Namibia Election: Will SWAPO’s Nandi-Ndaitwah Make History?
With two-thirds of the votes counted from last week's presidential election, Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is on track to become the country’s first-ever female president
Belgian court rules against state in a landmark case addressing its colonial past
“It is deliverance for my mother now that she finally has closure,” said Monique Fernandes, the daughter of Monique Bintu Bingi, one of the five plaintiffs. “She finally has it recognized as crime against humanity,”
Football: No African on the list of the best players in the world
Messi, 37, and Ronaldo, 39, were the only players not playing for European clubs to be named on Monday to a 26-man shortlist for the World Team of the Year, organised by global players' union FIFPRO.
Zimbabwe court strikes down abortion ban for marital rape victims and minors
Zimbabwe Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban for Marital Rape Victims and Minors
DRC: At least 10 dead and several kidnapped in an ADF attack
"We call on the population to be vigilant and we assure them that we will drive the enemy out of our territory ,"
Gaza: UNRWA to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing
The UN agency for Palestine refugees decided on Sunday to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing safety concerns along the route.
Senegal PM says he will continue in his role despite speculation
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament, after his party's landslide election win sparked questions over his political role
Egypt rallies for humanitarian support for Gaza
Egypt on Monday hosted an international conference to rally humanitarian support for Gaza which has been wracked by more than a year of war between Hamas and Israel.
UN desertification summit opens in Riyadh
Speakers at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 which is taking place in Saudi Arabia warned that action needed to be taken to protect life on Earth.
Kenya approves roll out of vaginal ring to protect women against HIV infections
Women using the ring have praised its effectiveness, saying they prefer it to daily Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs.