Mixed reactions in Lagos after US strikes in northwestern Nigeria/in /by
Lagos residents, far from the troubled north, expressed a range of emotions in response to the US’ move to launch strikes against an IS group in northwestern Nigeria
US-Nigeria airstrikes spark fear in northwestern village as details remain unclear/in /by
Residents of Jabo, a farming village in northwestern Nigeria, were gripped by fear late Thursday after powerful airstrikes lit up the night sky, an attack later confirmed by authorities as a joint U.S.–Nigerian military operation targeting an alleged Islamic State camp.
Campaign constraints cloud Central African Republic elections/in /by
As the campaign draws to a close in the Central African Republic, opposition candidates are accusing those in power of seriously obstructing their electoral campaigns.
AFCON 2025: Fans praise Morocco’s organizational qualities/in /by
2025 Africa Cup of Nations fans living the spirit of the tournament, with celebrations, chants, and colorful displays reflecting unity and passion for football
Adebayor slams Liverpool, Carragher for ‘incredible disrespect’ of Mo Salah/in /by
Emmanuel Adebayor offered a passionate defense of Salah against recent media criticism in England, labeling the Egyptian "one of the best in history to ever play in the Premier League"
Ivory Coast opposition alleges voter data fraud ahead of elections/in /by
The opposition PDCI-RDA is accusing supporters of the ruling RHDP of carrying out a fraudulent collection of voters’ personal data ahead of legislative elections.
Plastic pollution threatens Lake Malawi’s unique fish/in /by
For conservationists, the message is clear: while community-led clean-ups are making a visible difference, protecting one of the world’s most remarkable freshwater ecosystems will ultimately require stronger enforcement of plastic bans and a decisive move away from single-use plastics.
Central African Republic votes as President Touadéra seeks third term/in /by
In the Central African Republic, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, in power since 2016, is seeking a third consecutive term in general elections taking place this Sunday.
Guineans head to polls as Doumbouya closes campaign amid democracy concerns/in /by
Around 6.7 million registered voters are expected to cast ballots at more than 24,000 polling stations nationwide. Results are expected within 48 hours, with a runoff possible if no candidate secures an outright majority.
UN warns Al-Shabab remains major threat in Somalia and Kenya/in /by
The al-Shabab extremist group continues to pose the greatest immediate threat to peace and stability in Somalia and the wider region, including neighboring Kenya, UN experts warned in a report released Wednesday.