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Arson attack on governing party office as election tentions mount in Cameroon

A ruling party office was set ablaze in western Cameroon on Wednesday, marking a dangerous escalation of tensions following a disputed presidential election that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims to have won, challenging the 42-year rule...

Nigeria denies Ted Cruz’s ‘Christian genocide’ claims

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has been trying to rally fellow evangelical Christians and urge Congress to designate Nigeria as a violator of religious freedom with unfounded claims of “Christian mass murder,” which the government of the West African nation has ve...

Tensions rise as Israel and Hamas trade blame over ceasefire violations

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered under a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, continues to hold one week after it was announced.

Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader after coup

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar's new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding.

Expo 2025 Osaka closes after six months and 28 million visitors

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai closed its doors on Sunday after six months of welcoming the world, drawing more than 28 million visitors to Japan’s second-largest city.

Thousands gather in Nairobi for Raila’s State funeral led by President William Ruto

Kenya is observing a period of national mourning as the state funeral for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga commenced Friday at Nyayo National Stadium, a somber event marred by deadly violence a day earlier that left at least four people dead.

Trump to meet Putin in Budapest to discuss ending Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would meet again with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Egypt implements second fuel price hike in 2025 to curb subsidies, budget deficit

Egypt implements second fuel price hike in 2025 to curb subsidies, budget deficit

Trump says could meet with Putin in the next two weeks

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would meet again with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the war in Ukraine.

40 Years of Biya: What’s the Economic Reality in Cameroon? [Business Africa]

This week: decisive elections amid economic uncertainty in Cameroon, Madagascar: protests and political crisis weigh on the economy, and strategic partnership between the EU and South Africa.