U.S. to boycott G20 summit in South Africa over Trump’s claims of white farmer “abuses”
The United States will officially boycott the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, President Donald Trump announced Friday, escalating a diplomatic dispute by reiterating his controversial claims about the treatment of white farmers in the country and calling the choice of host "a complete disgrace.
Mali: France advises its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible
France has joined the United States and United Kingdom in urging its citizens to leave Mali, issuing a formal advisory on Friday, November 7, warning against all travel to the West African nation and calling on its nationals to depart "as soon as possible."
More than 1,400 African nationals fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, Kyiv says
More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday.
Nigerian court to deliver judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case on November 20
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set November 20 for judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after he declined to present his defense despite being granted six consecutive days to do so.
Scientists race to recover vital natural archive from rapidly melting glaciers
Since 2000, the world has lost more than 7 trillion tons of ice from mountain glaciers. Scientists are racing to recover vital information from the natural archives they store before it's too late.
One year after fall of Assad, Syrians struggle to rebuild the country
It’s been almost a year since Bashar al-Assad’s regime was toppled but life in Syria is still a daily struggle. The economy is in tatters with 90 percent of the country living in poverty. Half the populations faces food insecurity.
Salah, Hakimi, Chawinga and Nnadozie make FIFA 2025 Awards shotlist
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Malawi’s Temwa Chaŵinga and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie lead African nominees for this year's FIFA The Best Football Awards 2025
Ports in Africa: Vincent Bolloré headed for trial after Paris court clears proceedings
If the trial goes ahead, it would be a landmark moment for corporate accountability in Africa’s infrastructure sector. The outcome could set a precedent for transparency and business ethics in major international concessions across the continent.
Tanzania charges dozens with treason after disputed election
Rights groups say the election was marred by intimidation, arbitrary arrests, disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.
Pix of the Day: November 07, 2025
Pix of the Day: November 07, 2025