expensive

'Chipflation': How the AI boom is making everyday technology more expensive

'Chipflation': How the AI boom is making everyday technology more expensive

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Thai zoo owner files complaint over threats by Israeli visitors

Thai zoo owner files complaint over threats by Israeli visitors

Thai zoo owner files complaint over threats by Israeli visitors