Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s lawyers request review of defamation trial
The prime minister's lawyers claim to have new elements that would prove that Sonko did not defame former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang.
Sahel Alliance leaders meet in Bamako to deepen break with ECOWAS
The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.
Fan zones across Morocco give added dimension to AFCON experience
Football fans visiting Morocco for the African Cup of Nations are taking advantage of the specially designated Fan Zones, areas set aside for games, socialising and, of course, keeping up with the tournament.
AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco
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
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
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.
Democratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month ban
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
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
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
After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.