Putin arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for high-level talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his own trip to Beijing.
Mobutu-Era Abacost suit makes stylish comeback in DR Congo/in /by
Popularized in the 1970s by former president Mobutu Sese Seko, the collarless jacket was introduced as a symbol of African identity and a rejection of Western-style suits. Nearly three decades after Mobutu’s fall, the garment is once again in high demand
WHO warns of ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo/in /by
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the “scale and speed” of a deadly Ebola outbreak sweeping eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub/in /by
A gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.
U.S. plans major expansion of Afrikaner refugee admissions amid political debate/in /by
Supporters of the plan argue it responds to concerns raised by some Afrikaner communities, particularly farmers who say they face targeted violence. However, critics say the move is politically charged and departs from traditional refugee criteria
AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced/in /by
The draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.
Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free/in /by
Togo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.
Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown/in /by
A Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising concerns about potential wider unrest across Africa.
US tightens entry rules over deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo/in /by
The administration of Donald Trump announced new travel and health screening measures on Monday in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa that has killed more than 130 people.
Xi hosts Putin in Beijing following Trump’s China visit/in /by
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China, highlighting the growing importance of relations among the world’s major powers.