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African state nominates former foreign minister to lead UN
Uganda’s Olara Otunnu would become the third African to lead the group, and the first since the late Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan nearly two decades ago
Jul 27, 2026 13:53
Zulu King reinstates top royal officials
The move has reversed dismissals announced by former Traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi
Jul 27, 2026 11:27
Ebola cases top 3,200
The virus has spread to 48 health zones in DR Congo with response efforts intensifying in the hardest-hit areas, health officials have said
Jul 27, 2026 10:16
France planning third attack on former colony – African leader
French intelligence assembled, trained, equipped, and instructed militants behind a deadly June 18 assault on Niger, Abdourahamane Tchiani has claimed
Jul 27, 2026 09:49
Energy corridors to Europe: Former colonies are taking the valve FEATURE
As wars and instability choke global shipping lanes, African pipelines are becoming Europe’s ultimate energy fallback
Jul 26, 2026 09:03
Football chief comments on South Africa’s immigration crackdown
African countries must work together to create jobs and reduce migration pressures, Patrice Motsepe has said
Jul 24, 2026 13:12
South African court rules on Ramaphosa impeachment hearings
The president has welcomed the decision, saying he will continue to cooperate with accountability processes
Jul 24, 2026 12:20
British Army faces Kenya setback amid row over troops’ crimes
The UK’s Ministry of Defence says it regrets that Nairobi has not issued the licenses required for the training
Jul 24, 2026 09:57
South Africa probes religious leaders over alleged visa fraud
Eight cases have been referred to prosecutors, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said
Jul 23, 2026 15:35
African state makes largest-ever cocaine bust (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Two foreign nationals, including a dual Colombian-Spanish citizen, have been detained over the nearly four-ton haul, Liberian authorities have said
Jul 23, 2026 11:16
Rabat demands probe after Moroccan man dies during Italian police arrest
A video of Abderrahim Fakir’s final moments has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of police conduct
Jul 23, 2026 09:14
This man defied Britain, France and Israel – and his legacy still animates Africa Opinion
Gamal Abdel Nasser proved that true independence is won through active solidarity
Jul 23, 2026 09:04
South African economy could be three times larger – former statistics chief
Corruption and misguided policies have constrained the country’s development potential, Pali Lehohla has said
Jul 22, 2026 14:11
Dozens of migrants dead or missing off African coast – UN
Only 38 people survived after one vessel that departed from the coastal village of Bafuloto in Gambia spent nearly 25 days stranded in the Atlantic
Jul 22, 2026 13:36
Ghanaian politician jailed 20 years for illegal mining
The New Patriotic Party has vowed to appeal Bernard Antwi Boasiako’s sentence, calling it “political imprisonment”
Jul 22, 2026 09:45
South African group investigates deaths attributed to initiation rites
More than 600 boys and young men have reportedly died during traditional induction ceremonies over the past decade, according to the CRL Rights Commission
Jul 21, 2026 14:45
US Ebola center operating in Kenya despite court ban – activists
The alleged move is deeply alarming and unacceptable, according to Katiba Institute, a constitutional watchdog
Jul 21, 2026 13:41
African Atlantic pipeline receives major backing
The proposed project would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually and also connect the landlocked Sahel nations
Jul 21, 2026 09:23
South African leader pledges billions to tackle water crisis
Municipal officials could face criminal proceedings and personal liability for failing to maintain essential services
Jul 20, 2026 14:21
Island nation re-elects president after ruling-party split
Carlos Vila Nova has secured 55.94% of the vote, according to Sao Tome and Principe’s electoral authority
Jul 20, 2026 13:39
Canada bars foreign travelers over Ebola outbreak
The measure comes despite WHO advice against travel bans targeting DR Congo and warnings that stigma can make outbreaks harder to control
Jul 20, 2026 09:31
The Mandela they want you to forget: The strategist who defied the West Opinion
By rejecting proxy politics and demanding an equitable seat at the global decision-making table, the continent is realizing Mandela’s vision
Jul 18, 2026 08:58
Kiev using Africa as ‘second front’ against Russia – deputy FM
Ukrainian forces are aiding militants in Mali, Libya, and Sudan, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko has said
Jul 17, 2026 12:51
US minerals push hits Ebola roadblock in DR Congo – Reuters
The health crisis complicates efforts to challenge China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains
Jul 17, 2026 10:09

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