Alex Iwobi powers Nigeria to AFCON 2025 semi-finals with stellar playmaking/in /by
At 29, Nigerian attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is finally savoring his moment of glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).
US labels Muslim brotherhood in Middle East as terrorist/in /by
The United States officially designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations
Sudan’s war has left the country’s economy shattered/in /by
Widespread destruction, massive military spending and plummeting oil and gold revenues have left Sudan's economy in "very difficult times", army-aligned finance minister Gibril Ibrahim said, nearly three years into the army's war with rival paramilitary forces.
US delivers military aid to Nigeria After Christmas strikes/in /by
The United States said on Tuesday that it had delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria after carrying out strikes on Christmas Day targeting militants in the country’s unstable northwest.
Pope Leo XIV plans Africa trip with stop in Angola/in /by
The U.S.-born pontiff, elected last May, has previously said he hopes to visit Algeria this year as part of his Africa trip, underlining his intention to re-engage the Vatican with the continent early in his papacy.
Egypt urges end to Sudan ‘bloodshed’ during peace coordination meeting in Cairo/in /by
The talks, held in Cairo on Wednesday and chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, brought together regional and international partners.
Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns/in /by
Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.
Iran: thousands attend mass funerals for killed security forces in Tehran/in /by
State television showed a dense crowd of Iranians attend funerals for over 100 security force members in Tehran, who were killed in ongoing mass protests. On the side of the protesters, who are demonstrating against Iran's repressive regime, the death toll is estimated to be in the thousands.
Uganda: Civil society under strain – who watches the vote?/in /by
Few days to Ugandas presidential polls on 15 January 2026, the usual buzz of campaigning and civic debate is being overshadowed , not only by the internet shutdown which is making waves , but by the suspension of key human rights and civil society organisations that normally monitor the vote.
Mahmoud Dicko, the exiled imam defying Mali’s military junta/in /by
Mahmoud Dicko has been living in Algeria since 2023. The imam hopes to rally the Malian population behind his new movement to overthrow the country's junta.