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Nigeria denies claims of plot to destabilise Niger
Africa

Nigeria denies claims of plot to destabilise Niger

Nigeria said there were no French troops in the northern part of the country preparing to destabilise Niger.

News

Dozens killed in Nigeria twin food stampedes
Africa

Dozens killed in Nigeria twin food stampedes

Charity events descend into disaster as people scrambled to reach the provisions being offered.
Cyclone Chido death toll climbs to 76 in Mozambique
Africa

Cyclone Chido death toll climbs to 76 in Mozambique

The cyclone struck Mozambique at the northern Cabo Delgado province and destroyed nearly 62,000 homes.
Live Updates: Gaza death toll soars to 45,227 as Israel escalates its assault
World

Live Updates: Gaza death toll soars to 45,227 as Israel escalates its assault

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 442nd day — has killed at least 45,206 Palestinians and wounded 107,512 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,047 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 truce deal.
Zambia makes arrests over alleged plot to bewitch president
Africa

Zambia makes arrests over alleged plot to bewitch president

The two suspects face charges of practicing witchcraft, possession of charms and cruelty to animals.
Erdogan condemns deadly attack at German Christmas market
Türkiye

Erdogan condemns deadly attack at German Christmas market

Turkish president expresses condolences after a car attack in Magdeburg kills five and injures over 200.
DR Congo arrests 17 Chinese men for running an illegal gold mine
Africa

DR Congo arrests 17 Chinese men for running an illegal gold mine

The group was arrested after a government delegation made an unannounced visit to the mine site.
Liberia war crimes trials to take place under Boakai - Official
Africa

Liberia war crimes trials to take place under Boakai - Official

The two Liberian civil wars left more than 250,000 people dead more than two decades ago, with trials yet to take place in the country.
Man City's slump worsens in defeat at Aston Villa
Sport

Man City's slump worsens in defeat at Aston Villa

The win lifts Villa to fifth in the Premier League table, one place above sinking City.
OPINION
The threat of AI-driven cyber warfare is real and it can disrupt the world
Opinion

The threat of AI-driven cyber warfare is real and it can disrupt the world

Rapid advancement in artificial intelligence has opened the possibility of its use in cyber attacks targeting military infrastructure and critical facilities globally.
Why 2024 was a watershed year for the rise of BRICS
Opinion

Why 2024 was a watershed year for the rise of BRICS

The bloc’s rapid expansion to include new member states threatens to break the US-led Western nations’ hegemony in global politics and business.
From diplomatic barbs to cyber clashes, India-China's rivalry is escalating
Opinion

From diplomatic barbs to cyber clashes, India-China's rivalry is escalating

Despite recent border agreements, the two countries' tensions over trade, security, and the digital space show no signs of abating.

VIDEO

Wealth and warmth Wealth and warmth

Wealth and warmth

DRC VS Apple DRC VS Apple

DRC VS Apple

Mali erases names Mali erases names

Mali erases names

Ghana familiar rivals Ghana familiar rivals

Ghana familiar rivals

E. Guinea's life E. Guinea's life

E. Guinea's life

Life

Tobong'u Lore: Journey into Kenya's Turkana county soul
Life

Tobong'u Lore: Journey into Kenya's Turkana county soul

Kente: Ghana's iconic fabric and Unesco heritage status
Life

Kente: Ghana's iconic fabric and Unesco heritage status

Who are Africa's most powerful women in 2024?
Life

Who are Africa's most powerful women in 2024?

Falope Ibrahim's brush with reality brings his art to life
Life

Falope Ibrahim's brush with reality brings his art to life

Diamond Platnumz, Dystinct add glamour to CAF Awards
Life

Diamond Platnumz, Dystinct add glamour to CAF Awards