AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco/in /by
AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.
UN Security Council agrees to extend African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year/in /by
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.
Libya’s military chief killed in plane crash after take off from Ankara/in /by
A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other officers and staff crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board.
Nigeria: National Petroleum Company Pledges Peace, Hires 30 Ogoni Indigenes in Trust-Building Move/in /by
[Leadership] The group chief executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company's commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the federal government's renewed engagement as a demonstration of hope and a new beginning built on partnership and understanding.
Democratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month ban/in /by
The ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.
Death toll rises to 10 in latest South Africa pub shooting/in /by
Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of Bekkersdal.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders meet in Bamako for Alliance of Sahel States summit/in /by
The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.
AFCON 2025: Title holder Ivory Coast to face Mozambique in first Group F match/in /by
After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers heading to Islamic event in central Nigeria/in /by
Armed men have abducted at least 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, according to local sources.
Ghana distances itself from ‘Detty December’ label despite tourism boom/in /by
Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.