Sudan's cry

Sudan, roiled by war since April 2023, which has killed more than 20,000 people and displaced over 14 million others, receives little global attention, despite being the world's worst humanitarian catastrophe.

Türkiye-Somalia ties

Since Erdogan’s 2011 visit, Türkiye and Somalia have forged a strong partnership in infrastructure, education, economy, and security. As strategic partners, their collaboration extends to global diplomacy, fostering progress and stability in the Horn of Africa.

Sahel on alert

Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have placed their security forces on ''maximum alert''.

Mozambique unrest

Mozambique's political unrest has taken a dramatic turn with more than 1,500 inmates fleeing from a major prison in the capital Maputo following a jailbreak on Wednesday. The chaos prompted neighbouring South Africa to ban trucks from crossing the border, causing huge economic losses. Hundreds of trucks usually export goods and services from South Africa to Mozambique. Here's why the move matters

Wealth and warmth

Ghana is not just a model of democracy in Africa; it also boasts charming gold, cocoa, and culture. TRT Afrika's Millicent Akeyo explores the West African country.

Mali erases names

Mali has renamed streets and squares in the capital Bamako, erasing French colonial names.

DRC VS Apple

Lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed a case against Apple, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals from the DRC to manufacture phones and computers. It denies the allegations

Ghana familiar rivals

The battle to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana approaches its climax with elections on December 7, with about 18 million citizens eligible to cast their votes. It's a battle for the soul of the gold-rich West African country.The successor to to Akufo-Addo, who is in his second and final term in office, will likely be one among the two nominees of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).The spotlight is on NPP's Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the West African nation's current Vice President, and NDC's John Dramani Mahama, who has already had a stint in the presidential office from July 24, 2012, to January 7, 2017.Dr Bawumia, an Oxford-educated economist-politician known for his digital transformation initiatives, is campaigning on the twin planks of economic revitalisation and technological advancement.