Central African Republic’s President Touadera confirms third-term bid
A 2023 constitutional referendum saw the two-term limit abolished, and the presidential mandate extended from five to seven years.
Cameroon’s electoral body bars president’s main rival from standing
Maurice Kamto's exclusion leaves just 12 out of more than 80 applicants hoping to replace the 92-year-old Biya in the field.
Increasing number of African Americans relocating to Africa
Those who've made the move describe the need to connect with their history and find a better life.
New law to punish Russians who search online for ‘extremist’ content
The official definition of extremist activity is extremely broad and includes opposition groups and the “international LGBT movement”.
Moroccan humanitarian agency provides support for Palestinian farmers
The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency will fund a project aimed at empowering Palestinian farmers in the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Governate.
Trump warns Europe against immigration as he arrives in Scotland
The US president is on a private trip to tour his golf courses, but will hold bilateral talks on a trade deal with the European Union.
Tunisians protest against president on anniversary of his power grab
Describing President Kais Saied's rule as an "authoritarian regime", they say it has turned the country into an “open-air prison”.
DR Congo: M23 threatens to boycott peace process over prisoners
The militant group says Kinshasa is being slow to release its members ahead of the resumption of talks in Doha on 8 August.
Trial of former DRC President Joseph Kabila begins over alleged M23 rebel support
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has opened the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, who stands accused of treason and a range of serious crimes tied to his alleged support for the M23 rebel group.
ICC verdict on two former militia leaders sparks mixed reaction in CAR
After more than five years of legal proceedings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced two former anti-Balaka militia leaders for crimes committed during the Central African Republic’s brutal civil conflict between 2013 and 2014.