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Mali’s foreign minister dismisses fears of jihadist takeover

Diop criticized those warnings as exaggerated and said Mali remains safe and open to foreigners. He added that relations with the U.S. are improving, with both countries engaged in dialogue on security and economic issues.

Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

Kenya says former soldiers among citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

It has urged people to exercise caution saying recruitment agencies are still actively working to lure more Kenyans into the conflict on false grounds.

Dangote signs deal with Zimbabwe to build 2,000km-long pipeline from Namibia

In a move set to reshape Southern Africa’s industrial landscape, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark US$1 billion investment deal with Zimbabwe.

Africa hosts G20 for the first time: what the summit means for global influence

The recurring presence of former U.S. President Donald Trump in discussions about South Africa , and more recently Nigeria,  highlights enduring geopolitical tensions and competing visions of influence on the African continent.

Cameroon updates deaths in post-election protests to 16

There has been widespread international criticism of the violent crackdown by security forces on the demonstrations.

South Sudan’s president sacks vice president and potential successor

Benjamin Bol Mel, who was appointed in February, was also stripped of his position as deputy leader of the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement party.

Gabon researchers test promising single-dose malaria treatment

For many Gabonese, malaria remains a constant struggle. Libreville resident Julicia Nfono says the disease keeps coming back despite preventive measures.

Mali: amidst adversity, Bamako’s puppets bring joy to the streets

As a severe fuel blockade paralyzes Mali's capital, giant colorful marionettes danced through Bamako's streets this week in a defiant celebration of resilience, with the annual Rendez-Vous Chez Nous festival determined to bring joy to a city grappling ...

Algeria pardons jailed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal

Algeria granted a humanitarian pardon to French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on Wednesday, releasing the 76-year-old writer after a year-long imprisonment that had sparked international condemnation and exposed deep diplomatic fissures between Algi...