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Nile boat capsize claims at least 21 lives in northern Sudan
At least 21 people were killed Thursday when a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan, the local state government and eyewitnesses told AFP. River Nile State said that 21 b ...
Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup
On January 6, a group of 25 British members of parliament tabled a motion urging global sporting
Madagascar reels from Cyclone Gezani: 36 killed, hundreds injured
The death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar rose to 36 on Thursday, with six people reported missing and 374 seriously injured. The National Office for Risk and
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Sudan urges African Union to end suspension of its membership
Sudanese Foreign Minister Muhi al-Din Salem Ahmed renewed his call on Thursday for the African Union (AU) to end the suspension of his country’s membership in the bloc. Speaking at a session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council in
Khufu’s Crowned Best Restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa
Khufu’s was officially named both the Best Restaurant in Egypt and the Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2026 on 3 February 2026 during the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
Africa: New African Research Shapes the Future of HIV Treatment Globally
Failure to adhere to HIV treatment is costing lives The Ndovu Study is strengthening HIV treatment by redefining how treatment failure and drug resistance are detected, managed, and prevented across Africa and beyond. ...
South Africa: State of the Nation in the Shadow of the Water Tanker
A year after bold promises, Cyril Ramaphosa's weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story. ...
South Africa: Cape Town's Wall Will Not Keep Us Safe - - It Will Keep ...
Once you accept a wall, you accept the idea that some people belong behind one. South Africa has already lived that nightmare. ...
US troops to Nigeria will avoid combat, focus on training, military says
Abuja, Nigeria Reuters — Nigeria’s military said on Wednesday that about 200 US troops due to arrive in the coming weeks would not take part in combat action and that Nigerian forces would retain full control over all security decisions. This followed comments
Boyz II Men return to South Africa this May: fans will be 'On Bended Knee'
Boyz II Men return to South Africa this May, bringing their signature harmonies and soulful sound to stages in Cape Town and Pretoria. The legendary R&B group, known for shaping the soundtrack of a generation, promises an unforgettable experience for fans
Nigeria: Nigeria Celebrates Iran, Commits to Stronger Bilateral Relations
The Nigerian government described the anniversary as a historic milestone that reflects Iran's enduring commitment to sovereignty and national development. ...
Sudan: Civilians and Aid Operations Under Fire As Sudan Airstrikes Intensify
Escalating aerial attacks in Sudan are killing children, damaging schools and striking United Nations facilities, placing civilians and humanitarian workers at growing risk, the UN warned on Wednesday. ...
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Playing Leading Role in Sustainability, Availabilty of Water - ECOSOCC Head
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia, driven by the
Stablecoins See Largest Conversion Spreads In Africa, Research Shows
Africa’s promise of cheaper remittances via stablecoins is clashing with reality in many places. According to data from Borderless.xyz, January’s median spread for stablecoin-to-fiat conversions across Africa reached nearly 300 basis points — about 3% — far
Egypt’s Foreign Minister heads to Ethiopia for AU Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, departed for Addis Ababa on Wednesday evening to lead Egypt’s delegation at the 48th Ordinary
South Africa: Limpopo Farmers Go Hungry After Floods
One farming cooperative estimates their losses to be up to R350,000 ...
Kenya: Murkomen to Address MPs On State of Security
Nairobi -- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will appear before the National Assembly to update lawmakers on the state of security across the country. ...
Africa : Trump's tactics to impose his mark on the African Development Bank
Among international organisations, the
Libya : Haftar camp loses control of Niger border zone
Khalifa Haftar, who exerts tight authority over the factions of his Libyan National Army (LNA), had not seen such a ...
Africa : Alassane Ouattara, Mahmoud Abbas, John Dramani Mahama, Emmanuel Macron
Ivory Coast – Alassane Ouattara set for private visit to FranceThe Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, is expected to make a ...
Gabon : Fresh legal blow in Paris for India's Afcons Infrastructure
On 29 January, the Paris Court of Appeal refused to block the payment of €17.8m in guarantees by Indian firm Afcons Infrastructure to Société Autoroutière du Gabon (SAG). ...
Algeria : French Interior Minister Laurent Nu�ez due in Algiers
Long in the planning, the trip to Algeria by France's interior minister, Laurent Nu�ez, is scheduled for the end of ...
South Africa : PetroSA closer to appointing new interim CEO
New candidate in the running to replace Sesakho Magadla as interim chief executive. The latter's arrival was widely criticised internally. ...
West Africa : ECOWAS military chiefs heading to Freetown to debate future of standby force
From 24 to 27 February, General Amara Idara Bangura, Chief of Defence Staff of the Sierra Leonean Army, will welcome ...
Cameroon : State transfers management of National Ports Authority's assets to consulting firm Atou
The Douala Port Authority (PAD) will no longer manage the assets of the ex-Office National des Ports du Cameroun (ONPC). ...
Kenya : Business community in the central region treads carefully amid rising tensions
Which side will the central Kenyan economic decision-makers back in 2027? Heavily involved in Raila Odinga's unsuccessful 2022 campaign, the ...
