New opposition coalition rallies in Togo/in /by
A new coalition of major Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups held their first meeting Saturday, to relaunch protests against constitutional changes they say allow Faure Gnassingbe to consolidate power
Hantavirus: First passengers disembark stricken cruise ship/in /by
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the ship, which was anchored off Tenerife. They will be under quarantine when they reach Madrid, Spanish health authorities say
Macron tours East Africa in break with ‘Francafrique’ strategy/in /by
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday embarks on a visit to Africa aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former French‑speaking colonies
Benin opposition joins ruling coalition/in /by
The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), which is considered a moderate party, was the only opposition group in the election running against the outgoing majority
Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters/in /by
The National Observatory of Communication, the West African nation's media regulatory authority, said in a statement late Friday that the suspension of France 24, RFI, France Afrique Média, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart was necessary to “preserve peace''
Mali: Hundreds rally to show support for beleaguered army leader/in /by
Hundreds of supporters of the Malian junta gathered at a stadium in the capital of Bamako on Saturday to reaffirm their support for Mali's transitional authorities
African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale/in /by
The presence of African nations at the Venice Art Biennale continues to grow, with four countries making their debut this year: Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Somalia
Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves/in /by
Despite the severe shortages and devastation in Gaza, a handful of surfers in Gaza City continue to hold onto the sport they love
Hantavirus: Spain prepares for arrival of stricken cruise ship/in /by
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations
Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats/in /by
Held annually in Morocco for over twenty years, African Lion brings together several foreign contingents for land, air, and naval exercises