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Kenya’s Nairobi county approves paid menstrual leave policy

Nairobi County has just made headlines with a bold and controversial decision: women working for the county are now entitled to two paid days off every month for menstrual health.

Russian general killed in car bomb in southern Moscow

A Russian general was killed on Monday morning when a bomb exploded beneath his car. Local investigators say that Ukraine may be behind the attack.

Sudan calls for RSF to be classified as terrorist group at Russia-Africa partnership forum

Sudan has called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces for more than two years, to be classified as a terrorist group.

Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win over Comoros

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.

Morocco celebrate 2-0 win over Comoros as host nation’s AFCON campaign gets underway

After a spectacular opening ceremony, Morocco kicked off its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Comoros.

130 kidnapped Nigerian students freed after one month in captivity

After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.

Egypt coach backs Salah ahead of AFCON opener against Zimbabwe

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan revealed that he was in close contact with Mohamed Salah following his public falling out with Liverpool.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration

Abuja celebrates the sound of peace and unity with “Reggae”

As the rest of the world prepares for the end of the year festive period,
Reggae fans and artists gathered in Abuja, Nigeria to celebrate Reggae festival 2025

Egypt’s el-Sissi urges UN Security Council reforms for Africa’s larger role

El-Sissi made the plea for a “more pluralistic” world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countries